{"id":31939,"date":"2026-10-18T08:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T08:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=31939"},"modified":"2026-10-18T08:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T08:03:09","slug":"guyanese-bodybuilders-strike-gold-and-silver-in-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=31939","title":{"rendered":"Guyanese bodybuilders strike gold and silver in Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Guyana\u2019s bodybuilding contingent has enjoyed another stellar outing on the international stage, capturing gold and silver medals at the recent Mr Universe Colombia Championships.<\/p>\n<p>Shakel Babb made his international debut with a flawless performance to win the gold medal in the Junior Men\u2019s Bodybuilding category.<\/p>\n<p>In just his fourth competitive appearance overall\u2014having previously competed three times locally\u2014Babb rose to the occasion against international rivals and topped the podium.<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Jeffrey continued his impressive run of form by taking silver in the Men\u2019s Physique Open Class (up to 174cm category) after defeating eight opponents.<\/p>\n<p>The silver medal follows closely behind Jeffrey\u2019s historic gold-medal performance in the Men\u2019s Physique division at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Championships in Guatemala in August.<\/p>\n<p>Guyana Body Building and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) Acting President Videsh Sookram accompanied the athletes in Colombia and praised their dedication after Guyana\u2019s successful five-medal haul earlier in the season.<\/p>\n<p>Ministers of Culture, Youth and Charles Ramson Jr. and Steven Jacobs also praised the athletes\u2019 achievements, extending official congratulations to the duo for proudly representing the Golden Arrowhead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.gy\/2026\/10\/17\/guyanese-bodybuilders-strike-gold-and-silver-in-colombia\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guyana\u2019s bodybuilding contingent has enjoyed another stellar outing on the international stage, capturing gold and silver medals at the recent Mr Universe Colombia Championships. 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