powerlifting

In 2020, inside the clang-and-clatter of Neshoba Central High’s powerlifting gym, Jarquez Hunter’s coach laid down a dare: squat 645 pounds on three counts.

Miss Churchyard said it was a "coincidence" when she came across powerlifting.

Powerlifting consists of three different lifts - a squat, deadlift and a bench press.

"Powerlifting has literally saved me," she said.

Lily Churchyard, from Ipswich, took up powerlifting three years ago and has two world records to her name, as well as 24 British records.