Elizabeth Smart wins multiple awards at Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding competition

7 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 24

Smart, 38, earned first in novice, second in Class D, and third in Masters 35+ at the Salt Lake City event on April 18, 2026.
Her achievements mark one year since her debut at the same tournament and follow appearances at the NPC Heart of Texas and NPC Masters USA.
A kidnapping survivor and child safety activist, Smart says bodybuilding celebrates her resilience and encourages others to pursue new experiences and happiness after trauma.

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