After Suffering Multiple Burns in an Accident, a Nurse Joins Bodybuilding to Fulfill Her Long-Awaited Dream

Bodybuilding is a tough sport, and an accident can make it more difficult to gain those muscles. However, a nurse in Great Cornard, Suffolk, has fought against all odds to make her name in the bodybuilding community.

A nurse turned bodybuilder Ashleigh Charlesworth has found her happiness in the sport after a tragic incident that occurred around a year ago.

Almost burned in a fire, nurse joins bodybuilding to find happiness

In April 2021, a 29-year-old Charlesworth was at a pub in Suffolk with her cousin. Unfortunately, a ventilator the in the pub exploded and injured Charlesworth and her sister.

The bodybuilder sustained multiple burns on her neck and face, due to which she was on the ventilator. However, Charlesworth always wanted to participate in bodybuilding contests, and soon after recovery, she entered the industry. During an interview with BBC, Charlesworth mentioned, “I felt nervous and scared but I am extremely proud of myself. Taking part in the show has definitely given me more confidence in myself and my capabilities.”

Charlesworth has many scars on her body left from the horrendous incident. Hence, she reached out to the bodybuilding federation to let them know about her scars, as bodybuilders need to wear bikinis on stage. Much to Charlesworth’s relief, the federation and the makeup artist were indeed very welcoming and helped the bodybuilder feel comfortable on stage.

“The girls that knew about the burns were so reassuring to me and helped me right up until stepping on that stage and I feel privileged to have come away with some new friends in the competing world,” said a happy Charlesworth.

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Bodybuilding has helped Charlesworth gain new confidence and feel proud of herself. Although Charlesworth is yet to win a major title, she is happy to participate in the sport and make new friends.

Iconic bodybuilders who competed in the sport despite health issues

Legendary bodybuilders like Ronnie Coleman and Flex Wheeler competed in the sport even after suffering serious health issues.

For years, Wheeler has been suffering from kidney disease. He also got his right leg amputated due to this health issue. Even during his bodybuilding days, Wheeler participated and won many titles while going through a lot of pain.

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Similarly, legendary bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman had also undergone multiple surgeries and continued competing in the sport. Coleman is also considered one of the greatest bodybuilders in history.