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.
Jamia Jackson
Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'8
Hometown
Lake City
Year of birth: 1982
What year did you being lifting? 2006
Quick Facts
Make an Olympic TeamFavorite Food: Collard Greens with Chicken & Rice, I also love Pasta
Favorite Book: Jodi Piccult Books & anything Strength/Conditioning Related
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite song that gets you motivated: Hustle Hard
Hobbies/Interested outside of Weightlifting: I love music, movies, football and food
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2008 – 13th (2-Man Competition - Women)
- Years of participation: 2-Man Competition - Women 2008
- Top finish: 13th – 2008 (2-Man Competition - Women)
Career Highlights
- World Cup, 2008 (2-Man Competition (Individual) - Women)
- World Junior Championships, Innsbruck, 2008 (2-Man Competition - Women)
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