Sue Roberts (powerlifter)

Sue Roberts, also known as Sue Jordan and Sue Jordan-Roberts, is an Australian powerlifter who won gold medals at the International Powerlifting Federation's Women's World Powerlifting Championships in 1981, 1982 and 1983. Having reached a World Number 1 ranking in 1980, she was selected in early 1981 as one of 30 athletes to receive funds under the Australian Government's National Athlete Award Scheme, and she was selected for a grant again at the end of 1982. At the Perth State Titles in June 1981 she lifted a world record 165 kilos in the deadlift and a national record of 72.5 kilos in the bench press, and at the 1981 Australian National Championships at Cairns she lifted a world record 147.5 kilos. She was named Western Australian Sports Star of the Year, and she was part of the Australian team that came second at the 1981 Women's World Powerlifting Championships while winning her own weight class.