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Despite rare condition, Boro man enters Strongman Games

Ryan Rhodes to compete in Daytona Beach Nov. 12-14

Professional strongman Ryan Rhodes demonstrates his prowess while working out at the Statesboro Family YMCA. Rhodes owns a variety of implements to help build functional strength. Despite having a pacemaker installed five years ago, he continues to compete at a high level and will be heading the the World's Strongest Man event in Daytona, Fla. in November.

ryan rhodes — Professional strongman Ryan Rhodes demonstrates his prowess while working out at the Statesboro Family YMCA. Rhodes owns a variety of implements to help build functional strength. Despite having a pacemaker installed five years ago, he continues to compete at a high level and will be heading the the World's Strongest Man event in Daytona, Fla. in November.

When thinking about a strongman competition it’s easy to conjure up in the mind a picture of what the contestants would look like.

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