9 year old video champ

He’s 9 Years Old and a Video-Game Circuit Star

New York Region
He’s 9 Years Old and a Video-Game Circuit Star
By BRUCE LAMBERT
Published: June 7, 2007
Victor M. De Leon III — known to rivals and fans as Lil’ Poison — is thought to be the youngest pro gamer.

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Victor M. De Leon III has been playing video games on the professional circuit for five years now, racking up thousands of dollars in prizes and endorsements at tournaments around the country. He has a national corporate sponsor, a publicist and a Web site, with 531 photos chronicling his career. A documentary filmmaker has been following him for months.

Victor weighs 56 pounds and likes to watch SpongeBob SquarePants at his home here on Long Island. He celebrated his 9th birthday last month with a trip to a carnival and a vanilla cake. He gets above-average marks in the third grade, where he recently drew a dragon for art class.


Comment: This can't be healthy for body, mind, or spirit!