THREE siblings from Warner Beach earned world titles in powerlifting at the World Powerlifting Championships (WPC) in Durban from November 4 to 9.

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Amber, John, and Abigail Fisher went head-to-head against athletes from all over the world, and each won gold medals in their respective categories, making their mother, Tarryn, and their country proud.

Amber (12) competed in the 65kg category in the youth division on November 4. She did 70kg squats, 37.5kg benchpress, and 80kg deadlift, achieving first position and winning a gold medal. On November 9, she deadlifted 85kg and won the division’s best overall.

Her brother John (17) competed in the 110kg category, where he won gold and had the biggest team total for combined weight lifted. He succeeded in the 235kg squat, 122.5kg benchpress, and he managed to deadlift 242.5kg. On November 9, he competed in deadlift only, lifting 235kg and topping the category.

Abigail (21), who is now a four-time world champion and is based in Australia, competed in the 110+kg junior category. She completed a 160kg squat, breaking the world record, a 62.5kg benchpress, and a 150kg deadlift, winning the division. She walked away with a gold medal for first place. On November 9, Abigail did a 145kg deadlift and won the division once again. She was named the best overall junior female.

Tarryn, who has been fully supportive of her children’s achievements, said she was extremely proud.

“Not many people can say they are a mother to three world champions,” she said.

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