Darlington strongwoman wins title after arm-wrestling fundraising
"I was hoping to get in the top three but to win the world title is unbelievable – I keep having to pinch myself," said Ms Robson.Events in the games include the caber toss, heavy shot put, light shot put, heavy hammer, light hammer, weight over the bar, heavy weight for distance, and light weight for distance.
After two days of intense competition in the Norwegian resort of Fefor, Ms Robson had to finish in the top six in the final event – the light weight for distance – which involved throwing a metal ball attached to a chain.On her first attempt she threw the weight over the side of the mountain, and it had to be recovered.However, she sealed victory with her second throw, defeating rivals from the USA, Germany, Netherlands, and France."I just started screaming when I won because I've worked so hard to get to the top of the sport," she said."I was third in the World Championships in the USA last time, but I've steadily improved and got stronger, so all the training has been worthwhile. "Hopefully, what I've done will encourage more women to try the sport because it's a great discipline."Ms Robson is a member of the Teesside Throwers squad, and is coached in Middlesbrough by Highland Games veteran David Dowson.Her next competition is the Scottish Championships in Airth on 26 July.
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