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Elizabeth Smart Says Stepping Onstage a Win

9/7/2026

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Elizabeth Smart competed at the NPC North American Championships in Pittsburgh.
She placed at the bottom of both the Masters 35+ and Open Class D divisions.
On September 5 she posted an Instagram video posing in a blue bikini.
She said stepping onstage was a win for her despite the low placement.
She launched the “The Survivor Files” podcast to give survivors a platform.

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Story summary

Elizabeth Smart competed at the NPC North American Championships in Pittsburgh.
She placed at the bottom of both the Masters 35+ and Open Class D divisions.
On September 5 she posted an Instagram video posing in a blue bikini.
She said stepping onstage was a win for her despite the low placement.
She launched the “The Survivor Files” podcast to give survivors a platform.