JED CROWNED NOVICE ZIM CHAMP

TAKUDZWA Chitsiga

Sports Reporter

JED ANSLEY was crowned the 2024 Novice Zimbabwe body-building and fitness (senior men) champion at the Zimbabwe College of Music on Saturday.

The Body Active gym hulk got the better of Carlton Phiri of Body Works Gym, who came second.

Ansley said:

“I am happy with this win and I look forward to continue working hard. The Novice will give me an opportunity to contest at the highest level, including the Mr Zimbabwe championships.

“I am grateful to Body Active Gym coaches who made me what I am today and I will continue to work hard.”

Phiri, who settled for second place, said:

“I am happy with the second place finish and will continue to work hard and improve. There was tough competition and coming up as runner-up is a good finish.

“I was not looking at other contestants’ stature but only focused on my mental ability. The contest lived up to its billing and l look forward to doing better in my next competitions,” said Phiri.

2024 Novice Zimbabwe results;

SENIOR MEN BODY BUILDING

1. Jed P. Ansley, Body Active, Harare

2. Carlton M. Phiri, Bodyworks, Bulawayo

3. Tonderayi O. Manyika, Master J Fitness Body Fitness, Harare

4. Wilson Mabika, Family Fitness, Harare

5. Emmanuel N. Mutsopotsi, Oxygen Gym, Harare

6. Nobert Vangada, Mukushi Academy Gym, Harare

MEN’S PHYSIQUE OPEN

1. Elton Matakara, Metro Fitness, Harare

2. Bismark Ngarura, Gym Nation, Harare

3. Wilson Masvanise, Fitness First , Harare