John Abdo ( – August 9, 2022) was an American health and fitness coach, businessman,

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and a TV personality. He was a strength and conditioning coach for numerous U.S. Olympic team athletes for the 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1988

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. Abdo was inducted into the

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in 2007 for his work in the field of health and fitness. He authored several books on fitness, motivation and health.

Death

Abdo died on August 9, 2022, at the age of 66.

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* 1950s births 2022 deaths American health and wellness writers American nutritionists American motivational speakers American exercise instructors Year of birth missing {{US-sport-bio-stub