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Katie Lee GrosskopfPowerlifting
Katie Lee Grosskopf

Current City: Portland, OR

Hometown: New York, NY

Age: 42

Division: Powerlifting

Years as a Vegan: 6

Why you became a vegan: My partner had been vegan for a few years prior and it was an easy choice for me to transition to a vegan lifestyle. I had not been eating dairy for awhile due to previous health issues, and we are fortunate to live in Portland, OR where the amount of vegan groceries, restaurants, and resources are diverse and plentiful.

Favorite foods/meals: I love noodles in all forms. Our favorite meal at home is spaghetti, but ramen, pho, mac n’ cheez, baked ziti, literally all noodles are a gift to my mouth.

Favorite exercises: Any kind of squat.

Competition Highlights:

2025 Classic & Equipped Age Division Nationals

  • 3rd Place

2023 DT Mr America

  • 1st Place

2023 NW Border Battle

  • 1x 1st Place
  • 1x Record - Oregon State 84kg+ Women's Squat Record
  • Oregon State 84kg Women's Total Record

2021 DT NJ State Championships

  • 1st Place