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Emily Campbell Drops 145kg Clean & Jerk Shockwave Ahead Of IWF Worlds 2025 Prep

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Upcoming Championship At A Glance

The IWF World Championships 2025 is set for 1–10 October 2025 in Førde, Norway, drawing hundreds of elite lifters from across the globe. As the countdown begins, anticipation is building: athletes are testing limits, fine-tuning technique, and unveiling glimpses of their peak form.

For fans and experts alike, one name is standing out in the previews: Emily Campbell. Her latest feat – a 145kg Clean & Jerk in training, clocked in a slick “2 + 1” style – has already stirred the community, signaling a remarkable dose of strength and readiness.

Emily Campbell: The Athlete In Focus

Emily Campbell has been an unwavering force in women’s +87 kg for years. The British powerhouse holds multiple European titles, including her fifth straight in Chișinău, Moldova earlier in 2025, where she totaled 281 kg with a 161 kg Clean & Jerk. Her Olympic pedigree is equally impressive: she snagged silver at Tokyo 2020 and followed with bronze at Paris 2024.

With national records to her name – such as a 165 kg Clean & Jerk set in 2022 and a total of 288 kg at the Paris Olympics – Campbell is not just training; she’s aiming to dominate.

Her recent training lifts are particularly impressive given that she is returning to full form after surgery earlier this year. That comeback element makes her progress all the more inspiring and adds extra weight to her Worlds campaign.

Emily Campbell at Worlds 2024

What To Expect In Her Category: Rivals And Realistic Rivalries

The +87 kg category at Worlds always features fierce rivalries. Campbell has long reigned as Britain’s top contender, and now prepares to go head-to-head with global contenders: athletes from China and Korea who regularly threaten podium spots with Clean & Jerks well into the 160 kg – 170 kg range.

Would the recent 145 kg training lift signal a cautious warming-up, or is it just the tip of the iceberg for what Campbell will pull out come competition day? It’s likely a strategic early indicator – perhaps less about maxing out, and more about dialing in form, speed, and confidence ahead of heavier attempts.

Final Thoughts

Emily Campbell’s 145 kg Clean & Jerk is more than a training highlight – it’s a bold statement. It tells us she’s in serious form, consolidating a foundation for heavier competition lifts. With her record, consistency, and steely focus, she’s shaping up to be a leading contender at Weightlifting World Championships 2025.

Emily Campbell at EWF 2024

Fans and analysts will be watching closely: Will she push beyond her European total? Can she translate that powerful training lift into a podium-threatening clean & jerk competition day? These are the narratives unfolding as we edge closer to competition.

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Author: Hladkova Vladyslava
Media Team Member

Oly Lifting Experience: 6 years
Best Results: Snatch – 57 kg,
C&J – 73 kg

I’m Vladyslava, and sport has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Over the past 10 years, I’ve explored it all – from CrossFit and powerlifting to running a half marathon. But my true passion found its home in Olympic weightlifting.

I’m proud to be a Ukrainian Weightlifting Champion (2018) and a prize winner of national championships in 2018–2019. My best lifts? A 57 kg snatch and a 73 kg clean & jerk in the 51 kg weight class. I’m also a Candidate for Master of Sports in weightlifting – and I’m still chasing new goals every day.

Beyond training, I’ve earned two Master’s degrees: one in Sport Management and another in Physical Education. Whether I’m lifting a barbell or helping others grow in sport, I’m all in – because for me, sport isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle.

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