Tuesday, January 11, 2000
Updated: February 7, 2:56 PM ET
Michael Weiss USA
Michael Weiss
Born: August 2, 1976
Height: 5'8"
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Training Town: Fairfax, VA
Coach: Audrey Weisiger
Music: "The Lord's Prayer" performed by Mario Lanza
Career highlights
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Olympics
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Year
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Results
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1998
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7th
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Worlds
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Year
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Results
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2000
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3rd
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1999
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3rd
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1998
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6th
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1997
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7th
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Nationals
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Year
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Results
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2000
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1st
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1999
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1st
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1998
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2nd |
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1997
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2nd
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Michael is the two-time defending national champion. He was the first father since Roger Turner in 1934 to win the title. He won a bronze medal at the 1999 and 2000 World Championships.
Michael lifts weights five days a week. He bench-presses 300 pounds and leg-presses 1000 pounds.
