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'My body carried me,' Elizabeth Smart says. Now she's celebrating it
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'My body carried me,' Elizabeth Smart says. Now she's celebrating it

By Windsor JohnstonMay 25, 2026·Source: NPR·1 views

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Elizabeth Smart says she has gained confidence as a competitive bodybuilder. She continues to be an advocate for women and victims of sexual violence after she was kidnapped when she was 14.

Her abduction at age 14 drew international attention. After her rescue, Smart says she struggled with feeling shame around her body. Bodybuilding has helped her see herself differently.

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