Local 12-year-old girl sets powerlifting records

FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. — A 12-year-old girl set five American records in a powerlift competition in March.

Katlyn Griffin started coming to Steel Mill CrossFit two years ago, and fell in love with lifting.

She worked hard and eventually got to where she is today.

Her coach said she won two back squat records, two bench press records and one deadlift record of 203 pounds.

“I come into the gym about four times a week and I give it all I got,” said Katlyn.

Katlyn said she’s pushing to set even more records in the future, and hopes to be an inspiration to other young girls wanting to do CrossFit.

Cox Media Group