Have Fun And Make Lifts: The Simple Strategy Pushing Hampton Morris To The Top Of The Weightlifting World
Morris is aiming to become the first U.S. man to win an Olympic medal in the sport since 1984.
Athlete Bio#
Age
34
Hometown
Eau Claire, WI
Education
University of Missouri
Personal
- Coached by Wilson Fleming
- First year of competition was in 2019
- Attended Winona State University, Indiana State University and University of Missouri
- Threw for Indiana State University competing in shotput, discus, hammer and weight through
- Qualified for seven NCAA Championships
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – silver (+87kg - Clean & Jerk - Women, +87kg - Women), 6th (+87kg - Snatch - Women)
- Years of participation: +87kg - Clean & Jerk - Women 2023; +87kg - Snatch - Women 2023; +87kg - Women 2023
- Medals: 2 (2 silver)
- Silver – 2023 (+87kg - Clean & Jerk - Women, +87kg - Women)
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, 5th (+81kg - Women)
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