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

NPR News · May 25, 2026, 9:00 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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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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