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1. After the 2021 World
Championships, I faced personal
circumstances that prevented me
from dedicating myself to training
in 2022, leading to my decision to
abstain from competitions. The year-
long hiatus intensified my eagerness
to participate in competitions and
to create the best physique before
aging further, I approached training,
nutrition, and rest more diligently
than ever before. This resulted in
what I believe to be a successful
preparation for the competitions.
2. Winning the prestigious
‘Cheongnyong medal’ considered
the highest honor for a Korean
sports figure, with three
consecutive victories at the World
Championships a decade ago,
became a significant goal for
me. To achieve this, I needed one
championship title and a third-
place finish. Over a year, I remained
dedicated to my training and
followed a strict diet to attain these
results.
3. I spent 10 years to achieve my first
victory in a domestic competition,
followed by 7 more years to
secure 2nd place in the Asian
Championships and 4th place in
the World Championships. It took
a total of 18 years since I started
bodybuilding to win the World
Championships. While there may
be athletes who achieve victory in a
shorter period, many young athletes
today aspire to win (their goals) in
a short time. As seen in my case,
success in bodybuilding doesn’t
happen overnight. It requires a
minimum of 10 years of consistent
training, along with a strict diet and
ample rest.

KYEONG MO,
PARK
WINNER in Men’s Bodybuilding up to
65 kg in 2023.

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