Bush in 'superior' health, annual physical shows

WASHINGTON, Aug 9 (Reuters) US President George W Bush remains in ''superior'' health for a man his age, the White House said, citing results of his annual physical exam.

Bush's clean bill of health followed removal of five small growths from his colon that were found to be non-cancerous last month during a routine procedure.

''Doctors have determined that the president remains in superior fitness for a man his age -- anybody who's seen him on the bike or out and about certainly knows that -- and that he is fit for duty,'' White House spokesman Tony Snow told reporters yesterday.

The results of Bush's checkup were in line with those released in August of last year.

Bush, 61, rides his mountain bike several times a week and also does elliptical training, free-weights, stretching and low-impact workouts on a treadmill.

Mountain biking became his favorite sport after he had to give up running several years ago because of knee problems.

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