Record-breaking weekend for Team GBR at ISU Short Track Junior World Championships 2026

Team GBR’s next generation delivered a weekend to remember at the ISU Short Track Junior World Championships 2026 in Salt Lake City - smashing three British Junior Records and showing exactly why the future of British short track is so exciting.

Three British Junior Records — in one weekend

Willem Murray produced two standout skates in Salt Lake City:

• 500m: 40.995 (previous record: 41.451)

• 1000m: 1:22.736 (previous record: 1:25.585)

Joseph Armstrong added the third record of the weekend with a brilliant middle-distance effort:

• 1500m: 2:11.992 (previous record: 2:12.284)

  
  

More than records - a big step forward on the world stage

Beyond the headline times, the weekend was packed with momentum: five personal bests, two top-20 finishes, and clear progress in race craft across the squad — smarter decision-making, stronger positioning, and real resilience when the pressure ramped up.

The Junior World Championships environment is as intense as it gets: fast heats, tight margins, constant tactical battles. That’s exactly why performances like these matter. They’re not just “good skates” — they’re the kind of breakthrough moments that accelerate development and help juniors build the tools they’ll need as they push towards senior international racing.

Team GBR at the ISU Short Track Junior World Championships 2026

Team GBR was represented by a four-skater squad across the individual distances and the men’s relay: Willem Murray, Joseph Armstrong, Freddie Polak, and Albie Barlow.

Results and how to rewatch

Full event details and results are available via International Skating Union channels. (isu-skating.com).Fans are also able to follow the action on catch-up via the Skating ISU YouTube channel.

Overall, it was a hugely encouraging weekend for Team GBR in Salt Lake City - not just for the three British Junior Records, but for the clear progress across the full squad.

With five personal bests, two top-20 finishes and stronger, smarter racing under pressure, these athletes showed they’re building the speed, confidence and resilience needed to take the next step. Performances like this are exactly what set the platform for moving into senior competition, and the momentum coming out of Junior Worlds will be a real boost heading into the seasons ahead.