'Iron Lady' still winning gold at 73
Turner was dubbed the 'Iron Lady' and 'Super Mum' for her winning performance in powerlifting over the years
Thursday 05 November 2026 | 10:00
Two-time Pacific Games powerlifting gold medallists Sainimili Turner.
Photo: Tevita Wesele
At 73, two-time Pacific Games powerlifting gold medallist Sainimili Turner is proving that age is no barrier to sporting achievement, winning gold in the women’s Masters 4, 80kg-plus category.
Turner claimed gold on Monday with a 35kg lift at the Oceania Regional Powerlifting and Bench Press Championship at Suva’s National Gymnasium.
Speaking to SUNsports yesterday, Turner said powerlifting was growing in Fiji, particularly among young people.
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