title: KC Mitchell
text: # KC Mitchell
  
  KC Mitchell (born 1986) is an American powerlifter and former soldier. He is the first amputee to compete for a national powerlifting title.
  
  He was wounded while serving with the U.S Army in Afghanistan in Kandahar province.
  
  On April 3, 2010, he was on a mounted night patrol, when the vehicle he was in struck an explosive device. He sustained extensive injuries that required his left leg to be amputated. He required 44 surgeries as a result of this injuries, he suffered with painkiller addiction, alcoholism and depression during his recovery.
  
  In January 2017, he competed in the USPA American Cup Los Angeles.
  
  ## Personal records
  
  ### Powerlifting Competition Records
  
  done in official Powerlifting full meets
  
  * Squat – 197.5 kg (435.4 lbs)
  * Bench press – 202 kg (446.4 lbs)
  * Deadlift – 272.5 kg (600.8 lbs)
  * Total – 662.5 kg (1460.5 lbs)
  