Armenian weightlifter Hripsime Khurshudyan won the bronze at the European Championships under way in Bucharest, Romania on Monday, February 19.

Khurshudyan came third in the 87 kg event with a total result of 227 kg (105+122). The Armenian also won a small bronze medal in the snatch exercise, and was 5th in the clean & jerk.

The 36-year-old took off his sneakers after the last attempt, kissed the barbell and thanked her fans, hinting at retirement, the Public Radio said.

Tatev Hakobyan, also representing Armenia in the same weight category came in the fourth with a total result of 227 kg (103+124).