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.
Tayon Vereen
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Age
25
Hometown
Savannah, GA
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How did you get involved in the sport?
I had a friend that always talked about going to lift weights after school. So he invited me to his gym one day, and here we are.
What is your favorite lift in competition?
The Snatch
What is your greatest accomplishment/ achievement of your athletic career?
Making the 2019 Jr. World Team and becoming national champion.
Who have been your biggest supporters in your athletic career?
My family, coach, and my sponsors.
What is the best part about competing?
The feeling of hitting those huge lifts that you wouldn’t come close to in training with ease.
Any social media channels or anything else you want your fans to know about?
They can follow me on Instagram @Wolvereen.kg
Career Highlights
- Junior World Championships, Suva, 2019 (109kg - Clean & Jerk - Men, 109kg - Men, 109kg - Snatch - Men)
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