CHONGLI, CHINA · 9 AUGUST 2026
Spartan Kids World Champion
Harry won the Elite Male 13–14 World Championship at Yunding Snow Park in 46:11, finishing 2:28 ahead of defending champion Cody Coombe.
The race
The championship course climbed high into the mountains above Chongli before turning into a relentless sequence of technical Spartan obstacles. Harry managed the long climb, moved into the lead, and stayed composed through the rig work, carries, water and spear throws.
One of the biggest moments came at Spear Throw 2.0. Harry missed and had to complete the penalty loop, not knowing whether the athlete chasing him had hit. He returned still in front and drove on to take the world title.
GREAT BRITAIN
Harry Jeffery · World Champion
From Colchester to the top step of the world podium. China 2026 is now part of Harry’s story, not the destination.
Watch Harry become Spartan Kids World Champion
Harry’s journey
From his first attempt on the monkey bars at six years old to world titles, European victories, a Guinness World Record and the journey to China. This is the fuller story of how Harry grew through the sport.
The first monkey bars
Harry’s obstacle-racing journey began with his first serious attempt on the monkey bars. That small challenge became the first rung of a much bigger ladder.
Read the Gazette storyLearning through local OCR
Local races, school sport, running and obstacle practice gradually built Harry’s confidence, grip strength, speed and love of competition.
British champion and Spartan Kids World Champion
Harry became British OCR Champion and then travelled to the Bahamas, where he won the Spartan Kids World Championship and stepped onto the global stage.
View Spartan resultGuinness World Record in Milan
Harry set the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance travelled using hooks in one minute, covering 31 metres.
Watch official recordOCR World Champion in Costa Rica
He won the OCR World Championship in Costa Rica and added another world title to an already remarkable year.
View achievementSecond British OCR title
Harry successfully continued his rise in Britain, becoming British OCR Champion for a second consecutive year.
Active Essex ambassador
Harry was selected as an Active Essex “Move With Us” Ambassador, using his story to encourage other young people to be active.
British OCR 3K Champion
Harry won the British OCR 3K title in the 12–13 age category, combining running speed with technical obstacle ability.
Third consecutive British OCR Championship
He completed a hat-trick of British OCR titles, winning the national championship in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
OCR European Champion in Portugal
Harry added the OCR European Championship title in Portugal, succeeding against leading young athletes from across Europe.
View championship resultsSpartan European Champion in London
He won the Spartan European Championship in London, adding a second major European title during the same season.
View Spartan resultOCR World Champion in Sweden
Harry won another OCR world title in Sweden and recorded the fastest performance by a British age-group athlete over the 3K course.
View official resultsSpartan Midlands victory
Harry finished first overall at Spartan Midlands in 17:46, reinforcing his reputation as one of Britain’s strongest young obstacle athletes.
Everyone Active Sporting Champion
Harry joined the Everyone Active Sporting Champions programme, receiving recognition and support for his continued development.
Jack Petchey Achievement Award
His sporting achievements, attitude and commitment were recognised with a Jack Petchey Achievement Award.
First adult Spartan Sprint
At 14, Harry completed his first adult Spartan Sprint at Belvoir Castle, taking on the full adult obstacles, carries and race penalties.
Spartan Kids World Champion in China
Harry won the Elite Male 13–14 Spartan Kids World Championship in Chongli, China, finishing in 46:11 and adding another world title to his record.
Key honours
The headline achievements at a glance, backed by the fuller year-by-year story above.
Using hooks in one minuteWatch the record ↗
2023, 2024 and 2025Open achievements ↗
OCR and Spartan titles in 2025View result ↗
Competing for Britain around the worldView world result ↗
