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9-Year-Old Powerlifter Smashes Records
3 Apr
Summary
- Nine-year-old Lucy Milgrim set three American powerlifting records.
- She deadlifted 180 pounds, three times her body weight.
- Milgrim balances powerlifting with training for wrestling.
At just nine years old, Lucy Milgrim has achieved remarkable success in the sport of powerlifting. In her first year participating, she has already set three American records recognized by USA Powerlifting. Her most recent accomplishment involved a 180-pound deadlift, which is approximately three times her own body weight, a feat captured in a viral video.
Beyond her record-breaking deadlift, Milgrim also holds the American records for bench press at 74 pounds and squat at 131 pounds. She competes in events like the Arnold Sports Festival, where she achieved her 180-pound deadlift on March 7th.
Powerlifting is a secondary sport for Milgrim, whose primary athletic pursuit is wrestling. She trains for wrestling about four to five days a week with her father, who is a former wrestler, and Olympic bronze medalist Vougar Oroudjov. Milgrim's father emphasizes safety in her training, focusing on proper technique and gradual weight increases.
Milgrim expresses enjoyment in powerlifting, appreciating aspects like the ability to wear makeup and style her hair, which contrasts with the more functional requirements of wrestling attire. Her success is already inspiring younger girls, who see her as a role model.
