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“We Only Bounce Back Harder”: After Surviving a Neat-Fatal Car Accident, Bodybuilder’s Grand Comeback Inspires Fans

Published 07/23/2023, 11:00 AM EDT

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Frank McGrath is a Canadian IFBB pro and a model. The bodybuilding champion was climbing the heights of his career with an amazing physique but unfortunately had a huge accident in 2010, and had to stop competing for a long time. An oncoming vehicle had jumped the median and hit Frank’s car. He lost his spleen and suffered a collapsed lung and even suffered from skin tear from his triceps. But he is a bodybuilder who never quit.

The recent post by the IFBB pro showed how he bounced back from the dangerous encounter and again started competing. A man who suffered so many injuries still has a physique that everyone envies.

Frank McGrath opens up about the accident

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He shared a throwback video of his shattered car, his hospital treatment photos, and then finally, him coming back on the stage as flawless as ever. The journey was not easy, and it was intense, but Frank McGrath pushed through. He captioned the post saying, “They said I was done! 1 year later I step on stage the rest is history. Don’t listen to the naysayers 🤘🏻 @wrathperformance #wrath #neversurrender.”

Just like McGrath, 2x Tampa Pro winner, Akim Williams was also caught in an accident and hurt his back, neck, and shoulder. He had talked about the incident with Isabelle Turell, on her channel ‘Fit Rockstar Show’, and said, “I was five or six weeks into my prep, and I was on my way to training one of my clients. I got on the highway, and I got hit from behind by a guy. I think he was on his way to the airport to drop off his sister-in-law, so I think he was rushing.” Nonetheless, even he bounced back and fans, including Frank himself, cheered him on. Frank said, “I know the feeling comes back even better 💪🏼🤘🏻,” in the comment.

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Just like Frank supported Williams, he was also supported by bodybuilding veterans in the comments of this video.

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Fans and bodybuilders came to cheer for McGrath

The bodybuilding world applauded his courage and wrote encouraging things in the comments. One fan wrote, “Hell yea brother. We only bounce back harder ✊🏼,” while IFBB pro-Flex Lewis wrote, “What a story – showing your mentality on life. I was there for the comeback show. A few years later we kicking one another asses for my last Mr Olympia proud of you mate @frank_mcgrath78.”

Frank replied to his comment by saying, “@flex_lewis no way I did t know you were there!!! And my man it was my honor to train with you and be part of your win we laughed we fought we trained, some of the best times of my life 🙏🏻❤️.” Another fan wrote, “One of the best comebacks in our industry!”

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Even if it was in the past, the incident changed his life forever. What do you think about his courage?

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Tanushree Bhowmick

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Tanushree Bhowmick is a Bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. She holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature from an eminent university. Gymnastics, Football, and Fitness have always intrigued Tanushree and inspired her in her professional writing career and lifestyle.
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Akash Pandhare