Matt
Bruce
Athlete Bio#
Height
5'6"
Hometown
Baton Rouge
Weight Division: 85kg
Height: 5'6"
Education: Bachelor's in Special Education from Louisiana State University, Master's in Sports Management
Coach: Gayle Hatch
Most People Don't Know That: I teach special education for 3-9-year-olds
Most Influencial Person(s) in your Sporting Career: Gayle Hatch (coach)
Hobbies / Interests Outside of Weightlifting: Boating, Fishing, LSU football
Favorite Book: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Favorite TV Show: The Ultimate Fighter
Favorite Music Genre: Classic Rock
Favorite Food: Gumbo with potato salad
Personal: Bruce began weightlifting in 1997 as part of a strength and conditioning program for football. Now a three-time Senior Nationals medalist, Bruce has represented Team USA at every Senior World Championships since 2005 with the goal of competing at the 2012 Olympic Games.
