UNSTOPPABLE TEGURU WINS AGAIN

Takudzwa Chitsiga

Zimpapers Sports Hub

BODYBUILDER Gideon Teguru continued with his dominance after he won the inaugural edition of the Alex Classic bodybuilding championship at Harare International School on Saturday night.

The hulk made it three in a row after he won the Harare Classic and the Zimbabwe Nationals this year.

Teguru was confident he would win the US$5000 contest.

He finished ahead of South Africa-based Edward “Gearbox” Mutero and Quinton Phiri, who were placed second and third.

Teguru said it was the culmination of countless hours in the gym.

“I am over the moon after this big win. I trained so hard with my coach Lawson Muhambi who has always encouraged me to keep going.

“So that push made me a champion today.

“I would like to thank the Muhambi family for their support. I would like to thank Lawson. He is a very good man who acts as my coach, manager and sponsor.

“I am also grateful to Betterbrands for such a huge winner’s purse that is sure to encourage more bodybuilders to take part in the sport.

“That can only be good for the sport because the more the money on offer, the more athletes that will take up the sport and that will also translate to greater competition.”

Teguru added:

“Now I’m the big brand locally. So I want to take my physique to another level and next year I want to do more international shows.

“Not that I’m not going to do my local ones, but I will do more outside because I want to prove to them that I’m a champion.”

Meanwhile, organiser Alex Mangwiro said the event surpassed their expectations and they were now looking to make it an annual competition.

“We are so excited about the Alex Classic because we did not expect so many people to turn up.

“The attendance was encouraging and now we are aiming to have it as an annual event as a way of creating more platforms for athletes to showcase their skills.

“The plan is to also be able to open it up to other athletes in Africa.”

Alex Classic 2024 Official Results

Junior Men Bodybulding

Quinton Phiri, Ronald Manjoro, Denzel Ngwerume

Men’s Fitness

Justine Mututumutsa, Malcom Dzuke, Paul T Bako

Men’s Physique

Tasha Nhendere, Kudzanai Bennon Nyoni, Jose Luquembo

Women’s Wellness

Moreblessed Korai, Mitchel Chivake

Women’s Bikini

Evangelista Madanhi, Linnet Tom, Raquel Matambanadzo