{"id":28990,"date":"2026-09-11T04:35:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T04:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=28990"},"modified":"2026-09-11T04:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T04:35:02","slug":"bikini-clad-elizabeth-smart-pens-emotional-message-after-placing-at-bottom-of-bodybuilding-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=28990","title":{"rendered":"Bikini-clad Elizabeth Smart pens emotional message after placing at bottom of bodybuilding competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Elizabeth Smart posted an emotional message after placing at the bottom of a bodybuilding competition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The activist <a data-ylk=\"slk:took to Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Dc6bzChyzo-\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">took to Instagram<\/a> Saturday to share that she had &#8220;such a blast&#8221; competing in the North American Championships in Pittsburgh \u2014 despite losing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Another show for the books! Had such a blast,&#8221; she wrote alongside a video of herself rocking a metallic blue bikini in the competition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve always said &#8216;just stepping on stage is a win for me!&#8217; And I completely stand by that. I competed in two classes: &#8216;Masters 35+,&#8217; which requires you to be 35 or older, and &#8216;Open Class D,&#8217; which is height-based. I placed at the bottom of both classes,&#8221; Smart, 38, revealed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Elizabeth Smart (seen above with a friend) penned an emotional message after placing at the bottom of the North American Championships in Pittsburgh. Elizabeth Smart\/Instagram\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/78389319b82b8762128e46c5541b9ec39324c8706e60e2b02fb3c8759b86ff37\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fpage_six_articles_559%2F18d4278cf8e4948c36be9f638ff39b57.jpg\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Smart (seen above with a friend) penned an emotional message after placing at the bottom of the North American Championships in Pittsburgh. Elizabeth Smart\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"&quot;I've always said 'just stepping on stage is a win for me!' And I completely stand by that,&quot; the activist (seen above with a friend) wrote on Instagram. Elizabeth Smart\/Instagram\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1476\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/36a3089e46662f9b124629b41b63e55628713842d2c013010948ef8bc9b4533a\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fpage_six_articles_559%2Ff56583809056e8fb339b362f8f80339d.jpg\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve always said &#8216;just stepping on stage is a win for me!&#8217; And I completely stand by that,&#8221; the activist (seen above with a friend) wrote on Instagram. Elizabeth Smart\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Smart (seen above with a friend) stunned in a blue metallic bikini for the competition. Elizabeth Smart\/Instagram\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1320\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/b8dfbfbbf63b638d5e6b7ba8a5fa7ef04332dc07a9233c37b0d8b7377e0427ff\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fpage_six_articles_559%2Fa47c70555c149a4ab457ee387885e710.jpg\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>Smart (seen above with a friend) stunned in a blue metallic bikini for the competition. Elizabeth Smart\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Regardless of where I placed, I loved the whole experience, had an amazing coach (@slcrobynmaher), got to step onstage with my best friend (@mpholsombake), and had the best support squad in the audience I could ask for.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Smart said she &#8220;brought a better physique and stage presence than at my previous shows, and I&#8217;m so proud of myself for the hard work, discipline, and bravery it takes me to compete.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;So here&#8217;s to pursuing goals and not giving up!&#8221; she concluded.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Smart (seen above with other bodybuilders) first revealed she was bodybuilding in April. Instagram\/mpholsombake\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"721\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/472be14eabf6a2f148bb498cdba1d81b95b927b7c3d7194e39c60e9617893ad0\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fpage_six_articles_559%2Fe24efad96cdd41f831caeebaac4ed44c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>Smart (seen above with other bodybuilders) first revealed she was bodybuilding in April. Instagram\/mpholsombake<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The ABC News commentator (seen above in a bikini in April) placed first in the Fit Model Novice category at the Wasatch Warrior competition in Salt Lake City. National Physique Committee\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1407\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/f84e4c451661d2c0aa9cd36d234d2eebd949651f6003759d506912c0517c98ca\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fpage_six_articles_559%2Ffb7b80e8a8e2ed8f970e12823209b9ce.jpg\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>The ABC News commentator (seen above in a bikini in April) placed first in the Fit Model Novice category at the Wasatch Warrior competition in Salt Lake City. National Physique Committee<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In April, Smart shocked fans when she\u00a0<a data-ylk=\"slk:revealed that she was a competitive bodybuilder;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/04\/21\/celebrity-news\/elizabeth-smart-reveals-shes-a-bodybuilder-with-shocking-competition-photo\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">revealed that she was a competitive bodybuilder<\/a>\u00a0by showing off her ultra-fit physique.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That same month, she <a data-ylk=\"slk:won first place;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/04\/22\/celebrity-news\/elizabeth-smart-wins-first-place-in-bodybuilding-competition-after-revealing-shocking-physique\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">won first place<\/a> in the Fit Model Novice category at the Wasatch Warrior competition in Salt Lake City.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Smart also performed well in other sections, taking second place in the Fit Model category and third place in the Fit Model Masters 35+ category.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Smart&#8217;s <a data-ylk=\"slk:grueling bodybuilding routine;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/04\/23\/celebrity-news\/elizabeth-smarts-grueling-bodybuilding-routine-revealed-by-trainer-after-shock-transformation\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">grueling bodybuilding routine<\/a> consists of weight training five to six days a week and eating healthy meals.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Smart's bodybuilding routine consists of weight training five to six days a week and eating healthy (Pictured: Smart and her trainer working out.) Instagram\/mpholsombake\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/f9e1253d99d5e90e2c911f90a11a19933ebec76a098d8d716ca8efe4a0ef030b\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fpage_six_articles_559%2Fe2ef207102033f9de35a677087f93938\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>Smart&#8217;s bodybuilding routine consists of weight training five to six days a week and eating healthy (Pictured: Smart and her trainer working out.) Instagram\/mpholsombake<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"In 2002, Smart (seen above in 2018) was kidnapped from her bedroom in Salt Lake City when she was 14 years old. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"663\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/b9cf46dc85fdc973a5b09ba667114fc78506cd7499caa9b3e7ab0845e9d342cd\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fpage_six_articles_559%2F8e75b7a69179dea5ec3713a791d8a2de.jpg\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>In 2002, Smart (seen above in 2018) was kidnapped from her bedroom in Salt Lake City when she was 14 years old. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In 2002, the ABC News commentator was\u00a0<a data-ylk=\"slk:taken from her bedroom;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2020\/12\/01\/elizabeth-smart-never-told-parents-about-sexual-abuse-by-kidnappers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">taken from her bedroom<\/a>\u00a0in Salt Lake City when she was 14 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Nine months later, she was rescued by police and became an advocate for survivors of sexual violence and a child safety activist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In 2011, Smart created the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, which seeks to bring hope, empowerment and change in the fight against sexual violence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><em>If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/bikini-clad-elizabeth-smart-pens-142050111.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elizabeth Smart posted an emotional message after placing at the bottom of a bodybuilding competition. The activist took to Instagram Saturday to share that she had &#8220;such a blast&#8221; competing in the North American Championships in Pittsburgh \u2014 despite losing. &#8220;Another show for the books! 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