NOT even the rain and clart could dampen spirits at this year’s Egremont Crab Fair, where Jack Brown of Haydon Bridge once again underlined his status as one of Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling’s finest.
Battling through heavy showers and a sodden ring, Brown stormed to the 14st World Championship title for the third time. In the final against Kendal’s James Hayhurst, he took the opening fall with a skilful twist off a left-side buttock before sealing victory in style with an inside hipe.
The hardy crowd, huddled beneath umbrellas, roared their approval as Brown celebrated another crown to add to his growing haul.
This latest success completed a remarkable treble in just over a month. In August, Brown lifted the 13st championship at Allendale before following up with the 12st title at Keswick Show. Egremont provided the perfect stage for number three.
It has been quite a journey. Brown captured his first championship at the age of just 14 and, aside from 2015 and the Covid hiatus of 2020–21, has claimed at least one title every year since. His tally now stands at 24 championships, and by conquering every weight category he has already secured his place in the history books as the first wrestler ever to complete the full senior set.
The all-time record remains the preserve of the legendary Tom Harrington with 45 titles. But at only 30, Brown has time firmly on his side – and on current form, few would bet against him one day rewriting the record books.
With are now reaching the end of an enjoyable grass season, including Stanhope Show where Jack was victorious again and with only two events left on the calendar; Alwinton Show and Wasdale Head Show both on 11th October. The wrestling clubs at Rothbury, Carlisle, Kendal and Waberthwaite will start their indoor winter training ready for next year. The sport of Cumberland & Westmorland Wresting is open to all – check out our clubs https://www.cwwa.org.uk/association/clubs/
Results
Egremont
U10yrs: 1, G McCartney; 2, K Pedley; 3, J Batty
U12yrs: 1, W Wilson; 2, J Pedley; 3, A Hague
U15yrs: 1, W Wilson; 2, E Batty; 3, I Batty
U18yrs: 1, E Batty; 2, I Batty
Ladies AW: 1, Dy Southward; 2, Dn Southward; 3, C Hague
11.5st: 1, A Carlile; 2, A Batty
13st: 1, J Hayhurst; 2, A Batty; 3, A Carlile
14st Ch’ship: 1, J Brown; 2, J Hayhurst; 3, A Batty; 4, D Atkinson
AW: 1, J Ewart; 2, J Hayhurst; 3, J Brown
Thropton
U8yrs: 1, G Taylor; 2, R Brown
U10yrs: 1, J Pringle; 2, R Brown; 3, B Younger
U12yrs: 1, J Pringle; 2, H Redshaw; 3, P Brown
U15yrs: 1, J Potter; 2, Z Robertson; 3, K Nisbett
U18yrs: 1, G Younger; 2, E Younger; 3, Z Robertson
Girls U15yrs: 1, L Coulston; 2, P Brown; 3, C Morris
Ladies AW: 1, L Coulston; 2, C Morris; 3, M Gaff
13st: 1, C Carlyle; 2, E Younger; 3, J Burn
AW: 1, Z Singleton; 2, K Younger; 3, E Younger
Diary
Sat 11 Oct – 12.30pm Alwinton Show
U8yrs / U10yrs / U12yrs / U16yrs / Girls U17yrs / Ladies AW / U21yrs / 11.5st / 14st / AW
Sat 11 Oct – 4pm Wasdale Head Show
U10yrs / U12yrs / U15yrs / U18yrs / Girls U17yrs Ladies / 10.5st / AW
Photos
Jack winning 13st Championship at Allendale 16/08/25. Pictured with Jim Bland the first winner of this championship in 1958.
Jack winning 12st Championship at Keswick Show 25/08/25. (Cup with red rosette)
Jack winning 14st Championship at Egremont Crab Fair 20/09/25. (Belt in box)
