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Man with cerebral palsy becomes elite bodybuilder

Metro
October 10, 2019
Man with cerebral palsy becomes elite bodybuilder

Matt Elson never imagined that he would be competing on the world stage as an elite bodybuilder, because he has a condition that impairs his strength and coordination.

The 34-year-old was diagnosed with hemiplegia – a form of cerebral palsy which physically impairs the left side of his body – as a result of complications at birth.

But over the past few years, Matt has...