Flash Quotes - Marie-Josée Arès-Pilon, weightlifting - bronze medal, 69 kg

Weightlifter Marie-Josée Arès-Pilon from Edmonton, Alberta has won a bronze medal in the women's 69kg.

On the closeness of the competition:

"I was nervous, but not more than any other competition. Every time I perform I become a little nervous but that's just normal. I am just trying to stay in the moment - that's what's important and giving your best at that moment."

Fighting through an injury

" For this competition I was injured. At my last lift, I tried a different technique but it just hurt too bad, but I was proud that I could overcome my injury and perform well."