GBR Team at Junior World Championships

From 15 to 23 of November, the Junior World Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico, served as a platform to showcase the rising stars among the world's finest junior weightlifters. Two of Great Britain's finest athletes, Isabella Brown and Stefano Cataldi, competed against the world's best, guided by the experienced hands of GB Coach Julie Morrish and Lead Pathway Coach Kristian McPhee.

Isabella Brown competed in the Women 76kg category at the Junior World Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico, showcasing her remarkable talent in weightlifting. She achieved successful lifts in the Snatch category with 84kg and 87kg, narrowly missing the 90kg. In the Clean and Jerk, she delivered an impeccable performance, lifting 107kg, 111kg, and an impressive 115kg, culminating in a total of 202kg.

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Stefano Cataldi, competed in the Men 89kg category at the Junior World Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico, demonstrated his strength and skill in the snatch, successfully lifting 135kg and 140kg, just missed out on the 143kg. Despite his valiant efforts in the clean and jerk, Cataldi faced challenges, unable to secure a lift at 173kg. We are confident that Stefano Cataldi will come back stronger, ready to conquer new heights in his future competitions.

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The journey of these two exceptional athletes was bolstered by the unwavering support and expertise of their coaches. GB Coach Julie Morrish and Lead Pathway Coach Kristian McPhee played pivotal roles in preparing and guiding Isabella and Stefano.

The successful participation of our athletes at such a prestigious international event was made possible by the continued support and belief of UK Sport.