Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Meet The 17-Year-Old Powerlifter Who's Breaking World Records

LeeAnn Hewitt balances lifting, school, volunteer work, and more like a boss.

This is LeeAnn Hewitt.

This is LeeAnn Hewitt.

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Since moving to Florida from Jamaica at 4 years old, Hewitt has emerged at the top of her high school's Equine Pre-Veterinary Program, has earned membership in the National Honor Society and Chemistry Honor Society, and has just about completed her AICE diploma.

Since moving to Florida from Jamaica at 4 years old, Hewitt has emerged at the top of her high school's Equine Pre-Veterinary Program, has earned membership in the National Honor Society and Chemistry Honor Society, and has just about completed her AICE diploma.

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But she's not just academically gifted; she's also a record-breaking powerlifter and the youngest person ever to compete in the sport at a national level.

But she's not just academically gifted; she's also a record-breaking powerlifter and the youngest person ever to compete in the sport at a national level.

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"I was recruited me to join the girls weightlifting team by my current coach and former leadership teacher," Hewitt tells BuzzFeed. "After I competed in my second state championship, I decided to pursue lifting outside of school. That's when I discovered powerlifting."

"I was recruited me to join the girls weightlifting team by my current coach and former leadership teacher," Hewitt tells BuzzFeed. "After I competed in my second state championship, I decided to pursue lifting outside of school. That's when I discovered powerlifting."

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