Campbell is one among Group GB’s stars, an attractive character who has spoken at size about physique picture and the influence it will probably have on younger ladies.
Her motto – “in the event you look good, you carry out good” – was put into observe as she competed with crimson, white and blue weaved by her trademark buns, with the Olympic rings threaded by her hair on the again.
She lifted her opening weight of 117kg within the snatch with ease, went as much as 119kg after which opted for 126kg on her third and ultimate try.
Aided by huge British assist within the crowd, Campbell roared in celebration after lifting the burden, which put her in third going into the clear and jerk.
She simply lifted her first try at 162kg however failed at 169kg after which at 174kg, which might have moved her into second.
Each the snatch and clear and jerk lifts have been private bests for Campbell.
“The usual was so excessive and I needed to pull it out of the bag,” Campbell stated.
“In Tokyo I used to be new to the game and having fun with issues, it was a bonus medal.
“This one has come from the center.”
Campbell, from Nottingham, solely took up the game when she began college, having initially began it to enhance her efficiency in shot put and the hammer throw.
In solely six weeks she had achieved the nationwide championship customary and made her senior debut on the 2018 World Championships.
She has gained 4 straight European titles on this self-discipline and now has two Olympic medals to go together with her Commonwealth gold.