Many of the sport's top colored belts have earned well-deserved promotions following standout performances at Worlds. Here's a rundown of the biggest names:
Promoted to purple belt
Iasmim Casser (blue belt double gold)
Matheus Menezes
Thalys Pontes
Promoted to brown belt
Lucas Protasio
Andy Murasaki
Connor Deangelis and Adam Bradley
Pedro Marinho
Crystal Gaxiola
Heather Morgan
Mayara Custodio
Promoted to black belt
Jonas Andrade, Thalison Soares and Italo Moura
Diego Oliveira Batista
Israel Souza
Jonnatas Gracie and Ronaldo Jr.
Johnatha Alves
Gabi Pessanha
Wilson Moreira
Guthierry Barbosa