A YEAR 11 pupil at Moyles Court has become a national powerlifting champion.

Jenny Hancock competed in the British Powerlifting Championships 57kg weight category sub junior.

And after lifting 65kg in the squat, 47.5kg in the bench press and 97.5kg in the dead lift, she was crowned British champion.

She will now, potentially, have the chance to compete with the best in Europe, while also juggling her GCSE exams at the Ringwood school this summer.

Headteacher Richard Milner-Smith said: “This is a fantastic achievement from a wonderful young lady - well done Jenny!”