Edgard John-Augustin, also hailed as ‘Bionic Body’, is a European IFBB Wheelchair Bodybuilding champion, social media influencer and fitness icon. After losing both legs in a tragic car accident, John-Augustin was not going to be defeated. His story has captivated hoards of people across the globe and has shown what a positive mindset is capable of.

After years of adjustment after the car incident, the soon to be bodybuilding champion decided he would no longer be obstructed by his disability, and would show the world how proud he is of his bionic body. As John-Augustin’s story became increasingly well known, more and more people utilized his steely determination and courage to improve their own personal motivation, whether this was in the gym or for other non-fitness related purposes. As John-Augustin’s passion for fitness grew, he began dreaming about stepping out on stage and testing his mettle against some of the best in the sport of bodybuilding. In 2014, he decided to hire a coach and start preparations for his first competition, marking the start of a life-changing venture. From not being able to walk to eventually becoming a European bodybuilding champion, John-Augustin has proved to the masses that no matter what the excuse, in most cases, it is just an excuse for not putting in the hard work!

The athlete now has well over half a million followers on Facebook and Instagram, and has formed major partnerships with bohooMAN and Olimp Sport Nutrition as a result of his rising popularity and infectious personality. John-Augustin wants to continue inspiring people around the world with his incredible story, while becoming the best bodybuilder he can possibly be.