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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Orange, CA
NMU, GCU, UF
How did you get involved in the sport?
In high school I started through Florida high school weightlifting. I was lucky enough to have an Olympic Weightlifting club at my high school that I started training with after school.
What is your favorite lift in competition?
Any third attempt.
What is your greatest accomplishment/ achievement of your athletic career?
I’m proud of everything I have done in the sport. Everything I have overcome, how long I’ve dedicated myself to my goals and how I continue to be open to learning and growing to get better after so many years. Of course certain personal records and teams I have qualified for are great and worth adding but I’m more focused on the future.
Who have been your biggest supporters in your athletic career?
I’ve had a lot of role models in this sport that have shaped who I have become. Some were athletes and some were coaches but there are too many to list here. I’ll say for sure I cherish everyone who has taken the time to mentor me or support me through my career.
What is the best part about competing?
Making lifts when it counts.
Any social media channels or anything else you want your fans to know about?
I have a Twitter: Jessicalucero97 & Instagram jessicalucero9
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