Colchester’s Jean McConville powered her way to gold at the European Masters Weightlifting Championship in Wales.

The 60-year-old, who trains at Eastgates-based Arena Gym, triumphed in the 60-65 age category for Great Britain in the event at Bangor University.

McConville, who currently holds the World Masters record, was victorious in the 69kg class.

She said: “I wanted to break the world record but that’s something I’ll have to try to get next year now.

“It was great to help the Great Britain girls win and great to win the European title.”