Devon weightlifter targets Games

Devon weightlifter Sonny Webster has said he has the Olympics in his sights after breaking two national records.

The 14-year-old, from Ivybridge, lifted 76 kilos in the snatch and 94 kilos in the clean and jerk to make him the best ever lifter for his age in Britain.

"My ultimate aim is to go the Olympics, just competing at a Games would be good enough for me," he told BBC Spotlight.

His coach Michaela Breeze added: "He's one of the most talented young lads that I've taught and coached."

The Commonwealth Games gold medallist believes Webster has a good chance of getting to a major event: "He's picked up the basics very quickly, he's very dedicated and works hard.

"Only time will tell how far he'll go but so far so good, he's on the right road."

And Webster said he is motivated by breaking breaking records: "Once you've trained for so long up to a competition and you finally get the weight you want it feels amazing."

His next big event is the British under-18s championships.

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