Athlete Things - Episode 54: Layla Soto, the Federation Conqueror

In this episode of Athlete Things: Road to Junior Worlds, host Bobby sits down with Layla Soto, USA's U84kg Junior National Champion.

Layla discusses her journey of dominance in the USAPL, where she consistently secured podium finishes at top-level meets. She also shares her bold decision to transition from USAPL to Powerlifting America, the USA's IPF affiliate, driven by her ambition to compete against the best on the world stage.

The path to the world stage wasn't easy — Layla opens up about the injuries she faced and how she overcame them. 

Despite being the top nominee, Layla downplays the expectations and pressure, focusing instead on enjoying the experience with her coach Steven.

With just three weeks until her big performance, tune in to hear Layla’s inspiring story and how she’s preparing for the world stage.