Lee Winroth Explained

Lee Winroth (born 2 September 1998) is a Swedish footballer and weightlifter. In football, she plays as a forward for Sundsvall.

Powerlifting career

Winroth broke a world record for lifting 190 kilograms in a deadlift at the age of 16. This was unofficial, however, as it took place during a training session.^[2] Videos of Winroth powerlifting went viral on YouTube.^[3] In February 2016, she repeated the feat in a competition, therefore becoming the official world record holder for deadlift.^[4]

Personal life

Winroth was diagnosed with scoliosis from a young age.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lee Winroth . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG . 13 June 2024 . en.
2. Web site: Drog hela 190 kilo i marklyft – bara 16 år. . 16 September 2015. 11 May 2021. Fredriksson. Emelie. Swedish.
3. Web site: Citadel soccer's Lee Winroth is a YouTube hit, as a record-setting female weightlifter from Sweden. . 25 June 2018. 11 May 2021. Hartsell. Jeff.
4. Web site: Nytt världsrekord i marklyft av Kvarnsvedens Lee Winroth. . 20 February 2016. 11 May 2021. Ericson. Stefan. Swedish.
5. Web site: Här krossar Kvarnsvedens Winroth världsrekordet. . 14 September 2015. 11 May 2021. Illerhag. Erik. Swedish.