KC Mitchell (born 1986) is an American powerlifter and former soldier. He is the first amputee to compete for a national powerlifting title.[1]
KC Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | powerlifting |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Awards | |
He was wounded while serving with the U.S Army in Afghanistan in Kandahar province.
On April 3, 2010, he was on a mounted night patrol, when the vehicle he was in struck an explosive device. He sustained extensive injuries that required his left leg to be amputated. He required 44 surgeries as a result of this injuries, he suffered with painkiller addiction, alcoholism and depression during his recovery.[2]
In January 2017, he competed in the USPA American Cup Los Angeles.[3]
Personal records
edit- Powerlifting Competition Records
done in official Powerlifting full meets[4]
- Squat – 197.5 kg (435.4 lbs)
- Bench press – 202 kg (446.4 lbs)[5]
- Deadlift – 272.5 kg (600.8 lbs)
- Total – 662.5 kg (1460.5 lbs)
References
edit- ^ "Local veteran trains to be the 1st amputee to compete for a national powerlifting title". KGET.com. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- ^ "K.C. Mitchell Lost His Leg But Not His Spirit". Muscle & Fitness. 2016-10-14. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ "One Leg Monster". theathletedaily.com. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- ^ "USPA Powerlifting - Competition Results". www.uspa.net. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
- ^ "KC Mitchell". www.openpowerlifting.org. Retrieved 2021-01-20.