American weightlifter Hampton Morris is the first American in 55 years to set a world record in men’s senior competition. Morris has gained multiple world records and American records as well. The 20-year-old was initially interested in soccer, but at the age of 10, he shifted his focus to becoming a good weightlifter. Morris completed his education at Pope High School and is not admitted to any university as of now.
Along with being No. 2 in the world at 61 kg, he was also the highest-ranked American man heading into the final two Olympic qualifiers. He has clinched seven gold medals in total for the U.S. and is also a 3-time World Champion medalist with 1 junior gold, 1 senior gold, and 1 youth gold. In the 2023 World Weightlifting Championships, Morris became the first American to clinch a gold medal at a World Championship since 1972.
He had set eight new American records at the 2024 European Championships in Bulgaria and also qualified for the Paris Olympics. Along with this, he will be the youngest American male weightlifter at the Olympics since 2000. He qualified for the Summer Games after he broke the senior and junior clean and jerk world records. His current American records are in various weight categories, such as 61 kg (senior, youth, junior), 67 kg (senior, junior), 44 kg youth, and 55 kg youth.
Who are Hampton Morris’ parents?
Hampton Morris was born to parents Tripp Morris and Anne Marrie on February 17, 2004, in Marietta, Georgia.
Who is Hampton Morris’ father?
Hampton Morris’s father is Tripp Morris, who also coached his son from the very beginning of his career. No other information is available about him in the public domain.
Who is Hampton Morris’ mother?
Hampton Morris’ mother is Anne Marrie. Not much information is available about her in the public domain.
FAQ's On Hampton Morris’s Parents
A. Hampton Morris was born on February 17, 2004, which makes him 20 years old, as of June 2024.
A. Yes, Hampton Morris will compete at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
A. Hampton Morris has been coached by his father, Tripp Morris.
A. Hampton Morris started weightlifting at the tender age of 10 years old.
