Giulia Imperio — Italian weightlifter, European Champion, and Mediterranean Games gold medalist — is one of Europe’s most exciting strength athletes. Born December 7, 2001, in Grottaglie (Taranto), Italy, this 24-year-old completed a comeback from injury and surgery to win gold at the 2026 European Weightlifting Championships. With roughly 740K Instagram followers, she’s one of the most followed strength athletes in Europe.
Giulia Imperio Personal Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Giulia Imperio |
| Profession | Professional Weightlifter, Italian Army Athlete |
| Date of Birth | December 7, 2001 |
| Age | 24 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Grottaglie (Taranto), Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Competition Category | 48 kg (Women’s) – moved up from 49 kg |
| @giuliaimperioo (~740K followers) | |
| Net Worth | Unverified – public estimates range from $300K to $600K |
Giulia Imperio Body Measurements
| Measurement | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | ~5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Snatch PB | 78 kg (172 lbs) – set at the 2026 European Championships |
| Clean & Jerk PB | 98 kg (216 lbs) – set at the 2026 European Championships |
Major Achievements
| Competition | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 European Championships (Batumi) | 🏆 Gold – 48kg Category, 176kg total |
| 2022 European Championships | 🏆 Gold – 49kg Category |
| 2022 Mediterranean Games | 🏆 Gold Medal |
| Junior Worlds | Competed – 85kg Snatch at age 19 |
Who is Giulia Imperio
Giulia Imperio is a sponsored athlete of LGS Sportlab and competes as part of the Italian Army sports program (Esercito Italiano). After a two-year stretch dealing with injury and surgery, she returned to top form at the 2026 EWF European Championships in Batumi, Georgia (April 19, 2026), winning gold in the newly adopted 48kg category with a 176kg total (78kg snatch, 98kg clean & jerk). The comeback adds to a résumé that already included the 2022 European Championship gold (49kg) and the 2022 Mediterranean Games gold medal.
Giulia Imperio Latest News (2026)
- 🔴 EUROPEAN CHAMPION AGAIN: Won gold at the 2026 EWF European Championships in Batumi, Georgia (April 19, 2026), competing in the 48kg category after moving up from 49kg, with a 176kg total (78kg snatch / 98kg clean & jerk).
- Comeback From Injury: The Batumi gold capped a comeback from a two-year injury and surgery layoff, as detailed in a 2026 interview with Torokhtiy.
- Italian Army Athlete: Continues to represent the Esercito Italiano sports program in 2026.
- ~740K Instagram Following: Remains one of the most followed weightlifters in Europe, regularly sharing competition and training content.
FAQs
Giulia Imperio is an Italian weightlifter, 2026 European Champion, and Italian Army athlete competing in the 48kg category.
She was born on December 7, 2001, making her 24 years old as of 2026.
She competes in the women’s 48kg category, having moved up from 49kg.
She won gold at the 2026 EWF European Championships in Batumi, Georgia, with a 176kg total, completing a comeback from a two-year injury layoff.
There is no officially verified figure. Public estimates range from around $300,000 to $600,000.
