- Siua Tongi Jr., 11, from West Valley City, aims to break powerlifting records.
- He currently bench presses 225 pounds, squats 315 pounds and deadlifts 335 pounds.
- His family supports his journey, emphasizing safety, technique and community impact.
WEST VALLEY CITY — Most powerlifters spend years building strength before chasing records. But 11-year-old Siua Tongi Jr. is already turning heads with numbers that have earned him a reputation as one of the strongest young lifters in the world.
The West Valley City sixth grader was preparing for a powerlifting competition this weekend, where he will attempt to break a world record.
Despite his growing online following and attention from professional athletes, Siua remains soft-spoken and humble outside the gym. Inside, however, his strength speaks for itself…