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Full name Annette Doreen Campbell
Nationality  United Kingdom
Born (1961-10-24) 24 October 1961 (age 63)
Camberwell, London, England
Weight 62.77 kg (138.4 lb)
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Country  England
 Great Britain
Sport Weightlifting
Weight class 63 kg
Team National team
Updated on 13 September 2016.

Annette Doreen Campbell, born on October 24, 1961, in London, England, is a talented British weightlifter. She competed for both England and Great Britain on the world stage. Annette was known for her strength in the 63 kilogram (about 138 pounds) weight class.

Weightlifting is a sport where athletes lift heavy weights using two main techniques: the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk. In the Snatch, the weight is lifted from the floor to above the head in one smooth motion. In the Clean & Jerk, the weight is first lifted to the shoulders (the "clean") and then pushed overhead (the "jerk").

Annette's Weightlifting Journey

Annette Campbell competed in many important international events. She showed great dedication and skill throughout her career.

Competing at World Championships

Annette represented Great Britain at several World Championships. These are major competitions where the best weightlifters from around the globe compete.

  • In 1989, she competed in Manchester, Great Britain.
  • In 1991, she achieved her best rank at the World Championships, finishing 6th in Germany. This was a fantastic achievement!
  • She also competed in 1992 in Bulgaria, 2001 in Turkey, and 2003 in Canada.

European Championships Performances

Annette also took part in the European Championships, competing against top athletes from across Europe.

  • In 2002, she placed 8th in Turkey, showing her consistent performance.
  • She continued to compete at this level in 2004 in Ukraine and 2005 in Bulgaria.

Commonwealth Games Achievements

Representing England, Annette competed in the Commonwealth Games. These games bring together athletes from countries that are part of the Commonwealth.

  • In 2002, she competed in Manchester, England, and finished 4th. This was a very strong performance, just missing a medal.
  • By 2002, the rules had changed, and medals were given for each of the three parts of weightlifting: Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and the total combined weight.
  • Annette also competed in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, where she finished 6th.

Annette Campbell's career shows her commitment and strength as a weightlifter, competing at the highest levels for many years.

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