Regina is home to some of the strongest women in the world — proven when three local women medalled at an international powerlifting competition last week.

“When you hear that you’ve gotten that lift, the emotion comes that you don’t expect,” said 58-year-old Sherry McEachern, who placed second overall in her class (Masters 2, 84+ kg) at the World Masters Powerlifting Championships in South Africa.

“It was a very intense feeling,” agreed 42-year-old Sandi Klempner, who placed third in her class (Masters 1, 84 kg) and deadlifted more than 390 pounds at her first-ever international competition.

“I fought hard out there. We lifted some really heavy weights, and I overexceeded my expectations to be honest, and so it was very exciting … so unexpected," Klempner said.

Emmannuelle Archambault

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