World Class Programme Athletes
Meet the Athletes Representing Great Britain on the Weightlifting World Class Programme.
Madias Ngake
Weight category: 86kg
Bella Brown is one of Great Britain's most exciting young weightlifting talents. A European medallist at both junior and senior level, Bella won Commonwealth Games silver in 2026, setting a Commonwealth Games clean and jerk record in the process. She has also earned medals at European Junior and World Junior Championships, establishing herself as a rising force on the international stage.
Chris Murray is a Commonwealth Games gold and bronze medallist who has represented England and Great Britain throughout his career. A multiple-time British Champion, European U23 silver medallist and British record holder, Chris claimed Commonwealth gold in Birmingham 2022 with a Commonwealth record total before returning to the podium with bronze at Glasgow 2026.
Eliza Pratt is one of the brightest prospects in British weightlifting. Having represented Great Britain at European and World Championships while still a teenager, she made her Commonwealth Games debut in 2026, narrowly missing out on a medal with a fourth-place finish. Eliza has enjoyed success throughout the age group pathway and continues to establish herself at senior international level.
Emily Campbell is Britain's most successful female weightlifter. A double Olympic medallist, six-time European Champion, double Commonwealth Games Champion and World Championship medallist, she made history as the first British woman to win an Olympic weightlifting medal at Tokyo 2020. Emily continues to set new standards for British weightlifting on the international stage.
Jasper Hilton is one of Great Britain's emerging weightlifting talents. Having represented Great Britain at international age group and university competitions, he continued his rapid progression by setting a British Senior clean and jerk record at the 2026 British Age Group Championships. Jasper is recognised as one of the country's most promising lifters as he transitions into senior competition.
Josh Hutton has established himself as one of England's leading weightlifters through consistent performances at national and international level. Representing Team England at the Commonwealth Games, Josh has earned multiple national titles and continues to compete among Britain's top lifters while developing his profile on the international stage.
Katrina Feklistova is an experienced international weightlifter who has represented both Great Britain and England at major championships. Katrina has enjoyed success across European and Commonwealth competition, earning recognition as one of Britain's most accomplished female lifters.
Lottie Absolom is a rising star within British weightlifting. A European Junior and Under 23 medallist and British record holder, she has delivered standout performances throughout the age group pathway and represented Great Britain at major international championships. Lottie continues to build an impressive record as she transitions into senior competition.
Madeline Rosher is a Scottish international weightlifter who has represented Scotland and Great Britain across major competitions. A Commonwealth Games athlete and multiple national medallist, Maddie has established herself as one of Scotland's leading weightlifters while continuing to compete at the highest domestic and international levels.
Madias Ngake
Weight category: 86kg
Madias Ngake brings a wealth of international experience to the World Class Programme. An Olympic bronze medallist, World Championship silver medallist and European medallist, Madias has competed at the highest level of the sport for more than a decade. Since representing Great Britain, she has continued to add international medals to an already distinguished career.
Nikole Roberts is one of Wales' leading weightlifting athletes. Having represented Wales at the Commonwealth Games and Great Britain at European age group championships, Nikole has enjoyed success throughout the development pathway, earning international experience and establishing herself as an exciting prospect within the British programme.
Ramiro Mora Romero is an adjunct member of the World Class Programme through the IOC Refugee Athlete Scholarship. A British Champion, British record holder and Olympic finalist, Ramiro represented the IOC Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he finished seventh in the men's 102kg category. His journey from refugee athlete to international competitor highlights his resilience and commitment to excellence on the world stage.
Sarah Davies is a Commonwealth Games Champion, multiple-time European Champion and Olympian. One of the most successful British weightlifters of her generation, she won Commonwealth gold in Birmingham 2022 after claiming silver at Gold Coast 2018 and has consistently achieved success on the European stage. Sarah remains a leading figure in British weightlifting and an inspiration to the next generation of athletes.
