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.
Lander Wells
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Age
23
Hometown
Elko, MN
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How did you get involved in the sport?
I started weightlifting because my dad, a football coach, wanted me to play. I didn't really enjoy football but did a few skill camps to try it out. Included in these camps was a more Olympic style Weightlifting. The coach is my current coach today and that's when I got to know him. I had no idea there were competitions for the sport until I was asked if I wanted to compete, and ever since then I have.Career Highlights
- Junior World Championships, Tashkent, 2021 (89kg - Clean & Jerk - Men, 89kg - Men, 89kg - Snatch - Men)
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