Kendrick Farris

Shreveport three-time Olympic weightlifter Kendrick Farris talks about his vegan diet and how his eating habits extended his career as a world class athlete.

Shreveport's own Kendrick Farris is getting some national attention these days and it's more to do with his diet than his athletic skills.

Shreveporter Kendrick Farris competes today in the weighlifting competition at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.

Today on KWKH I had the pleasure of speaking with a product of Shreveport, Olympian Kendrick Farris! Would you believe he is the ONLY weightlifter representing the United States of America in London this summer for the Olympics?! Take a listen to hear what he has to say about that impressive fact, and other interesting things we discussed: