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Hayley Breaks into Top 3
Hayley received the Les Grady Trophy for sporting achievements at the Chief Constable’s Awards in November
Hayley Curtis has returned from the IBJJF World Nogi Championship in Las Vegas having cracked into the world’s top three for her division.
She has fought 25 times in 2023 with a medal haul of six gold, three silver and nine bronze medals across regional, national, international and world level championships in the UK, Ireland, Paris, Rome and the USA.
Despite giving it her all and nearly winning the match with a shoulder lock submission in the dying seconds, she lost the semifinal by only two points.
The result left her bringing home the bronze to cap a solid year competing for Gracie Barra.
A serving police officer, Hayley received the Les Grady Trophy for sporting achievements at the Chief Constable’s Awards in November for her accomplishments in Jiu-Jitsu with her Academy Gracie Barra Isle of Man.
Supported by Hartford Homes and money raised by the Academy, Hayley and her team mates have had great opportunities to travel to compete.
Coach Conrad Roberts added: ‘An incredible year for Hayley who has shown incredible grit and determination throughout and reaped the rewards for such. An inspiration to the hundreds of Kids and Adults who train with Gracie Barra Isle of Man and a credit to her Coaches and sparring partners.’
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