It was a dream come true for Rayen Cupid when she was told she would be representing Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Despite not medalling while in Australia, the Norbury weightlifter said experiencing the games first hand was more than she could have ever imagined.

"A top eight finish in my first ever Commonwealth Games is not a bad start for an old timer like me," the 32-year-old joked.

"I have made history whether people choose to recognise it or not and I hope I have and continue to inspire people of all ages to never give up when your heart is set on achieving something important to you."

For Ms Cupid, going to the games wasn't just about achieving a personal goal.

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As a single mother she hoped that her journey would help inspire other women hesitant to try out the sport.

"It is a huge part of the reason I began this journey,"£ she said.

"My martial status or the fact that I manage motherhood on my own should not detract from the fact that I am the first female and highest ranking athlete in this years games from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to represent in a sport that young girls, woman even, think makes you look bulky or some how unattractive.

"I worked and sacrificed a lot to get here."

She has no plans of being a one-hit wonder either.

Now she is looking ahead to the next time she can show off her skills on a world stage.

"The weather was good 90 per cent of the time, I met a few world champions, gold medallists and history makers too," she said.

"If that is not enough to inspire you to follow your dreams then you don't really want it.

"Next up, working stupidly hard to qualify for the weightlifting world championships, Tokyo 2020 and just maybe Birmingham 2022."