Antonella Chouhal claimed the silver medal at the European Masters Championships with a new national record in the weight throw in Braga on Saturday.

Competing in the women’s Over 45 class, Chouhal managed a best throw of 13.34 minutes to place second overall in the competition.

Britain’s Andrea Jenkins took the gold medal when she managed 14.82 metres – a new British national record.

Germany’s Bettina Schardt completed the podium as she had to settle for the bronze medal with 12.18 metres.

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