With her steely determination and positive attitude she has been feted as an inspiration in a country where disabled people are all too often marginalised. "It's possible that I won first place not because of my professionalism or muscles, but because of my confidence and bravery to stand on the stage and show myself to everyone," Gui said. She spoke following an intense workout at a Shanghai gym, sessions that she regularly posts to her 200,000 followers on TikTok. Above, Gui Yuna, being assisted by her coach Zhu Liping as she exercises at a gym in Shanghai.
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