Marshall Everett Jones has won Bronze at the U17 World Championships in Baku.

At the 2026 U17 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, Marshall Everett Jones (GBR) won bronze at 92kg, defeating Nuradin Mustafaev (Georgia) 10-6 in the bronze medal bout. 

Everett Jones opened the championship with a 6-2 win over Yasin Erturk (Turkey). He then blanked Amirbek Fazlitdinov (Uzbekistan) 11-0 to reach the semifinals. 

It is our first ever age group world medal in wrestling, a landmark result for British Wrestling and a huge moment for the sport in this country.

Speaking after the competition, Marshall said:

“I’m delighted with this result, all the hard work and sacrifice was worth it, I knew it was going to be tough but I never gave up so I’m so happy to be coming home with the medal.”

Everyone at British Wrestling is incredibly proud of Marshall for this outstanding achievement on the world stage.  British Wrestling’s CEO Craig  Anthony said:

“Marshall’s World Championships bronze medal is a historic moment. To perform with that level of grit and composure on the world stage is an extraordinary personal achievement. Seeing a British athlete win a medal at this level is hugely inspiring for everyone in our community, and we couldn’t be prouder of him”

While National Development Coach Ross Connelly said: 

“Very proud of Marshall and this result, it’s testament to all his hard work and I’m sure there is more to come from him. He wrestled brilliantly throughout the competition beating quality opposition. Huge well done again to Marshall and all that contributed towards him achieving this medal”

This medal marks a historic milestone for the sport and will no doubt inspire the next generation of British wrestlers to follow in his footsteps.