\u201cThe impact this sport has on youth is pretty incredible. It helps with self-awareness and having fun, while also executing these lifts with great form and technique.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt’s pretty rare that we see an athlete, especially someone her size, be able, mentally and physically, to lift three times their body weight. That’s a big deal for adult athletes to eventually attain, so for a youth of her age to do that is incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014 Heather Faas, Executive Director, USA Powerlifting<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
What\u2019s next<\/h2>\n
Lucy Milgrim plans to continue pursuing her goals in both powerlifting and wrestling, with the ultimate aim of becoming an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling.<\/p>\n
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The takeaway<\/h2>\n
Lucy Milgrim’s remarkable achievements in powerlifting at just 9 years old are inspiring young athletes, especially girls, to pursue strength-based sports. Her success highlights the positive impact that sports like powerlifting can have on youth development, fostering self-awareness, discipline, and technical skill.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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