The 33-year-old East Bergholt powerlifter revealed the news on social media on Monday, also her birthday, after months of contemplating the decision. She described the announcement as the "hardest decision" and "very emotional". Zoe Newson with her silver medal for the Women's 45kg Powerlifting at the Paris Summer Paralympic Games. (Image: ParalympicsGB) "It has all been very weird since the retirement, as I'm used to training so much normally, " she said. "All my life before was spending time in the gym, training, and eating the right things, and now I'm sort of entering a new chapter. "But I've had so many nice comments and support for everyone, which has been really nice. "I just want to thank everyone so much for their support. "They have all been amazing." Zoe Newson with her bronze medal after the London 2012 Summer Paralympics. (Image: Newsquest) The 33-year-old completed her heaviest lift at the Paris Summer Paralympic Games last year. (Image: ParalympicsGB) Newson claimed Olympic silver in a dramatic fashion in the women’s up to 45kg final in Paris last year - her best-ever lift in competition - and remembers that day as one of her fondest memories. Winning gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 was also a highlight, she said. She added: "I think what made those moments special was that I had my son and my partner in the audience. "I got to really share those moments with my family, and it was amazing." Newson says she is now looking forward to spending more time with her family. (Image: ParalympicsGB/PA Wire) The Suffolk powerlifter said she will now step away from lifting weights completely and is looking to focus on spending time with her family. She was "extremely proud" of her career, but after spending nearly two decades in the sport, "it was time" for her retirement. She added: "From starting in the shed at my parents where it was freezing to getting to where I am today, I am so grateful. "My advice for anyone getting into this sport would just to be to have fun and enjoy it. "That's what it's all about."

East Bergholt powerlifter Zoe Newson 'emotional' retirement

She added: “I think what made those moments special was that I had my son and my partner in the audience. The 33-year-old East Bergholt powerlifter revealed the news on social media on Monday, also her birthday, after months of contemplating the decision. “All my life before was spending time in the gym, training, and […]

She added: “I think what made those moments special was that I had my son and my partner in the audience.

The 33-year-old East Bergholt powerlifter revealed the news on social media on Monday, also her birthday, after months of contemplating the decision.

“All my life before was spending time in the gym, training, and eating the right things, and now I’m sort of entering a new chapter.

She added: “From starting in the shed at my parents where it was freezing to getting to where I am today, I am so grateful.

She was “extremely proud” of her career, but after spending nearly two decades in the sport, “it was time” for her retirement.

Zoe Newson with her silver medal for the Women’s 45kg Powerlifting at the Paris Summer Paralympic Games. (Image: ParalympicsGB)

“I just want to thank everyone so much for their support.

Winning gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 was also a highlight, she said.

“It has all been very weird since the retirement, as I’m used to training so much normally, ” she said.

“My advice for anyone getting into this sport would just to be to have fun and enjoy it.

Newson says she is now looking forward to spending more time with her family. (Image: ParalympicsGB/PA Wire) The Suffolk powerlifter said she will now step away from lifting weights completely and is looking to focus on spending time with her family.

“That’s what it’s all about.”

“They have all been amazing.”

She described the announcement as the “hardest decision” and “very emotional”.

“I got to really share those moments with my family, and it was amazing.”

Zoe Newson with her bronze medal after the London 2012 Summer Paralympics. (Image: Newsquest)

The 33-year-old completed her heaviest lift at the Paris Summer Paralympic Games last year. (Image: ParalympicsGB) Newson claimed Olympic silver in a dramatic fashion in the women’s up to 45kg final in Paris last year – her best-ever lift in competition – and remembers that day as one of her fondest memories.

“But I’ve had so many nice comments and support for everyone, which has been really nice.

East Bergholt powerlifter Zoe Newson 'emotional' retirement

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