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.
5’'8 1/2”"
Charleston, Ill.
Sophmore at Charleston High School o attend college, preparing for an eventual career in law enforcement.
What year did you being lifting? 2009
How did you get involved: Began lifting in order to prepare for another sport (football) and never looked back.
Favorite Competition Lift: The snatch by far
Favorite training lift: Snatches off the low box
Favorite food: Baked salmon and stir fried broccoli.
Favorite Book: Really any book will do, I just love to read.
Favorite TV show: "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy"
Favorite Song: "Haunted" by Disturbed
Hobbies/Interested outside of weightlifting: Hunting and fishing, reading and spending time with my family and girlfriend and animals (3 dogs and 5 cats)
Most people don’t know that... I weighed in at a whopping 2 pounds when I was born.
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