13/06/2023

Nicole Weideman a 3rd year BHMS student at Nelson Mandela University has been competing in powerlifting for almost 6 years. 

On the 19th of May 2023 she competed in the Arnold Classic, one of the biggest sporting festivals in Africa. She weighed in at 60kg and achieved the following:

World record in squat 155.5kg, a national record in bench press 72.5kg and a national record in deadlift 152.5kg. Nicole was placed first and currently is the top junior in the country in her weight division. 

Nicole has been chosen to represent SA in the WPC World Championship in the UK in November. 

We wish you all of the best Nicole!