About Sam Addo
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Sam began bodybuilding at the age of 17. Initially he became interested when his older brother took it up. Although his brother did not continue with bodybuilding Sam became totally motivated and continued working at it.
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This is Sam at the age of 18. He had already made
remarkable progress. |
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He took the great Lee Haney as his rôle model. To this day Sam still reveres Lee who he had the opportunity to meet in 1998 whilst competing in the USA. |
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From that day on
he has trained consistently and hard and it is a great testament
to his determination, inner 'spirit' and drive that has allowed
him to achieve such a phenomenal physique. |
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Sam left Ghana in
1995 at the age of 24 after competing in the MR. GHANA competition
in which he placed 2nd. |
In 1996 Sam had the
opportunity to meet Flex Wheeler. |
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In America in 1997 he competed in the PACIFIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIP. Again he placed 2nd. Also in 1997 he participated in the IRON MAN COMPETITION where he placed 1st. In 1998 Sam competed in the GOLD CLASSIC where he placed 1st. and again was placed 1st. in the MR. OREGON 1999 competition. |
After several years in the USA Sam returned to his home in Accra, Ghana where he now still lives. He still trains regularly - usually 6 days a week - and has recently judged bodybuilding contests in Ghana where there is a resurgence of interest in the sport.
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