This guy with Down syndrome managed to change himself to compete in a bodybuilding competition

This guy with Down syndrome managed to change himself to compete in a bodybuilding competition

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Collin Clark, 22, works at the front desk at Bob's Gym North in Evansville, Indiana, USA. Clark has Down syndrome, but despite this, he is going to fulfill one of his most cherished desires - to take part in a bodybuilding competition.

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This guy with Down syndrome managed to change himself to compete in a bodybuilding competition

1. Clark's path to his dream began just over a year ago when he became friends with bodybuilder and trainer Glenn Ubelhor. Ubelhor, who also works at Bob's Gym North, says Clark's passion for bodybuilding started out of simple curiosity.

This guy with Down syndrome managed to change himself to compete in a bodybuilding competition

2. According to Ubelhor, in between workouts, he practices posing in preparation for the upcoming bodybuilding competitions. Clark began to imitate him.

This guy with Down syndrome managed to change himself to compete in a bodybuilding competition

3. So a friendship began between them, based on a mutual passion for bodybuilding, and Ubelhor began training Clark. After a year of training, Clark decided that he would enter a bodybuilding competition.

This guy with Down syndrome managed to change himself to compete in a bodybuilding competition

4. At the competition, which will be held on November 14, Clark will compete among beginners. At the same time, he will not be given any preferences - the guy will compete on equal terms with other competitors.

This guy with Down syndrome managed to change himself to compete in a bodybuilding competition

5. Ubelhor says that in his entire career he has never seen anyone as focused and disciplined as Clark.

This guy with Down syndrome managed to change himself to compete in a bodybuilding competition

6. Clark is completely passionate about his diet and training. The transformation has had a positive effect on his mood, which makes him happier. “I am so happy that I am doing this. Bodybuilding is in my blood and I've always wanted to do it since I was a kid," says Clarke.

This guy with Down syndrome managed to change himself to compete in a bodybuilding competition

7. In the photo on the left, Clark's weight is more than 90 kilograms with more than 30% body fat, and in the photo on the right, the guy's weight is 66 kilograms with 10% body fat.

This guy with Down syndrome managed to change himself to compete in a bodybuilding competition

8. Clarke advises anyone who is trying to make their dream come true, never give up.

Keywords: Bodybuilding | Guy | Down syndrome

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