Laura Hughes has won Wales' first weightlifting medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games after claiming her second bronze medal at the event. The 33-year-old finished third in the 77kg section with a total of 224kg.
How did Hughes secure the podium finish?
Hughes lifted 95kg in the snatch before recording a personal best of 129kg in the clean and jerk, giving her a best-ever combined total of 224kg. That was enough to secure a place on the podium behind Samoa's gold medallist Seine Stowers and England's silver medallist Isabella Brown.
What does this mean for Wales?
The result means Wales have now won 11 medals at the 2026 Games, including one gold, three silver and seven bronze. They are guaranteed at least one more medal after boxer Connor Williams reached the semi-finals.
Has Hughes won at the Commonwealth Games before?
Yes. Hughes, who is from Rhyl, also won bronze at the Gold Coast in 2018, making this her second Commonwealth Games bronze medal.
Key Facts
- Laura Hughes won bronze in the 77kg section at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- She lifted 95kg in the snatch and 129kg in the clean and jerk for a total of 224kg.
- Wales have now secured 11 medals at the 2026 Games.
- Boxer Connor Williams has reached the semi-finals and is guaranteed at least one more medal.
