Alyssa Brewton is only 13 years old and is focused on getting her reps in.
Alyssa had begun powerlifting at the age of nine years old and then took a break for a few years before returning just under a year ago with her mom as her trainer. Alyssa added that, “There have been times where we have left the gym crying and mad at each other, or we are excited or loving each other.” Her mother added, “It has its good moments, and it has its bad moments as she says, I know what she is capable of, so I am really tough on her, but at the same time, I have to let her be a kid.”
At only 13 years old Alyssa is the number one ranked powerlifter in the nation and the state in her weight class, which is 67.5-75 kilograms, in pounds, that is up to 165 pound. She currently has 16 state records.
“I never thought I would be here when I was younger, I never thought I would be here getting interviewed about me being first in the nation. I never thought I would get that far. It is kind of mind-blowing.” Said Alyssa.
On top of that, Alyssa plays basketball and softball for St. Mary’s Catholic School in Natchitoches, so she goes from practice to lifting six to seven days a week. In June, Alyssa reached a goal of competing at nationals in Las Vegas, where she finished in second place.
Alyssa stated that, “I really am wanting to go to the Olympics. If I do have the chance, I am going to go, If not, I am going to get to the highest point I can get to because I want to be the best at it.”
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