Rebecca Lorch
Rebecca Lorch (February 20, 1990 – December 18, 2022) was an American competitive weightlifter and strongwoman.[1]
Lorch was born in Dallas to Susan Steiner and Leonard Lorch.[2] She grew up in Mesquite, Texas, with an elder brother, Jeremy.[1] She attended Adelphi University as a theater major.[1] Just before graduation she had a motorcycle accident that caused damage to her leg; during rehabilitation she developed an interest in nutrition and majored in it at Montclair State University.[1]
Lorch started competing as a powerlifter and then entered strongwoman events in 2015.[1] She won the lightweight class of America's Strongest Woman in 2019 and 2020.[1][3] While competing she also worked as a nutrition coach.[1]
Lorch died by suicide on December 18, 2022, in Connecticut.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h Leland, John (January 20, 2023). "The Fierce Life and Sudden Death of America's Strongest Woman". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "Obituary: Rebecca Anne Lorch, 32, of Waterbury". Naugatuck, CT Patch. December 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ Beck, Kalle (October 26, 2020). "Americas Strongest Woman 2020 Lightweight Preview". Starting Strongman. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
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