October 21, 2024
Guyana’s bodybuilding team delivered an exceptional performance at the 51st Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding Championship over the weekend, claiming 25 medals, securing the championship title, and earning a prestigious pro-card for Emmerson Campbell.
The team’s success included seven gold medals, contributing to a total of 333 points, which placed Guyana at the top of the leaderboard ahead of Barbados (327 points) and El Salvador (165 points).
Emmerson Campbell, a standout performer, won gold in the Men’s Physique (up to 173 cm) category and was awarded a pro-card, recognizing his consistent excellence on the CAC stage. While he narrowly missed first place in the overall comparison, the pro-card marks the beginning of his journey to the professional circuit.
Among other highlights, Remalton Siland secured gold in Men’s Fitness on day one, followed by bronze in both the Men’s Physique Masters Open and Men’s Physique Seniors (up to 170 cm).
Julio Sinclair clinched gold in the Men’s Bodybuilding over 90 kg, while Delrae McLean earned bronze in the Men’s Bodybuilding Masters (40-49 years) and silver in the Men’s Bodybuilding Seniors (up to 75 kg).
Overseas-based athlete Rawle Greene had a successful outing, earning bronze in the Men’s Bodybuilding Seniors (up to 85 kg), silver in the Men’s Classic Bodybuilding Seniors (over 175 cm), and gold in the Men’s Masters Open.
In the women’s categories, Christina Ramsammy won silver in both the Bikini Masters (over 35) and Women’s Bodybuilding (over 35). Angelica Barroncas added to the medal tally with silver in the Wellness Masters (over 35).
The team also received strong contributions from athletes such as Anthony Bayley, Jamal Pollydore, Joel Caldeira, Orlanzo Valenzuela, Kadeem Bowen, and Christopher Anthony.
In the competition’s pro-card winners’ list, Barbados’ Bukkiah Providence won the Overall Men’s Physique, while Misaelis Peña of the Dominican Republic earned the Overall Bikini Fitness title. Antigua and Barbuda’s Kayla Joseph and Mexico’s Lourdes Campos claimed top honors in the women’s wellness fitness categories, and Barbados’ Curtis Kirby secured the overall bodybuilding crown.
Guyana’s impressive performance at the championship reinforces its position as a powerhouse in regional bodybuilding, with its athletes poised for even greater achievements in the future.