KC Mitchell

KC Mitchell (born 1986) is an American powerlifter and former soldier. He is the first amputee to compete for a national powerlifting title.[1]

KC Mitchell
Occupationpowerlifting
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Awards

He was wounded while serving with the U.S Army in Afghanistan in Kandahar province.

On April 3, 2010, he was on a mounted night patrol, when the vehicle he was in struck an explosive device. He sustained extensive injuries that required his left leg to be amputated. He required 44 surgeries as a result of this injuries, he suffered with painkiller addiction, alcoholism and depression during his recovery.[2]

In January 2017, he competed in the USPA American Cup Los Angeles.[3]

Personal records

Powerlifting Competition Records

done in official Powerlifting full meets[4]

  • Squat – 197.5  kg (435.4 lbs)
  • Bench press – 202 kg (446.4 lbs)[5]
  • Deadlift – 272.5 kg (600.8 lbs)
  • Total – 662.5  kg (1460.5 lbs)

References

  1. "Local veteran trains to be the 1st amputee to compete for a national powerlifting title". KGET.com. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  2. "K.C. Mitchell Lost His Leg But Not His Spirit". Muscle & Fitness. 2016-10-14. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
  3. "One Leg Monster". theathletedaily.com. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  4. "USPA Powerlifting - Competition Results". www.uspa.net. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
  5. "KC Mitchell". www.openpowerlifting.org. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
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