Fanney bench-pressed 135kg (297lbs) in her second try, granting her first place by a significant margin. The press gives her a Junior World Champion Title, but in addition she is now the Icelandic Champion in both Youth and Open class. Fanney competed in the -63kg (-183lbs) weight class.
Fanney Hauksdóttir, a 22-year old from Grótta Sport Club finished in first place for bench-press at the Junior Weightlifting World Championships in Denmark last weekend.
Fanney bench-pressed 135kg (297lbs) in her second try, granting her first place by a significant margin. The press gives her a Junior World Champion Title, but in addition she is now the Icelandic Champion in both Youth and Open class. Fanney competed in the -63kg (-183lbs) weight class.
