Congratulations to Team BC athletes Lowan Le Bris (Peak Judo Club) and Carla Van Zyl (Hart Judo Academy) on their Cadet podium finishes at the Panamerican and Oceania Championships 2024 in Rio, Brazil! Lowan fought for 4 wins, 0 losses to earn his Gold medal in the -66kg division, while Carla fought for 2 wins, 1 loss to earn her Bronze medal in the -57kg division.
Not only did they both compete at the Cadet level, the next day they competed again at the Junior level. Lowan placed 7th with 2 wins, 2 losses and Carla placed 5th with 2 wins, 2 losses.
The Panamerican and Oceania Championships 2024 concluded for the Cadets and Juniors on April 24, 2024 with the Mixed Team competition. Canada submitted a Junior team with Carla representing in the -57kg division. The Canadians were able to fight their way to the podium, earning a silver medal. Congrats to all the Canadian Junior Mixed Team members!
For full results and draws, go to judotv.com.