Ecstatic Kirkbride powers his way to 94kg weightlifting silver

Scotland’s Peter Kirkbride powered his way to a weightlifting silver medal in the men’s 94kg class in Delhi today.

Irvine-born Kirkbride lifted 144kg in the snatch and 189 in the clean and jerk for a combined score of 333.

That was enough to give him the silver behind Samoan Faavae Faauliuli who lifted 142 and 192 for an overall 334 to take the gold.

Benedict Uloko of Nigeria won the bronze after lifting 140 and 192 for a combined 332.

A jubilant Kirkbride said: ‘I am ecstatic. It’s a good result, not just for me, but for everyone that’s supported me.

‘I really have something to be proud of. It’s amazing. I gave it my all.’