She just won 3 powerlifting medals. Oh, and she's 82

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She just won 3 powerlifting medals. Oh, and she's 82. (2026, September 24). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7356266?cmp=rss

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Bea Toews, an 82-year-old powerlifter from Australia, won three medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in her home province of Manitoba. The article focuses on Toews's journey back to compete and highlights her achievements as one of the oldest competitors in the event.

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Bea Toews, an 82-year-old powerlifter from Manitoba, Canada, recently made headlines after winning three medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships held in Australia. Despite her advanced age, she competed against younger athletes and emerged victorious, earning significant recognition for her achievements in strength sports. Toews had traveled back to her home province from Australia specifically to participate in this prestigious event. Her accomplishment highlights not only physical prowess but also the dedication and passion that can endure throughout a lifetime.

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Australia Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships Manitoba The National

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Australia GPE · 1× Bea Toews PERSON · 1× Manitoba GPE · 1× The National ORG · 1×

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The Moment Powerlifter Bea Toews, 82, tells The National about the moment she travelled from Australia to her home province of Manitoba to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships.

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2026-09-24 · CBC News

She just won 3 powerlifting medals. Oh, and she's 82 · assertive framing

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She just won 3 powerlifting medals. asserted

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The Moment Powerlifter Bea Toews, 82, tells The National about the moment she travelled from Australia to her home province of Manitoba to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships. asserted

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