12 Feb 2025

Power lifter Avila Allsop excels late in life

From Nine To Noon, 9:35 am on 12 February 2025
Avila Allsop lifting.

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At 89-years-old Avila Allsop turned heads at last week's Masters Games with her powerlifting.

She picked up the sport three years ago and lifted a personal best of 70kg, winning the gold medal at the event held in Whanganui last week.

Avila says she started powerlifting after her personal trainer encouraged her. She chats to Kathryn from her home in Huapai.

Avila Allsop got a new power lifting personal best at the Masters Games in Whanganui last week.

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