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Meet Rory van Ulft, a 7-year-old girl who can lift weights of 80 kg

“You are amazing girly!” expressed an individual.

Updated on: Dec 10, 2020, 11:17:15 IST
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The Internet is filled with all sorts of stories. Some may make you cry, some may make you giggle and some may make you say “But, how?” The story of 7-year-old Rory van Ulft belongs to the last category. It’s one of those stories that will leave you amused and surprised, all at the same time. This little girl has created a buzz by lifting weights of 80 kg.

The image shows Rory lifting weight. (Instagram/@roryvanulft)
The image shows Rory lifting weight. (Instagram/@roryvanulft)

She began training just after her fifth birthday, reports LadBible. The young one has also bagged several awards.

She has an Instagram account, managed by her parents, where the videos of her incredible feat are shared. Take a look at one such clip and prepare to get stunned.

Here’s another video of “refining the split jerk that’s made her the youngest ever #usaweightlifting youth national champion.”

“I like getting stronger. Being stronger lets me do more and get better at everything I try. I don’t think about what came before, or what will come after. I don’t think about anything. I just clear my mind and do it,” she told LadBible.

“Based on her current Sinclair total, Rory is not only the strongest seven-year-old in the world. She is likely also the strongest seven-year-old girl or boy who has ever lived, for whom there are verifiable competition results,” Rory’s dad told LadBible.

While commenting on her videos, people shared much-deserved praiseful comments.

“She’s so strong and technical, way to go girl,” praised an Instagram user. “You are amazing girly!” expressed another. An individual inquired about a tattoo visible on Rory’s arm. “Is that a real tattoo,” they asked. To which the original posted replied, “The tattoos are temporary, from @brat_tats—very realistic!”

What do you think of this amazing girl?

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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