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Deirdre Coburn

@deirdrecoburn

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2021 Masters World Champion W45/81kg. My life is filled with wonderful people, dogs, barbells & skating.

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Masters Worlds 2026 experience was like nothing else. 🌍✨

Representing Canada 🇨🇦 on the weightlifting stage in Greece 🇬🇷 hit different.

This year, I officially resigned from self-doubt. I chose to make space for the people and things that matter most. It took a minute for my brain to shift from "doing what I can" to "holy crap, I’m going to Greece!" to "I want to win this."

I got it. 🥇🏋️‍♀️

All my heart goes to my absolute best cheerleader, @craig_coburn. 💓

A simple thank you isn't enough for my inner circle—especially my coaches, @kinesiosean and @sean.wutzke. Their ability to coach a 52-year-old who is 35 at heart and 62 in the knees through heavy snatches and clean & jerks is nothing short of a miracle. 👏

The crew at @the_9weightlifting are pure gold. We are a wild mix of humans who make every single day better. Ups, downs, and sideways steps—they show up, no questions asked. (Shoutout to the offspring who ran Saturday morning iced tea stands to help fund this trip!)

Massive love to my sister and Captain of Team Coburn, Danna Dobson @2015redstar for rallying everyone inside and outside the family gene pool. 🙌

To everyone who drank Beast Mode coffee from @cupperscoffee, played wine survivor, bought iced tea, or returned bottles: I literally could not have made it to the top of the podium without you. Thank you! ☕🍷♻️

#MastersWeightlifting #TeamCanada #MastersWorlds #osteoarthritiswarrior taken in Athens, Greece by @deirdrecoburn

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17 more sleeps!

With each day the body is working better and I am feeling more prepared for Worlds.

My mantras include:
Trust the process
Trust your training
Be grateful for my coach and team.

@imwa_2026 @world_masters_weightlifting_26
@the_9weightlifting @fuel_lethbridge

#masterolympicweightlifting #roadtomastersworlds2026
#osteoarthritiswarrior taken in Fuel Lifestyle & Performance by @deirdrecoburn

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Singlet Saturday

We are one month out and it felt great today. I am sneaking up on where I want to be going to Greece.

Thank you mind 🧠 and body 🦵 for today's confidence boost 👊

#osteoarthritiswarrior
#masterolympicweightlifting
#roadtomastersworlds2026 taken in Fuel Lifestyle & Performance by @deirdrecoburn

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Ok ok ok...37 days out from @world_masters_weightlifting_26 and today was the best day I have had since injury. This was also the heaviest I have lifted since May. Pretty happy with myself today...and my knees.

👏👏👏

#masterolympicweightlifting #arthritiswarrior #progressisprogress taken in Fuel Lifestyle & Performance by @deirdrecoburn

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🍷 DOES YOUR CREW HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE?! 🏝️🏴‍☠️

Gather your ultimate squad of 5 and get ready for The Greek Isles Booty Run (Wine Survivor)!

This is a high-stakes, daily elimination game where luck, laughs, and a massive mountain of wine are on the line. If just ONE member of your 5-person team survives the daily draws, your entire crew splits the ultimate grand prize: ALL of the captured wine! 🍾🍇

Here is everything you need to know to get in on the action:

💰 THE PLUNDER
The Entry: $25 per crew member
The Tribute: 1 bottle of wine (minimum $20 value) per crew member

📅 CRITICAL DATES
Registration Closes: August 31st, 2026The Elimination Draws Begin: September 1st, 2026

🇨🇦 COMPETE FOR A CAUSE
Your entry fees directly fund my upcoming voyage to proudly represent Canada on the world stage at the Masters Worlds in Athens, Greece! 🏃‍♀️🌎

🍾 EXCLUSIVE LOOT DISCOUNT!
Need to grab your entry bottle? Swing by Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits, mention you are buying for Deirdre's Wine Survivor, and score an awesome 25% off your purchase!

👇 Don't wait until the ship has sailed! Lock in your squad today!
🔗 Register your team here:
https://forms.gle/mTKQdj4DGrz7UK5E8 taken in Fuel Lifestyle & Performance by @deirdrecoburn

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Still making progress on the recovery front. With a little over a month until it is Go Time, I am focusing on the small wins and my progress rather thank thinking about falling behind.

Today we did 12 CJ every 90s. I used 70% and poweres the cleans rather than the 85% that was programmed. The wins are that I did all of them without pain. 🤞 the knees feel good tomorrow 🤞

#masterolympicweightlifting #roadtomastersworlds2026 #arthritiswarrior #athletemindset taken in Fuel Lifestyle & Performance by @deirdrecoburn

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A quick in and out trip in our nation's capital 🇨🇦

It was a beautiful day for a cruise on the Ottawa River by @deirdrecoburn

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The Greek Isles Booty Run (Wine Survivor)

I am heading back to Masters World Olympic Weightlifting. This year it is hosted in Athens. For a FUNraiser I am running a game of Wine Survivor.

It take one lucky person win all the wine (~50 bottles) for their team.

Quick overview:

You create your team of 5 people.
Everyone buys in with $25 + a bottle of wine (min value $20).
Registration is open until Aug. 31st.

Phase 1: Sept. 1-15 I will draw names daily and those individuals are eliminated. BUT you have 24 hours to purchase immunity ($25) and you will be put back into the roster.

Phase 2: Sept 16-25 Truce is up held where no elimination will occur. This is when we are competing. Feel free to trash talk amongst the group.

Phase 3: Sept 26-30 daily eliminations will resume and there is no possibility of immunity.

Sept 30th - the final Survivor wins all the wine for their team.

At the end of the day, the last person wins all the wine and you split it amongst all 5 team members

Do you feel lucky?
Register your team here: https://forms.gle/TvFbD2v5Lew3SvHK9 taken in Fuel Lifestyle & Performance by @deirdrecoburn

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Ahoy, there, Matey!

Are ye feeling lucky?
Step up and have your crew join the plunder for $25 & a fine bottle of grog.

Link in bio to register

Crews of 5 register by Aug. 31st.

Individuals will walk the plank throughout September. The final survivor will be named to claim the entire treasure for their crew on Sept. 30th.

True buccaneers shop at Andrew Hilton. Be sure to mention the bottle ye be purchasing is for Deirdre's Wine Survivor. taken in Fuel Lifestyle & Performance by @deirdrecoburn

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Recovery on left leg continues. Saturday I lifted the heaviest CJ since before injury. I am happy with the progress.

#masterolympicweightlifting #roadtomastersworlds2026 #osteoarthritiswarrior #slowandsteadywinstherace🐢

Two months out 😎🇬🇷 taken in Fuel Lifestyle & Performance by @deirdrecoburn

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Fun times! 11 min EMOM in 30°C 🔥

This is the most I have CJ'ed since the beginning of May. I was happy to accomplish this without issues.

A little over 2 months out from Masters Worlds. I am really looking forward to going to Athens 🇬🇷

Recovering from injury can be frustrating. You have a really good night and feel good about progress and how the body feels. Next time, training is lack luster and the body doesn't feel great and your brain goes into critic mode.

Then a friend who notices your tough day so texts you to remind you of your badassery and that you are more than what is on the bar.

🫶

#olympiclifting #selfcompassioninsport #badassery #truefriendshipispriceless #beyourbiggestsupporter taken in Fuel Lifestyle & Performance by @deirdrecoburn

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Power clean + power jerk
Bar to 70%

Knees feeling good here. Noticing a bit of T- Rex on the turn over but overall happy with the recover.

Currently 🦖 but goal is more 🦁

#masterlifter #masterolympicweightlifting #arthritiswarrior #roadtomastersworlds2026 taken in Fuel Lifestyle & Performance by @deirdrecoburn

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