BICESTER’S Tania Franklin impressed to claim a silver medal at the English Championships.
Franklin, who trains at Functional Fitness, was edged out by holder Joy Nnamani after a two-horse race.
She put the pressure on the defending champion with a huge dead lift of 142.5kg, but Nnamani edged past her for the title.
Franklin, who will be competing at the British Championships next month, said: “Taking my place on the podium was a fantastic moment.”
Head coach Logan Usher: said “I am over the moon for Tania. Her commitment in the gym is second to none.”
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