Lee Morris
Born: August 20, 1965
Hometown: Memphis, Tn
Current Residence: Harvest, Al.
What is your Alabama Connection? I moved to Alabama in 1977.
Current pursuits:
To continue to train and compete while encouraging others to be the best version of themselves.
Lifting History:
When did you start weightlifting and what inspired you to start weightlifting?
I began weightlifting in my early twenties because I wanted to get stronger.
When did you get involved with powerlifting and what got you interested in the sport?
I began powerlifting in my 30’s and started competing in my 40’s. In March of 2009, I competed in my first meet, the Alabama State Championship.
What weight class(es) did you compete in? 198, 220, 242
What are your best lifts in each category in each weight class?
Best Lifts @ 198 lb. Weight Class
DEADLIFT
TOTAL
BENCH PRESS
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
550
405
RAW
1450
WRAPS
500
Best Lifts @ 220 lb. Weight Class
DEADLIFT
TOTAL
BENCH PRESS
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
655
435
RAW
MULTI-PLY
670 @ 60 y.o.
Best Lifts @ 242 lb. Weight Class
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
BENCH PRESS
DEADLIFT
735 @ 59y.o.
MULTI-PLY
How many years did you compete? 16 plus years
Between what year and what year did you compete? 2009 – present
What is the approximate total number of meets you competed in? 26
List your favorite meets you competed in.
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My first meet (2009 Alabama State Championship)
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2009 National Championship
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2009 World Championship
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2024 World Championship
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2025 National Championship
What’s the highest classification you achieved? Elite (Pro)
What’s the highest score you achieved? 427.47 Dots
What are some of your powerlifting accomplishments?
As of this writing (2025), I hold two All-Time, All-Federation World Deadlift Records and am the #1 ranked dead lifter in the world in my division.
Who are some of the most memorable lifters/people for you in your career?
Tim Womack (great powerlifter and even better friend).
Phil Johnson (friend and inspiration, still lifting heavy at 70 years old).
Sarah Longshore Hayes, Justin Norton, Paul and Morgan Batiz (Empire Fitness. My weightlifting/powerlifting friends who ‘tolerate’ me).
Brent Tracey (Cell Block Gym. He is the most active, behind-the-scenes, hardest working guy, prepping his lifters at meets. He is always good for a laugh too).
Wade Johnson (The Ogre Compound. As a head judge, I always admired how Wade delt with the young, inexperienced lifters. Calming them, reassuring them, encouraging them).
With your name as part of the history of powerlifting in Alabama, what would you like to be most remembered for?
Encouraging others to be the best version of themselves and passing on what I have learned. I would like to be remembered for preferring to be significant over being successful. Successful is adding value to yourself whereas significant is adding value to others.
What words of wisdom would you like to pass down to future powerlifters?
Never stop learning. Practice like you play. Have fun.
What are some of your contributions to sport of powerlifting in Alabama?
Judge, spot/loader, encouraging everyone.
Dumbbell Row w/ 300#
735 # @ 59 y.o.