BIRMINGHAM, U.K. - A talented athlete from southeast Saskatchewan has medaled at the Commonwealth Games - one of the largest international multi-sport competitions on the planet.
Alexis Ashworth of Oungre earned silver in the women's 71-kilogram class. Her lift was 214 kilograms.
She was one of 13 Canadians to win a medal at the games on Monday.
The Commonwealth Games are for athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. It runs from July 28-Aug. 8.
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