Abby Toro is an 8-year-old from Provencal that will be lifting at the New Orleans Invitation Powerlifting Meet Sept. 4. This will be Abby’s first powerlifting competition, and she will have the potential to break up to four Louisiana State records for her age and weight class.

Her dad and coach, Derek Toro, is a former Louisiana State and National Champion Powerlifter from Natchitoches, and will accompany her to New Orleans. After the New Orleans Invitational Abby will have an opportunity to travel to San Diego, Cali. to compete in the USA Powerlifting Youth National Championships.