A Massive Momentum: Vanessa Segura Squats 200 kg in Lead-Up to IWF Worlds 2025

Vanessa Segura: Rising Force for Bahrain

Amid the buildup to the IWF Worlds 2025, Bahraini lifter Vanessa Segura has captured attention with a striking training milestone.

Recently, she posted a video on Instagram showcasing a 200 kg squat – a remarkable display of strength, posted August 30, 2025. While full competitive records for Segura are harder to find in public sources, this feat alone signals a serious contender is shaping up in her weight class.

What to Expect In Her Category

Vanessa Segura has already shown her competitive edge earlier this season. Representing Bahrain at the 2025 Asian Junior Championships, she put up a strong total with 104 kg in the snatch and 134 kg in the clean and jerk, performances that secured her the victory.

Those numbers underline that she’s not only building raw strength in training – like her recent 200 kg squat – but also translating it into competition results on the platform.

In Førde, Segura will not have an easy path. Her main rivals are expected to be Olivia Reeves of the United States and Julieth Rodríguez Quintero of Colombia – two athletes already proven on the world stage and capable of posting massive totals. 

Reeves has become a dominant figure in her category, known for her consistency and explosive clean and jerks, while Rodríguez Quintero brings a blend of experience and raw power that always makes her a podium threat. 

If Segura can channel her training gains into competition lifts, she may close the gap on these favorites and turn the contest into one of the most exciting battles of the Weightlifting World Championships 2025.

Outlook for Worlds

Vanessa Segura’s 200 kg squat video is more than a training highlight – it’s a statement to the weightlifting world that she’s preparing seriously for the biggest stage in her sport. 

While the specifics of her category and rivals remain to be finalized, one thing is clear: she’s entering the championship on an impressive trajectory, and it’ll be exciting to see how that translates into her competition lifts.

The Countdown to IWF Worlds 2025 Kicks Off

The sport of Olympic weightlifting is turning its gaze toward Førde, Norway, where the Weightlifting World Championships 2025 – will run from October 2 to 11, 2025. 

Hosted in the compact yet picturesque region of Sunnfjord, the event aims to deliver a sustainable, festival-like atmosphere, with competition held at Førdehuset and athletes staying nearby in the charming small city setting.

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