BILLINGS — It's the bar, the breath and the lift — that's the recipe for 17-year-old West High powerlifter Halle Sawicki, who has chalked up 11 world records and shows no signs of slowing down.

The decorated wall at Sawicki's home hints at achievements beyond those world records, displaying evidence of a powerlifting career that's already reached extraordinary heights for someone her age.

"I have two world championship titles and three national titles … and I'm going for my fourth state title in March," Q2's Athlete of the Week told MTN Sports.

Watch Halle's story and why life after powerlifting may surprise you: Q2 AOW: West's Sawicki sets 11 powerlifting world marks; 'unheard of' feat

She most recently set four world records at a competition in Las Vegas, competing against challeng

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