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Kidnapping Survivor Elizabeth Smart Celebrates Bodybuilding Victory

4/24/2026

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Elizabeth Smart posted a photo from her fourth bodybuilding competition, saying she is proud of body and wants to celebrate it despite fearing judgment.
She recalled being kidnapped on June 5 2002, held for nine months, rescued on March 12 2003, and said her physical strength carried her through the ordeal.
She co-founded the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, which provides self-defense training and aid to survivors, and commenters described her as an inspiration.

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Elizabeth Smart posted a photo from her fourth bodybuilding competition, saying she is proud of body and wants to celebrate it despite fearing judgment.
She recalled being kidnapped on June 5 2002, held for nine months, rescued on March 12 2003, and said her physical strength carried her through the ordeal.
She co-founded the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, which provides self-defense training and aid to survivors, and commenters described her as an inspiration.