Thrower Turned Weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen Must Lift Big, Or Stay Home
After the Pan Am Games, Theisen-Lappen turns her focus back toward a fierce qualifying battle for Paris.
Athlete Bio
Height
5'7"
Hometown
Shreveport, LA
Education
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Weight Class: 94kg
Height: 5'7"
USA Weightlifting Club: Louisiana State University Shreveport
Coach: Kyle Pierce
Education: Life
Most people don't know that... I have a sense of humor
Most Influential person(s) in your sporting career: Yahawah, Yahawahsha, Christ, Monica Lockett (mother), Kyle Pierce (coach/pops), Katrina Farris (wife) Hobbies/Interests outside of weightlifting: Xbox one, I'd challenge anyone to game of Madden or NBA2k
Favorite Books: The Bible
Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld
Favorite Music Genre: Conscious
Favorite Food: garden fresh pizza
Favorite Competition Lift: Clean & Jerk
Favorite Training Lift: Back squats
Olympic Teams: 2008, 2012
Personal: Farris began lifting when he was 12-years-old after his uncle, Kevin Burns, read an article in the newspaper about a weightlifting development center for young athletes. Less than 10 years after his introduction to the sport, Farris won back-to-back National titles in 2006 and 2007 en route to qualifying for his first Olympic Team. Farris set two American Records at the Olympic Games in ,Beijing where he placed eighth. He attributes faith in The Father and hard work to his success and has his sights set on climbing onto the World and Olympic podiums. The 29-year-old juggles being a husband, father (of two), athlete, and business man.