PARIS – Of course Maude Charron wanted an Olympic medal to complement the gold she won in Tokyo, she’s a fierce competitor.

But as much as anything, the 31-year-old from Rimouski, Quebec wanted the full on Games experience. Charron got that and more on at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as she captured a silver medal in the 59 kg weight class.

It was quite s show by the personable Charron, who delighted in doing her heavy lifting in front of an enthusiastic full house here in the city’s south side. You could see it in her face and her fist pumps after each successful lift. And you could see it in the joy of earning a second Olympic medal.