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Leslie DurstLeslie Durst, an NPC National Bikini Competitor, has been a lifelong athlete with an impressive and diverse athletic background. From a young age, Leslie was involved in various sports, excelling in soccer, basketball, and track during her high school years. Her talent and dedication on the soccer field earned her a scholarship to play at the collegiate level, where she balanced both athletic and academic success, ultimately earning her bachelor%u2019s and master%u2019s degrees in Accounting.During her college years, Leslie developed a passion for running that has stayed with her well into adulthood. Over the years, she has competed in numerous races, from 5Ks to marathons, consistently pushing herself to new levels of endurance and achievement.At the age of 40, Leslie decided to take on a new challenge%u2014bodybuilding. What started as a personal goal to compete in a show quickly became a passion. She was instantly hooked on the discipline and mental focus the sport demands, and through this journey, she has gained invaluable insights into health, nutrition, and her own physical capabilities. Leslie is now laser-focused on obtaining her IFBB pro card, with her sights set on joining the ranks of elite competitors. Her journey in bodybuilding is far from over, and she looks forward to continuing to evolve as an athlete, pursuing excellence in both her personal and professional life.Photography by GEORGE KONTAXISMOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 63 15