By David LeggatNew Zealand will have two weightlifters competing at the Rio Olympics in August. "I'm feeling very excited to once again be back on the Olympic platform, it is the pinnacle honour in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting," Patterson said. The naming, after last night's equestrian announcement, raises New Zealand's team to 111. Lambrechs lifted 240kg, her second biggest total, 2kg behind her New Zealand record. The New Zealand team had to qualify a spot there.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 27, 2016 21:33 UTC