{"id":9516,"date":"2026-01-13T23:37:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T23:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9516"},"modified":"2026-01-13T23:37:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T23:37:16","slug":"ross-places-third-at-nabba-worlds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9516","title":{"rendered":"Ross places third at NABBA Worlds"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The top three finishers Hugh Ross, winner, Brendan Surgeoner and Andy James of the United Kingdom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n
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A new fire has been lit under bodybuilding star Hugh Ross following a third place finish at the 2019 NABBA Worlds Championships last evening in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

Ross who was arguably the most conditioned of the 11 Masters athletes on stage, said he was satisfied with the package that he displayed and humbly accepts the decision of the judges.<\/p>\n

The USA based Ross was bested by hometown star, Brendan Surgeoner and Andy James of the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

\u201cI placed third in a tough line up although I was not overly impressed by the athletes but third is the judges\u2019 decision and I have humbly accepted that. Third best in the world out of 11 finalists, we will run with that for today!\u201d<\/p>\n

Guyana\u2019s most decorated muscleman added \u201cI am very satisfied with what I was able to attain during my prep and there were no short comings on my part when I reflected. I did my homework and I have accepted the judges\u2019 decision.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ross, 60, had no plans to compete again this year but indicated that as a result of last evening\u2019s competition, \u201chigh octane fuel\u201d has been added to his flames. To that effect he will now set his sights on the next premier event, the Mr. Universe usually hosted in October.<\/p>\n

As customary, Ross, a former Mr. Universe champion, will be training with the aim of finishing first place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n