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#
Height
5'7"
Age
29
Hometown
Apopka, FL
Education
University of Central Florida
Personal
Favorite Food: Everything...Favorite Food: literally....Favorite TV Show: "Burn Notice" or "Bloodline"...Hobbies/Interested outside of Weightlifting: Coaching, coaching, coaching!Career Highlights
- 2020 Pan American Champion
- Silver medal: 2016, 2017, 2018 Pan American Championships
- 2016 World University Champion
- Holds 2 current American Records
- Holds 2 Pan American Records
Olympic Experience
- Tokyo 2020
World Championship Experience
- 2017 & 2019 World Championships Silver Medalist (71kg)
- Previous appearances: 2018 (5th), 2015 (13th)
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