Nine-Year-Old Champion Wrestler to Break World Record

When you think of world record setters, you think of swimmer Michael Phelps and sprinter Usain Bolt...you don’t think of a nine year old who has only been inside a gym three times in his entire life, but that’s what this story is all about-dreaming big dreams and lifting heavy weights.

Down a quiet two-lane country road in Sykesville, Maryland lies "the barn" where some of the areas best youth wrestlers hit the mats.

In the mix you’ll find seven-time national champion Aaron Brooks; he's only nine years old and already has over 300 wins.

His key to success is pretty simple "a lot of practice and a lot of time put into it".

Aaron's success on the mats has led to a challenge.

On June 12th, in New Jersey, he will attempt to break the world record in the bench press.

The current record for eight and nine-year-olds in the 88 pound weight class is 77 lbs.

Aaron can do multiple reps at that weight; his goal is to do one rep at between 90 and 100 pounds.