Girard lifts Canada to fourth medal
Weightlifter Christine Girard (Rouyn-Noranda, Que.) collected Canada’s fourth bronze medal of the London 2012 Games on Tuesday. In the 63kg weight class, Girard lifted 236 kg total to secure the medal.
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