Kris Dim was born in Cambodia in 1973, shortly before the Khmer Rouge upended life in that country. Between 1975 and 1979 it's estimated that up to 3 million people died in what became known as the Cambodian Genocide. After fleeing the country with his family and resettling in the United States, Kris took up bodybuilding as a teenager in Sacramento, California. In 2003 he earned his IFBB pro card by winning the NPC Nationals light-heavyweight championship. In 2007 Kris suffered a heart condition that nearly took his life about a month after his 34th birthday. Kris would continue to battle health issues and against the advice of many, he continued competing in the sport that he loves. After suffering a spinal cord inquiry Kris transitioned to the wheelchair division. Through all his struggles Kris maintains a positive outlook on life and his amazing story needs to be heard.
Music: Summer 1984 -RKVC
