Jodey Hughes suffered Commonwealth Video games heartbreak as 4 years of exhausting work went out the window in a matter of seconds.
The 39-year-old weightlifter from Strathaven failed to succeed in the clear and jerk medal rounds on Saturday, having been unable to register a snatch elevate in three makes an attempt on the NEC in Birmingham.
It wasn’t clear if an damage was a part of the difficulty or it was nerves, however the civil servant didn’t get near lifting her 71kg opening weight and was left crestfallen as her medal dream disappeared in a flash in entrance of a 100-strong assist from household and associates within the area.
Gutted Jodey posted on her Instagram: “It was a tricky day on the workplace. I’m proud to have went there and given it my all.
“I actually needed the chance to scrub and jerk as a result of I'd’ve been on the market within the combine. However that’s sport for you.
“There's blood, sweat and tears on this sport. The highs are indescribably superb however you've got the lows and this one goes to sting for some time.
“However I’m extremely proud to have been on the market representing Scotland and I couldn’t have requested for a greater crowd.”
She added: “I nonetheless haven’t totally processed what occurred, it was all so fast.
“Regardless of having the largest bomb of my life, everybody made me really feel like a winner and gave me probably the greatest nights ever.
"I do know what occurred doesn’t outline me or replicate my efforts – however what occurs subsequent does.
“I’m undecided but what’s subsequent however I’m grateful to have had the chance to share this unbelievable expertise with you. I’ll learn your messages within the subsequent whereas.
“I’m simply not prepared but.”
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