The Tribune

Bahamians picked up numerous victories on Saturday at the 2024 NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. Eighteen local bodybuilders hit the stage and competed in various categories including bikini, classic physique, figure, men’s and women’s  bodybuilding and women’s physique.

Veteran bodybuilder Stephen Robinson doubled on the trophies over the weekend. He won the men’s masters 50 and over physique and men’s bodybuilding categories. 

Despite having less time than usual to prepare for competition, he was pleased to secure two wins along the way.

“This is my second time competing in the Caribbean Grand Prix… Winning a second time in a row felt really good, especially how I had a shorter period of time to prepare for this particular event. I basically went into an eight week prep in getting ready for this show due to a career change and my work schedule. Having only prepared for eight weeks and coming out with the win was a great feeling. Also, walking away with two wins felt really good,” he said.

Robinson said he made the decision to compete at the 2024 NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix after not having a chance to display his talents at nationals or make the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games  team.

“Due to the local federation not having nationals and not being able to make the CAC team, I wanted to get some competition in this year. Knowing that this competition was coming up again in November, I made the decision to prepare for it even though I only had eight weeks to get ready,” Robinson said.

Paul “Mighty Mouse” Wilson won the open lightweight men’s bodybuilding category.

“This whole experience was divinely created. I felt as awesome as anyone would for winning their class/division. This was a full year of hard work from the Arnold’s in February to the Vancouver Pro/Am in July and now this show so it was very fulfilling,” Wilson said. 

He is unsure when his next competition will be but was grateful to his sponsors for their support ahead of the competition.

“I would have to look at my current sponsors and finances to really make a decision on when the next one would be but until then I will take a well deserved break. I would like to thank my sponsors Body Temple Wellness Clinic, Empire Fitness, Simply Define and many others who wish to remain anonymous for without you my efforts and results would have been underwhelming,” he said. 

Dorcas Cox came first in the women’s masters and second in the women’s figure (Class C).

Terez Kemp was victorious in the women’s wellness over 40 (Class D) and true novice categories.

Romel Kelly prevailed in the men’s physique in Class F.

Kalid Ross was the victor in the men’s true novice physique category.

Edison Durand bested the competition in the men’s physique category for a first place finish.

Reginald Delancy was ranked second overall in the men’s heavyweight bodybuilding category.

Ashley Sturrup was third in the bikini true novice category and Vernice Pyfrom got the fourth spot in the same event.

Up to 220 athletes from 32 countries competed over the weekend. There were nine pro cards up for grabs that went to competitors from Venezuela, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and the United States of America.