{"id":20453,"date":"2026-05-19T00:23:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T00:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20453"},"modified":"2026-05-19T00:23:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T00:23:46","slug":"bodybuilding-legend-beckles-passes-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20453","title":{"rendered":"Bodybuilding legend Beckles passes away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"penci-post-entry-inner\"> <i class=\"penci-post-countview-number-check\" style=\"display:none\">268<\/i> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"penci-dropcap-box-outline\">P<\/span>resident of the Barbados Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, Dr Alfred Sparman, has paid glowing tribute to Barbadian bodybuilding legend Albert Beckles, who has died at the age of 95.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubbed <\/span><b>The Ageless One,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beckles made 13 Mr Olympia appearances, won several IFBB titles and remained elite into his 60s.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beckles\u2019 pro wins included the 1981 IFBB Grand Prix New England, 1982 Night of Champions, 1982 World Pro Championships, 1984 Canada Pro Cup, 1984 World Grand Prix and 1984 World Pro Championships.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one of his most high profile performances, he placed second in the 1985 edition of Mr Olympia.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his statement, Dr Sparman described Beckles as an icon of the sport.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe bodybuilding fraternity in Barbados and across the world mourns the passing of legendary Barbadian bodybuilder Albert Beckles. On behalf of the Barbados Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, I extend sincere condolences to his family, friends, support, supporters, and the international bodybuilding community.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"penci-ilrltpost-insert\">\n<div class=\"penci-ilrelated-posts pcilrt-list pcilrt-none pcilrt-col-2\">\n<p> <span>You Might Be Interested In<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAlbert Beckles was a true pioneer whose discipline, excellence, and achievements helped place Barbados on the global bodybuilding stage. His remarkable career inspired a generation of athletes throughout the Caribbean and beyond, and his contribution to the sport will never be forgotten,\u201d Dr Sparman said.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Dr Sparman, Beckles carried the Barbados flag with pride, dignity and distinction, becoming a symbol of perseverance and longevity in professional bodybuilding.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSo we have lost not only a great athlete, but also a man whose legacy will continue to motivate future champions for years to come. 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