Get an early glimpse at weightlifting’s future superstars.

Last updated on May 22nd, 2024

All eyes are turning toward the upcoming 2024 Olympics later this summer. But before things kick off on the Olympic lifting platform this August, the best and brightest young weightlifters in the world will get their turn in the limelight.

The International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) 2024 Youth World Championships run from May 22 to 26 in Lima, Peru. This competition is not only the biggest event for sub-Junior weightlifters worldwide — the next summer Youth Olympics aren’t until 2026 — it’s also a sneak peek into the futures of the best barbell-wielding athletes in the world. 

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Expect to see many of these athletes making a bid for the next summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Until then, here are the results from the 2024 IWF Youth World Championships: 

Editor’s Note: BarBend will update these results as the competition progresses from May 22 to 26. Be sure to check back regularly.

How To Watch

If you’re not in Lima but want to watch the 2024 IWF Youth World Weightlifting Championships live, your best bet is to tune in to the live streams provided by the Pan American Weightlifting Federation on YouTube. You can also check out the streaming options from the IWF directly on both YouTube and Facebook. 

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2024 IWF Youth World Weightlifting Championships Men’s Results

There are 143 young men from 44 different countries in Lima this year, each with a chance to start making their mark on the international weightlifting scene. Below, you can find the Men’s podium results from the 2024 IWF Youth World Weightlifting Championships: 

Editor’s Note: All values are in kilograms. For a comprehensive list of all male entrants, refer to the IWF’s official start book. 

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49 Kilograms

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55 Kilograms

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61 Kilograms

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67 Kilograms

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73 Kilograms

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81 Kilograms

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89 Kilograms

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96 Kilograms

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102 Kilograms

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3. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)

+102 Kilograms

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2024 IWF Youth World Weightlifting Championships Women’s Results

141 young women athletes from 42 different countries will descend on Lima to showcase their talents on the weightlifting platform. Here are the Women’s podium results from the 2024 IWF Youth World Weightlifting Championships:

Editor’s Note: All values are in kilograms. For a full list of all female entrants at this competition, check out the IWF’s official start book.

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40 Kilograms

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2. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)
3. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)

45 Kilograms

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3. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)

49 Kilograms

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2. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)
3. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)

55 Kilograms

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59 Kilograms

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64 Kilograms

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71 Kilograms

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3. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)

76 Kilograms

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2. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)
3. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)

81 Kilograms

1. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)
2. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)
3. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)

+81 Kilograms

1. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)
2. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)
3. Athlete (Country) — Total (Snatch / Clean & Jerk)

From Peru to Paris 

While the IWF will continue to host several regional weightlifting meets between May and July, once this year’s Youth Worlds wraps up, the next worldwide weightlifting event will take place in Paris.

Weightlifting events will be showcased during the 2024 Olympics from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11, 2024. BarBend will provide comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of every weight class, as well as color commentary and plenty of post-Games news as well. Stay tuned!

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