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Okanagan teen grapples for gold at Pan-American jiu-jitsu competition

Lillatron, the brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete, claimed gold in the purple belt medium division
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Vernon’s Lillian Marchand, who is also a member of the Okanagan Indian Band, is continuing her dominance in the BJJ space, winning gold and silver at the Pan-Am competition in Florida. (Lillian Marchand Instagram)

Vernon’s Lillian Marchand continues to dominate the Brazilian jiu-jitsu world.

The 17-year-old won Pan-American gold with her performance in the purple belt, medium-heavy division.

The competition, hosted in Florida, USA was the championship for North, South and Central American countries, hosted by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF).

Marchand, affectionately known as Lillatron, also claimed a silver medal in the open-class division.

Her conquests follow up an equally-impressive stint at the European Championships back in January.

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Bowen Assman

About the Author: Bowen Assman

I joined The Morning Star team in January 2023 as a reporter. Before that, I spent 10 months covering sports in Kelowna.
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