Family shares the joy as powerlifting Rachel celebrates bronze medal

TEAM USA’s Rachel Lynch celebrated her father’s retirement as Chief of Police in Wisconsin

Rachel, who is 26, was taking part in her second World Games and her triumph was made even more memorable by the support of six family members who travelled together from Wisconsin to share her joy.

Her mother Susan said: "Rachel first competed in the World Games in 1991 when they were just next door in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is our first time as a family travelling for international competition."

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