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.
6'2"
Morristown, NJ
Team: East Coast Gold
Coach: Rob Izsa
Weightclass: 105kg
Height: 6-2
What year did you begin lifting? 2009
How did you get involved? Found Rob Izsa at my high school
Favorite competition lift? Snatch
Favorite training lift? Back Squat or Cleans
Education: Morristown Rutgers University, 2016
Personal goals: To be an Olympian
Favorite Food: Lobster
Favorite book: Talent is Overrated
Favorite TV show: I don’t watch TV..
Favorite song: “For the Love of the Game” by Pillar
Hobbies/Interests: Eating, ping pong, handball and shot put/discus
Most people don’t know that.... I drive a 1990 Porsche
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