Denholme’s Rebekah Tiler, 14, is one of ten athletes named by British Weight Lifting who will receive funding and be part of their World Class Programme.
Tiler will receive specialist support services and financial assistance to help her train and prepare more effectively for competitions, culminating in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
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