U.S. Olympic Athletes

Jessica Beed

Hometown:  Norman, OK

College Currently Attending or Graduated From (include year):  Senior in High School (homeschooled) 

 Major Area of Study:  Anatomy & Physiology 

Weight Class:  69kg

 USA Weightlifting Club: USA STARS  

Coaches: Steve Miller & Jeff Beed 

 What Year Did You Begin Weightlifting? 2002

How Did You Get Involved?  Began training in Olympic Lifts at Judo gym to strengthen self for Judo.

Favorite Competition Lift: Clean & Jerk

Favorite Training Lift: Clean & Jerk

Most Influential Person(s) in Your Sporting Career:  My judo coaches for the past 10 years, Sensei Patrick Burris (72 & 76 Judo Olympian) & Sensei Kristi Burris at USA STARS in Moore, OK. Also, Steve Miller, my Olympic Weightlifting coach for the past 8 years, at USA STARS.

 Hobbies/Interests Outside of Weightlifting: Judo, music, video games, target shooting with hi-cal weapons, friends, face-book & my cat Tiger.  

Favorite Book(s): the Bible, Where the Red Fern Grows, Lord of the Rings.  

Favorite TV Show and/or Movie:  Star Wars, the Mentalist, Equilibrium, Lord of the Rings, most all of the western classics.

Favorite Music Genre: Christian rock, alternative, 

Favorite Food:  anything. 

 Personal Goals:  Olympics, personal trainer.

Most People Don't Know This About Me: I have won national titles and international trips