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