Mattie Rogers

About

Weight lifter who has represented the United States at a number of high-profile competitions, including the 2015 World Weightlifting Championships. She made headlines in 2016 when a video of her failing a lift went viral.

Before Fame

She began Crossfit at age 17 but transitioned to lifting less than a year later. She participated in her first national competition in 20140.

Trivia

Her weightlifting mishap led to being featured on HLN.

Family Life

She has an older sister and a younger brother. Her father passed away from colon cancer in 2001.

Associated With

She and Ray Williams have both represented the United States in weightlifting.