Barefoot, he was able to slither up the last several feet, though however, at the bottom, he got a little assistance with his feet. Nevertheless, even just for several pulls without the assistance at the top, that was impressive. Liam Hoekstra did 17 sit-ups in one minute, though it was not clear if his feet were anchored; only the first sit-up was shown, and his feet were not anchored, and this first sit-up appeared to be a sample sit-up before the actual test.
Neither of the boys understood how to do a pushup, but then Liam, while in a sunken pushup position, casually flipped over and supported himself on one hand, in a side-bridge position, to look at his father, sustaining the bridge position. A 3-year-old normally cannot do this.
This short stature eliminates a number of sports; it would be useless to prime Liam Hoekstra for Olympic-caliber swimming, though he takes swimming lessons, and his swim instructor says he has the makings of a great swimmer.
Take Michael Phelps. An NBA player who stands has an unfair advantage, no? Or how about that super thin marathon runner, or that very short gymnast? Or that giant-slalom skier with the relatively LONG legs that provide a solid base of support while skiing downhill? One has to wonder how many Olympic or pro athletes might have the same genetic condition that Liam Hoekstra has, and were simply never tested for it.
It was only by chance that Liam Hoekstra was diagnosed. The doctor became intrigued and recalled reading about cows that had abnormal muscle mass due to a genetic anomaly, and he wondered if perhaps Liam Hoekstra might have the same condition. Leroy Vinnegar. Esteban Castillo. Celebrities Born in United States. Jayson Nix Baseball Player. Noah Jacob YouTube Star. Peter Tolan Screenwriter. Timothy McKernan Dancer.
Famous Birthdays September 1. Nathan MacKinnon Hockey Player. Harvey Thomas Strosberg Lawyer. Theblondevirgo TikTok Star. Currently, Liam Hoekstra is 16 years, 2 months and 13 days old. Liam Hoekstra will celebrate 17rd birthday on a Thursday 1st of September Below we countdown to Liam Hoekstra upcoming birthday.
According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac.
Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
Liam Hoekstra was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake. Born with a rare condition called Myostatin deficiency, his body builds muscle fast and inhibits body fat. The first appearance of his unique strength was at only five months old when he performed an iron cross.
Both he and Nikola Szafeczka rose to fame as children.
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