Carissa Gump
Olympian - Weightlifting
Name: Carissa Gordon Gump
Sport: Weightlifting
Hometown: Stone Ridge, NY (11 years)/Essex, Vermont (6 years)/Colorado Springs, CO (18 years)
Current location: Essex, Vermont
Why did you want to be an Athlete Presenter? I wanted to become an athlete presenter to help educate the next generation of athletes on the importance of integrity and clean sport.
Favorite Sport to play outside of main sport: Believe it or not, none really. I like to stay active by hiking and working out.
Top 5 accomplishments in sport:
- Qualifying for the 2008 Olympics
- Becoming the 1st female athlete to qualify and compete in the 63kg weight class
- USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame Member
- Multiple Time Junior & Senior National Champion
- American Record Holder
Social media: Instagram: @carissa_oly_2008
