Great Britain\u2019s para powerlifting team delivered a series of outstanding performances at the Irish Invitational Para Powerlifting competition in Cork, Ireland, on 27 June 2026. <\/p>\n
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The four-athlete squad returned home with valuable international experience, two new British records and a number of impressive lifts across the competition.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to every athlete who represented Great Britain on the platform.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the competition came through Josh Grist and Cassy Malyon, who both set new British records in their respective weight categories.<\/p>\n
Josh Grist delivered an exceptional performance in the men’s 49kg class, successfully lifting 155kg to establish a new British record.<\/p>\n
Cassy Malyon matched that achievement in the women’s 86kg+ category, producing a lift of 120kg and setting a new British record of her own.<\/p>\n
These performances are a reflection of the hard work, commitment and progress being made across the para powerlifting pathway.<\/p>\n
Alongside the record-breaking lifts, Great Britain’s athletes showed their potential on the international stage.<\/p>\n
Men’s 49kg<\/p>\n
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- Ethan Backhurst \u2013 104kg<\/li>\n
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The competition was a particularly important occasion for Ethan Backhurst, who was making his international debut for Great Britain.<\/p>\n
Women’s 67kg<\/p>\n
Every athlete represented Great Britain with pride and gained valuable experience in an international competition environment. The event formed part of their continued development along the performance pathway.<\/p>\n
Performances like these demonstrate the strength of the pathway and the exciting talent emerging within the para powerlifting talent pathway.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to Josh, Ethan, Evelyn and Cassy on their achievements in Cork.<\/p>\n
Everyone at British Weight Lifting would also like to thank UK Sport and The National Lottery for their continued support of our para powerlifting programme.<\/p>\n
The future is strong.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n