GBR women top medal table as Davies defends title and Campbell claims sixth European crown

British Weight Lifting delivered a standout performance at the 2026 European Championships in Batumi, Georgia, securing four gold, one silver and two bronze medals to finish first in the women’s medal table.

Sarah Davies set the tone early in the week, successfully defending her European title in the women’s 63kg category. Despite finishing ninth in the snatch, she responded with authority in the clean & jerk to secure gold and take the overall title.

In the women’s 86kg category, Madias Dodo Nzesso Ngake added to the medal tally with a composed performance, claiming silver in the snatch and bronze in the total.

The Championships concluded with a dramatic final session in the women’s +86kg category, where Emily Campbell secured her sixth European title. After taking bronze in the snatch, she delivered when it mattered most, winning gold in the clean & jerk and total to edge Olympic champion Solfrid Koanda by one kilogramme in a high-quality contest.

The event was also attended by the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Georgia, His Excellency Gareth Ward, who met with athletes and coaches and witnessed British success firsthand.

British Weight Lifting extends its thanks to UK Sport, The National Lottery, and partners SBD Apparel and Eleiko for their continued support.

 Full Team GBR results:

 Jennifer Tong, women’s 53kg

• 77kg Snatch (10th)
• 94kg C&J (14th)
• 171kg Total (10th)

Sarah Davies, women’s 63kg

• 94kg Snatch (9th)
• 125kg C&J (Gold)
• 219kg Total (Gold)

Erin Barton, women’s 69kg

• 95kg Snatch (14th)
• 123kg C&J (8th)
• 218kg Total (11th)

Isabella Brown, women’s 77kg

• 99kg Snatch (13th)
• 122kg C&J (12th)
• 221kg Total (13th)

Madias Dodo Nzesso Ngake, women’s 86kg

• 111kg Snatch (Silver)
• 129kg C&J (5th)
• 240kg Total (Bronze)

Emily Campbell, women’s +86kg

• 117kg Snatch (Bronze)
• 159kg C&J (Gold)
• 276kg Total (Gold)

Jonathan Chin, men’s 71kg 

• 130kg Snatch (9th)
• 165kg C&J (7th)
• 295kg Total (9th)

Christopher Russ, men’s 88kg

• 146kg Snatch (15th)
• 166kg C&J (18th)
• 312kg Total (16th)

Cyrille Tchatchet II, men’s 110kg

• 160kg Snatch (15th)
• 207kg C&J (11th) (NEW British Record)
• 367kg Total (12th)

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Jenny Tong, 53kg. Photo credit: European Weightlifting Federation (EWF)

Sarah Davies, 63kg. Photo credit: European Weightlifting Federation (EWF)

Erin Barton, 69kg. Photo credit: European Weightlifting Federation (EWF)

Bella Brown, 77kg. Photo credit: European Weightlifting Federation (EWF)

Madias Dodo Nzesso Ngake, 86kg. Photo credit: European Weightlifting Federation (EWF)

Emily Campbell, 86kg+. Photo credit: European Weightlifting Federation (EWF)

Jonathan Chin, 71kg.  Photo credit: European Weightlifting Federation (EWF)

Christopher Russ, 88kg. Photo credit: European Weightlifting Federation (EWF)

Cyrille Tchatchet II, 110kg. Photo credit: European Weightlifting Federation (EWF)