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When I first met Ruby, her hands were as steady as her gaze—locked onto the barbell that would soon soar above her head. Today, she's here to recount her evolution from a 15-year-old with a knack for weightlifting to a seasoned athlete, teetering on the edge of her personal best at the Queensland State Under-23 Championships. Ruby's tale is a dance of the snatch and clean and jerk, where every lift is a step towards mental fortitude and the pure rush of her first competition. Under Jay Waller's wing, she's not only sculpting her body but also fortifying her resolve, with the barbell as her steadfast partner.
Ruby competes at 12pm AEST on April 14 . To watch go to Queensland Weightlifting's Facebook page for live stream!
And stay tuned, as the buzz of anticipation for Ruby's championship update promises more than just numbers on a scoreboard—it's about the weight of dreams, the gravity of dedication, and the uplift of the human spirit. We'll follow up with Ruby after Sunday and
More on Ruby
Ruby started lifting at the age of 15 in Perth, Western Australia. She loves lifting all the heavy things... barbell-related. Ruby has represented her state and Australia as a junior lifter. She moved to the Whitsundays 3 years ago and has been training at Whitsunday Weightlifting. The loves of her life are her boyfriend Jaspa who is also a very talented lifter and her cattle dog Beau.
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