Trevor Owens – 2020 Youth National Champion Clean & Jerk, Silver Medal Total
What is your name?
Trevor Owens
How old are you?
17
What grade are you in?
11th
Where do you attend school?
Hickory Ridge
What sport(s) do you play?
Weightlifting and Track & Field
Why did you first choose your sport?
I chose weightlifting to get stronger for football
Why do you continue to play your sport?
It gives me something to do to relieve stress
If you could achieve anything you wished for in your sport, what would it be?
Win at the Olympics
How important is achieving your sporting goals to you?
Very important
What is your favorite sports quote?
You’re never a loser until you quit trying- Mike Ditka
What is your favorite song to listen to prior to competing?
Love sosa - chief keef
What is your favorite movie about sports?
Rocky 4
How does being an athlete make you a better person?
It teaches you that with hard work and dedication you can do anything
What is the one thing you always do after a good performance?
Go home and eat
What do you do to calm your butterflies while you compete?
Don’t get them
If you could play another sport what would it be?
Basketball
What age were you when you started your sport?
12
What is your favorite food to eat the night before a big competition?
Steak and rice
Who inspired you as a young athlete?
Kobe Bryant
What one word describes you?
Determined
Who was your favorite coach and why?
Dan because he always pushes me to be the best I can
What do you give up to play sports?
Hanging out with friends and going out on the weekends
What is your favorite place to compete?
A big national stage
What is your favorite mantra?
Because I can
Do you think attitude is a factor in winning?
Yes. The biggest factor
What image gets you ready to compete?
Me on top of the podium
How does being an athlete inspire you to do good?
It gives me something important to work towards
How does athletics make you a better student or worker?
It teaches hard work