Weightlifting teen bags world record

Collegiate High pupil reaches international standard level after just 18 months in the sport

Port Elizabeth powerlifter Nicole Weideman hopes to add many more records to her list after claiming a world record squat at the Rhino Powerlifting Club (RPC) National Championships in June.

At just 16 years of age, Nicole set the new benchmark of 110.5kg at the competition, held at Cornerstone College in Pretoria on June 15...

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