The sophomore weightlifter out of Redwood City represented Team USA at the Junior Pan American Championships in Tepic, Mexico, competing in the 53-kilogram division and delivering a multi-record-breaking performance. Morales successfully completed four of her six lifts, earning three international medals: bronze in the snatch, gold in the clean and jerk, and silver overall. But she didn’t stop at the podium. Jade’s performance set five American junior records, including a 77-kilogram snatch and a 103-kilogram clean and jerk. She also recorded personal bests across the competition, finishing with a massive 180-kilogram total. Her incredible showing puts her in a strong position to qualify for the 2027 Junior World Championships and the next Junior Pan American Championships, where she’ll look to continue her pursuit of becoming one of the few three-time medalists after winning the event in 2025. From representing her country on the international stage to raising the bar for Menlo Weightlifting, Jade Morales continues to prove she’s one to watch.
