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Takudzwa Chitsiga
Zimpapers Sports Hub
GIDEON “The Stomp” Teguru says he has received the perfect Christmas present after he won the 2024 Mr Zimbabwe title at 7Arts Theatre at the weekend.
The Fitness First-based hulk was in a class of his own as he beat several other contestants.
Teguru was happy to continue with his dominance after he also won the Harare Classic last month. With a strong line-up that included Edward “Gearbox” Mutero, who came second, and third-placed Nigel “Spartan” Maphosa, this was a titanic duel. It was Teguru’s stage presentation and performances that saw him banging more scores.
“I am very happy and I am grateful to my trainer Lawson Muhambi who has been cheering me throughout the year.
“There was a lot of competition but I was confident enough of doing well.
“The competition was very tight but after I won the Harare Classic last month, I had all the confidence of defeating my opponents.
“It was the same line-up which I have always been coming up against.
“I had been preparing for major events like the Harare Classic and the Zimbabwe Nationals for the better part of the year and I am glad that I managed to win them both.
“I only took a short break after my Asian adventure and quickly returned to the gym for the two special events.”
South Africa-based Mutero, who is under Fitness Factory, was the runner-up for the second straight year. Another South Africa-based contestant Maphosa, of Moove Melrose Gym, finished third.
Results:
Senior Men Bodybuilding up to and including 80kgs – Knowledge Mapfumo, (Metro, SA)
Women Wellness – Moreblessing Korai,
(Poker House, Midlands)
Men’s Physique – Blessing Itai Sithole,
(Country Club, Harare)
Women Bikini Fitness – Linnet Tom,
(Body Active, Harare)
Junior Men Bodybuilding – Quinton Phiri (Musclerage, Bulawayo)
Men’s Fitness – Justin Mututumutsa
Wheelchair Men Bodybuilding – Mauline Ali,
(Knox Fitness, Harare)
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