The Tribune

BODYBUILDING

FOUR OFF TO ARNOLD CLASSIC

FOUR competitors will be heading off to compete in the prestigious Arnold Classic this weekend in Columbus, Ohio. And according to Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation president Danny Sumner, he expects for all of them to perform very well.

Led by reigning national physique champion Kenny Mackey, a veteran bodybuilder, the team will comprise of Ethan Quant, who will be competing in the male physique category, and Dawn Charlton and Jheaneale Bahadosingh, who are both competing in the female fitness category.

The classic is named after former bodybuilder turned former governor and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. It provides an opportunity for the winners of each division to earn their International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) professional card.

In addition to the classic, Sumner said competitors also have an opportunity to secure their pro cards at the Central American and Caribbean Championships, the top bodybuilding competition in the region and the World Championships.

“The male physique is one of the big eye-catching events in bodybuilding. It came along when the swimsuit section was introduced,” Sumner said. “Dawn Charlton, like Kenny, competed in the CAC Championships last year and placed fourth in the medal round. So I think each of the competitors will do very well. Kenny is the bright spot for the Bahamas, but we expect that all four of them will compete very well.”

CYCLING

MAJOR WIN NPCA ROAD RACE

THE New Providence Cycling Association held its Road Race Series Sunday with one of the fastest times recorded for a 30-mile course by a local cyclist.

Jay Major won the gruelling race in one hour, 10 minutes and 26 seconds. He was followed by Anthony ‘Biggie’ Colebrooke in 1hr, 11 mins and 05 secs. Third place went to Chris Curry in one second behind Colebrooke.

It was about who was the strongest to survive as the group of cyclists took the pace out early. Major, Colebrooke and Deangelo Sturrup made a break some 20 miles in the race. Colebrook was later dropped and Major and Sturrup continued for an additional mile.

At the mile 24 marker, Major pulled away and the pace-setting was too much for Sturrup. Major continued on in a solo attack as he pulled off his second victory for the year.

During the up-hill finish, Colebrooke was able to catch and outsprint the field for second, followed closely by Curry, while Ryan Reid got fourth and Tracey Sweeting was fifth.

Here’s a look at the official results:

30-Mile Road Race

1st - Jay Major - 1hr 10mins. 26sec

2nd - Anthony Colebrook - 1hr 11mins.05sec

3rd - Chris Curry - 1hr 11mins.06sec

4th - Ryan Reid - 1hr 11mins.06sec

5th - Tracey Sweeting - 1hr 11mins.06sec

6th - Justin Minns - 1hr 11mins.07sec

7th - John Cox - 1hr 11mins.07sec

8th - Patrick Paul - 1hr 11mins.07sec

9th - James Nottage - 1hr 11mins.08sec

10th - Deangelo Sturrup - 1hr 11mins.08sec

11th - Keith Kelty - 1hr 11mins.08sec

12th - Roy Colebrooke - 1hr 11mins.08

13th - Rowshan Jones - 1hr 21mins

14th - Greg Michelier - 1hr 21min

Divisional Winners

Sr I Elite Male: 1st - Jay Major

2nd - Anthony Colebrooke

3rd - Ryan Reid

4th - Tracey Sweeting

5th - John Cox

6th - Patrick Paul

7th - Deangelo Sturrup

8th - Rowshan Jones

Sr II Male - 1st - Justin Minns

2nd - Jamie Nottage

3rd - Keith Kelty

4th - Roy Colebrooke

Sr III: 1st - Chris Curry

2nd - Greg Michelier

Open Women - 24 miles

1st - Sarah Kennedy- 1hr 14mins.15sec.

Open Male - 24 miles: 1st - Kevin Rolle

2nd - Rock Scofield.

Jr Boys - 24 miles: 1st - Cecil Williams

2nd - Felix Neely

3rd - M. Rolle

BOWLING

CITY BOWLING LEAGUE

THE top player in City Bowling League competition on Monday night was David Slatter of Phil’s Food Services, who toppled the pins for the high game of 259 and high three-game set of 677. The men’s runner-up MVP of the evening was teammate Ken Brathwaite with a 646 set. A 255 second high game came from Byron McClain of Carib Construction.

The ladies were led by a dominating performance from Driskell Rolle of TK Falcons who mowed down the pins for a huge 245 game and an excellent 649 three-game set. Rolle was followed by an outstanding performance from Tara Johnson of Commonwealth Electrical who rolled down the pins for a 233 second high game and a 548 second high set.

Other scores of the evening were: TK Falcons 3, Commonwealth Electrical 0; Phil’s Food Services 3, BEC Shockers 0; Asue Draw Knights 3, City Leaguers 0; Unique Discovery 2, Giga Tech 1; Checkers Cafe 2, Bahamasair Flyers 1; Telco Enterprises 2, Mario’s Flaming Bowlers 1; TenBack Strikers 2, Carib Construction 1.