Kendrick Farris facts for kids
Farris at the 2012 USA Weightlifting Nationals
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| Full name | Kendrick James Farris | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | July 2, 1986 Shreveport, Louisiana |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 94 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | https://www.kingsofweightlifting.com/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Weightlifting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 94 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Kyle Pierce | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Kendrick James Farris (born July 2, 1986) is an amazing weightlifter from the United States. He has represented his country in the Olympics multiple times! Kendrick competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics. He also won a silver medal at the 2013 Summer Universiade. In 2010, he became the Pan-American Champion. His coach, Kyle Pierce, helped him achieve these great successes.
Kendrick's Olympic Journey
Kendrick Farris is well-known for his Olympic appearances. He first competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. There, he lifted in the 85 kg weight class and finished in 8th place.
He then went on to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London. In this competition, he placed 10th.
Breaking Records
Kendrick is a very strong athlete. On May 8, 2016, he set a new U.S. record during the Olympic trials. He lifted a total of 831 pounds (370 kg in the snatch and 461 kg in the clean and jerk).
In the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Kendrick finished 11th in the 94 kg weight class. He lifted 160 kg in the snatch and 197 kg in the clean and jerk.
About Kendrick's Life
Kendrick Farris was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to college at Louisiana State University in Shreveport.
Kendrick is married to Katrina, and they have two sons named Khalil and Kingsley. Since late 2014, Kendrick has followed a vegan diet. This means he eats only plant-based foods.
See also
- List of vegans
