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Skeete had a height of 5 feet 10 inches and a weight of 204 pounds. His training regimen involved lifting weights, and he could perform squats with over 300 pounds. As a trainer, he trained young and senior athletes in multiple sports and individuals in their late 80s and 90s, reflecting his belief
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In 1955, Skeete moved to the United States, where he continued to compete in weightlifting while working for the
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in the benefits of weightlifting for people of all ages.
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