Hampton Morris

Coach: Tripp Morris (Father)

Train out of (city and gym): Marietta, Georgia | Ritual Weightlifting

First Competition: Garage Freedom Open July 9, 2016

Competition Personal records: 140 SN, 187 CJ, 324 T - All are American records set at national events. 181 kg CJ at 2025 Senior Pan American Championships is 65 kg world record. 

Accolades (Titles, American/World Records)

Earned bronze at 2024 Paris Olympic Games, becoming first men's Olympic medalist since 1984

Became first American man to break a senior world record since 1969 with 176 kg clean & jerk as a 61 kg at the 2024 World Cup. 

2025 World Championships bronze medalist

2022 and 2024 Junior World Championships gold medalist

2023 Grand Prix I Silver Medalist
Seven-time champion at age-group Pan American Championships

2026 Senior Pan American Championships silver medalist

Holds two senior world records and three junior or youth world records

Holds 25 American records across senior, junior, and youth

Features

The Guardian Hampton Morris: Seven Coffees, 657lb Lifted and a Historic US Medal

Hampton Morris Wins Historic Olympic Weightlifting Medal for USA: ‘I’m just in disbelief’

Hampton Morris Becomes First American Men’s Olympic Medalist Since 1984

Hampton Morris Breaks World Record, Closes in on Olympic Weightlifting Spot

“Hamp the Champ” - A Weightlifting Documentary | Hampton Morris

Hampton Morris Breaks Decades Long Gold Medal Drought for Team USA Men