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Will Easley
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Age
24
Hometown
Aurora, IL
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How did you get involved in the sport?
I got into weightlifting to get stronger for football but ended up quitting football to pursue lifting full time.
What is your favorite lift in competition?
Clean and jerk
What is your greatest accomplishment/ achievement of your athletic career?
Making the junior world and pan am team
Who have been your biggest supporters in your athletic career?
My parents, my coach, and my close friends.
What is the best part about competing?
The adrenaline and the high of winning a competition.
Any social media channels or anything else you want your fans to know about?
Instagram: willeasley_ Twitter: will_willeasley
Career Highlights
- Junior World Championships, Tashkent, 2021 (89kg - Clean & Jerk - Men, 89kg - Men, 89kg - Snatch - Men)
- Junior World Championships, Suva, 2019 (89kg - Clean & Jerk - Men, 89kg - Men)
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