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An 80-year-old Egyptian defies age, lifting weight and practising at his local gym [no comment]

At first glance, senior Egyptian citizen Sobhy Mohamed can easily be mistaken for a middle-aged man when he lifts weights at his local gym in Cairo. But the age-defying workout buff just turned 80 last month. He has maintained his strong physique over the years by clean eating and regular trips to the gym. Mohamed said he was born with a natural inclination for sports and exercise, complimented by encouragement from his father and support from his mother, who has at times helped him lift weights at home.

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