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206 – British Weightlifting Championships 2025

206 – British Weightlifting Championships 2025

British Weightlifting Championships 2025: Triumphs, Tears, and the Future of UK Weightlifting

Relive the 2025 British Champs through the eyes of technical officials, Athletes and Coaaches, Aaron & Jess. Record lifts, athlete breakthroughs, and the power of community. Watch now! To The Bar is officially sponsored by LUXIAOJUN UK – Where performance meets purpose. Use code tothebar5 for 5% off all products at luxiaojun.co.uk By the weightlifter, for the weightlifter.

The dust has settled on the NEC Birmingham, but the roar of the crowd still echoes. In this special recap episode of To The Bar, hosts Aaron Holt (2025 Technical Official of the Year, 4th Place Mens 50-55 94kg this year!) and Jess Roebuck-Slaney pull back the curtain on British Weightlifting’s main event. From record-shattering lifts to heartwarming community moments, they unpack why the 2025 Championships redefined the sport’s future.

Behind the Platform: The BWL Perspective

  • Behind the Platform: The BWL Perspective: Aaron and Jess break down the logistics, pressure, and pride of being involved in the UK’s Crown Jewel event: The NEC Effect: How the Strength in Depth integration amplified spectator energy and athlete performance, transforming Birmingham into a “weightlifting mecca” for 3 days. Despite the ear defender requirements! Q-point Review: Controversial as they were the success of competition and the real-time decisions that shaped medal outcomes were a joy to be a part of, hear all about how that impacted Aarons personal journey to the platform, and to his newly acquired British Record in the Snatch! Unsung Heroes: We Pay tribute to volunteers, loaders, and first-time TOs whose precision kept the 3-platform chaos seamless.
  • Athletes of the Hour: Record-Breakers & Rising Stars: Spotlight on performances that left the crowd breathless: Cyrille Tchatchett II: The return of the quads, and we were living for it. The battle between Cyrille and Ramiro Mora Romero’s Dominance: The refugee team standout’s 372kg total (166kg snatch + 206kg clean & jerk) in the 110kg class – a new British benchmark. Youth Revolution: Amelie Pelta , Eliza Pratt, Bella Brown, Hannah Bemrose , the list goes on – proof of Britain’s “talent tsunami”.
  • Community Fueling the Fire: Why this year felt like a “family reunion”: Masters Magic: Andrew Seaber’s Q-point masterclass (401.128) and Byrn Jones Vs the Crossfitter newcomer for gold and just how that went down. Grassroots Love: Shoutouts to Mem’s Weightlifting Club (Club of the Year) and North Tyneside Barbells, whose 10th anniversary celebrated decade-long community building. Adaptive Inclusivity: Previewing how the Adaptive Open’s success (featured in Ep. 108) influenced BWL’s 2026 inclusivity roadmap.
  • BWL 2.0: Progress & Growing Pains: Hosts debate the federation’s evolution: Win: Live-stream upgrades and OWLS tech slashing result delays. Challenge: Balancing Loud Venues with Eyes on the Sport (e.g., Manchester Open’s empty seats). Future Focus: Jess’s call for more para-powerlifting integration and a huge shout out to Nick Jones at Grip and Rip and Phil, From the Platform. As Weightlifters and part of the community, working together and with Elicia Agar back on the scene, it was a wonderful experience for us all to work together. Conclusion: The Barbell Rolls Forward The 2025 British Champs wasn’t just about medals – it was a testament to weightlifting’s #StrengthInEveryStory. From Ramiro’s grace under pressure to a volunteer’s first time handling a clipboard, every moment wove into the sport’s fabric.

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