The oldest bodybuilder in the world
At an age as old as 83, it seems like the best way to pass the time is to sit in your favorite chair with your favorite book or morning paper and enjoy your retirement. But for Ray Moon, this method is not suitable, because he is the oldest bodybuilder in the world and still participates in international bodybuilding competitions. And even wins! The other day, for example, he participated in the International World Fitness Championship in Melbourne, Australia.
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1. This event was especially important for him, because he first appeared on the scene after the battle with bladder cancer. After two years of semi-retirement, Mr. Moon returned and competed in over 35 categories.
2. Although he did not win the competition, he was given a certificate confirming his title as the oldest bodybuilder. He recently had to put his bodybuilding on hold because he had cancer.
3. But at the first opportunity, he picked up his dumbbells again and went to the competition. At first, he could only lift 1 kg in each arm. But now that the illness is over, he can lift up to 45 kg again.
4. Mr. Moon doesn't seem to have forgotten anything from his bodybuilding career. For example, how to flirt with young contestants.
5. Previously, he also had polio, open heart surgery, cardiac arrest. He even survived clinical death. Mr. Moon began bodybuilding in the mid-70s, and then began to participate in competitions.
6. Three years ago he was named the oldest bodybuilder, and he got into the Guinness Book of Records.
Keywords: Bodybuilding | Seniors