Amber DeLuca

Amber Anne DeLuca is an American professional strongwoman, athlete female bodybuilder, and motivational speaker.
Biography
Amber was born on July 26, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio, near the Cuyahoga River, the granddaughter of Levi Levering, a leader of the Omaha people during the early 20th Century. Of Omaha and Shoshone/Bannock heritage on her biological mother's side, she is recognized by the Omaha Nation as "Ponca-sa," and belongs to the Tapa, or Deer, Clan, one of seven within the Nation. She is also of Ojibway, Sioux, German, and French heritage on her father's side; she was, however, adopted when she was six months old and grew up in Peninsula, Ohio.
DeLuca was a member of the now defunct Native American Sports Council (which is an affiliated organization of the United States Olympic Committee). She has made guest appearances throughout Indian country, promoting a healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition and training.
Competition championships
NCAA Division II National Volleyball Tournament
All East Coast Athletic Conference Volleyball Player
Military World Championship Volleyball Team
USAF Air Combat Command Athlete of the Year
1989 Pennsylvania State armwrestling champion
2001 NABBA Ms Figure America
NPC Mid-USA, 2003, heavyweight bodybuilding champion
2005 Excalibur Heavyweight Champion
North America's Strongest Woman, 2011, 4th place overall
 
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