I am 100% dedicated to natural bodybuilding. If I weren’t doing it, there would be a serious void in my life. My amazing symmetry and leanness, combined with an inviting, friendly and charismatic expression, places me in an elite category.

I was born in Chicago, IL, where I lived until the age of 5, and then my family and I moved to the country of Liberia on Africa. I spent the next ten years there and then moved back to the United States to Arlington, TX. It was a personal experience in Texas that sparked my interest in natural bodybuilding. While I was working as a manager at a Pizza Hut, a woman from the neighboring business, Force Five Gym, stopped in for a pizza. I was very skinny at the time, but always rolled up my shirt sleeves while I was working. Linda, one of the partners of the husband/wife team of Force five Gym, noticed the defined shape of my arms and told her husband emphatically that I should be in the gym.

When I first stopped by Linda’s gym, I didn’t even know what a bench press was. I started by lifting just 10-20 lbs. on each side. This may sound laughable but I wasn’t fazed. After that first experience, I never turned back. Now I’m lifting up to 315 lbs. just for repetitions. I have a persistence and drive that makes me stick to it.

It was after I moved to Minnesota in 1996 that I started competing. In 2000, I was the Mr. Midwest overall champion. I placed 4th in the Musclemania International competition in 2001 and the Superbody World competition in 2003. I also made an appearance on ESPN’s Musclemania World in 2001.

In addition to perfecting my own body, I am also inspiring others as a personal trainer. Now I am the owner of my own gym in Minneapolis, MN. Because of my commitment to children’s health, I started a non-profit sports organization called “Stride International” to help children achieve their fitness goals through athleticism.

Currently, I am training for Musclemania Superbody in Miami Beach and this time I hope to come home with the title.

Stay healthy,
Bolo

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