Etta Love won the bronze medal in the women’s 86 kg weightlifting final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Thursday [1].
The victory marks a significant international achievement for the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan athlete, who is already a world junior record-holder [1]. Her performance contributes to Canada's medal tally during the seventh day of the Games in Scotland [2].
Love secured her podium finish by recording a total lift of 250 kg [1]. This total was composed of a 106 kg snatch, and a 144 kg clean-and-jerk [3]. Her combined score was the third-best performance in the women’s 86 kg category [1].
Following the competition, Love expressed her satisfaction with the result. "This feels joyful," Love said [4].
The event took place as part of the broader Canadian effort in Glasgow, where other athletes, including Lusignan, also earned bronze medals in weightlifting [5]. Love's consistency across both the snatch and clean-and-jerk disciplines allowed her to maintain a competitive edge over the rest of the field throughout the final.
“"This feels joyful"”
Love's bronze medal reinforces her transition from a world junior record-holder to a competitive force in senior international weightlifting. By securing a podium finish at the Commonwealth Games, she establishes herself as a top contender in the 86 kg class heading into future global championships.
