Laura Hughes wins second Commonwealth bronze in weightlifting

Laura Hughes earned her second Commonwealth Games bronze medal in weightlifting on July 29, 2026, competing in the 77kg category. She lifted 95kg in the snatch and achieved a personal best of 129kg in the clean and jerk, totaling 224kg. Hughes secured third place behind gold medalist Seine Stowers of Samoa and silver medalist Isabella Brown from England. This marks Wales' first weightlifting medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, contributing to a total of 11 medals for the nation, including one gold, three silver, and seven bronze. Boxer Connor Williams is set to compete in the semi-finals, ensuring Wales will add at least one more medal.

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