Prize-winning female bodybuilder with one leg wins hearts in China
- School bullies tormented Gui Yuna after she lost her right leg when she was hit by a truck aged seven
- She went on to become a Paralympian and at 35 she is finding success in bodybuilding – and has a sizeable online following
Tears fill Gui Yuna’s eyes as she describes losing her right leg in a road accident aged seven and school bullies kicking away her crutch to make her fall.
But they would not dare do that now – the 35-year-old is a prize-winning bodybuilder and former Paralympian whose inspirational story has gone viral in China.
Gui, who competed in long jump at the 2004 Athens Paralympics, is new to bodybuilding but won the first time she competed in October.
Images of her strutting on stage in a high-heeled shoe and bikini – all while leaning on her crutch – featured heavily in Chinese media and won her a sizeable online following.
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“It’s possible that I won first place not because of my professionalism or muscles, but because of my confidence and bravery to stand on the stage and show myself to everyone,” Gui said.