Julio Cesar Gonzalez Beltran
Head Coach
Julio César González is widely recognized as one of Colombia's premier Olympic weightlifting coaches. With over 40 years of experience in the sport, he has been instrumental in elevating Colombian athletes to international prominence. Under his guidance, numerous athletes have competed in prestigious events such as the Pan American Games and the Olympics.
As a former elite lifter himself, Julio transitioned into coaching, dedicating his career to developing young talent. His commitment to excellence is evident through his organization of various international workshops and seminars, ensuring he remains at the forefront of Olympic weightlifting techniques.
Throughout his illustrious career, Julio has accumulated over 500 national gold medals and numerous international accolades. He has mentored athletes who have achieved podium finishes, including Jhony González, Nidia Pardo, Rus Meri Villar, José Uría, Orlando Arnedo, Yeni Álvarez, and Luis López.
In both the 2018 and 2020 Train Weightlifting camps, Julio served as the Head Coach, delivering an unparalleled training experience that left a lasting impact on all participants.
Darwin Gonzalez
Olympic Weightlifting Coach
Darwin González began his Olympic weightlifting journey at just 10 years old and quickly became part of two national teams: Seleccion Bolívar and Seleccion Bogotá. He competed in multiple national competitions, earning numerous gold medals throughout his athletic career.
After retiring from competition at 22, Darwin transitioned into coaching and has been contributing to the Colombian Olympic Weightlifting team through the IDRD (Instituto de Recreación y Deportes, Bogotá). In 2012, he was recognized as Coach of the Year by the IDRD in Bogotá.
With over 9 years of coaching experience, Darwin is one of the lead coaches at the Olympic training facilities in Kennedy, Bogotá. He is passionate about technical development and spends his days mentoring young athletes aged 10–15, preparing the next generation of Colombian weightlifting competitors.
During the 2018 and 2020 Train Weightlifting camps, Darwin played a key role as a coach, delivering high-quality training and guidance to all participants.