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.
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Athlete Bio#
Age
21
Hometown
Hixson, TN
Personal
- Mom owned a Crossfit gym and trained there for 3 years
- Favorite lift is a clean and jerk
- Greatest accomplishment is holding American records in the 63kg weight class
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 gold)
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, gold (71 kg)
Career Highlights
- Gold - 2024 IWF World Cup Phuket
- Bronze - 2023 Riyadh World Championships
- Gold - 2023 Pan American Games Santiago
- Bronze - 2023 Bariloche Pan American Championships
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