British Army powerlifters take on Loughborough University in first-ever varsity contest

The British Army powerlifting team have taken part in an important fixture against Loughborough University.

The military lifters delivered their best in what they hope will become a regular varsity fixture.

The Army's Ollie Robson was the best overall lifter as the under-93kg category winner with a joint personal best of 715kg total.

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The students dominated in the women's competition with Bobbie White and Philippa Balcombe impressing.

As always with powerlifting events, the real success came throughout the day as a number of competitors on both sides raised their personal bests and proved they can lift more than they thought each time.

The event, which was billed as "when strength meets service", was an officially sanctioned meet by North Midlands Powerlifting, and Loughborough is considered the number one sports university in the country.

Watch the event in full thanks to a replay of the day's events on YouTube below.