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The hungry boy who devoted his life to muscle

The hungry boy who devoted his life to muscle

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Gilbert Alaskadi grew up in the African country of Chad. His family was poor, and he spent much of his childhood hungry, with people frequently making fun of his small stature. Then, when he was a teenager, he encountered a bodybuilding pamphlet, promising quick muscle growth in a handful of weeks. He wanted the physique, but first he'd need money and calories. At the first oppurtunity he ran away from home, left the country, and jumped head-first into the world of bodybuilding.

Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producer: Harry Graham
Editor: Munazza Khan

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Mantik K

so inspiring

Aug 26th
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The hungry boy who devoted his life to muscle

The hungry boy who devoted his life to muscle

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