Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2017: Natalie Powell wins gold for Great Britain
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Judo: Wales' Natalie Powell wins gold for GB in Abu Dhabi
Natalie Powell won -78kg gold for Great Britain on day three of the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.
The 27-year-old beat Dutch former world champion Marhinde Verkerk to claim her nation's third medal of the tournament.
"I was really pleased with the result today. I've been in a heavy strength block and I felt the extra strength helped," Wales' Powell said.
On Friday, Lucy Renshall won silver in the -63kg final, while Nekoda Smythe-Davis won bronze on day one.
- Published27 October 2017
- Published8 October 2017
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