Tenishia Thornton Delivers Great Performance At European Championships

Maltese weightlifter Tenishia Thornton produced a standout performance at the Senior European Championships, delivering a series of impressive lifts that saw her finish second in her group while also breaking multiple national records.

Thornton set new Maltese benchmarks in the Snatch, Clean and Jerk, and Total, underlining her continued progress on the international stage. Her consistency across the competition highlighted both her strength and technical improvement against elite European opposition.

The Maltese athlete recorded a combined total of 207 points, narrowly missing out on top spot in her group by just three points. Victory went to Scotland’s Madeline Rosher, while Ireland’s Gina McMonagle secured third place to complete the podium.

Despite the narrow margin, Thornton’s performance was widely notable, not only for her group placement but also for her record-breaking lifts, further cementing her status as one of Malta’s leading weightlifters.

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