Bodybuilders shine at Dome Classic 0 The Dome, Swakopmund, held its first Dome Classic from 20-22 October. This event was a sport/lifestyle and fitness expo with the main event being the first bodybuilding competition hosted at the coast.
Local runners were thrilled to be able to spend quality time with marathon legend Bruce Fordyce, hearing his stories, getting running tips and going on a fun run alongside this nine-time Comrades marathon winner. Okkert Brits, South African Olympic pole vaulter, amused his audience with details of how he started out as an athlete and Ebrahim Moerat talked about creating the ideal youth sports environment and spent time with teachers from various schools.
They were joined at the Welwitschia stadium on Friday afternoon by Namibian rugby heroes Jacques Burger and Tinus du Plessis, where kids from a number of local schools, after listening to a talk by Bruce Fordyce, got the opportunity to interact with them while practising rugby passes and sprinting techniques. Thursday night was dedicated to Namibian sports stars – local athletes who are world champions, Olympic and Paralympic competitors. DeWet Moolman (karate), Michelle Vorster (MTB cyclist), Gaby Ahrens (shooting) and Ruben Soroseb (Paralympic powerlifter) were joined by Jacques Burger and Tinus du Plessis, Alethea Borman (bodybuilding), Albinus ''Danny Boy'' Felesianu (boxing) and residents Dave Hammond (ice and inline hockey) and Gildo Lweite (Olympic track runner). A Crossfit competition ran most of Saturday with competitors testing their strength and endurance. The bodybuilders were able to spend time with bodybuilding sensations Marius and Annelize Döhne, and Dylan Ridley, in preparation for the bodybuilding competition. The bodybuilding competition drew a large audience, with a packed venue and great crowd interaction.
Winners
Beach Bikini Ladies'' division: 1.Svet Loubser 2. Daphne Sam 3. Nancy Garoes
Fitness Bikini Ladies'' division: 1. Chantal Williams 2. Willeen Visser 3. Nadia Grobler
Men''s Physique division: 1. Lyndon Platt 2. Ewan Snyman 3. Eclasiaste Celestino
Men''s Lightweight division: 1. Romario Van Wyk 2. Gylgister Evaristo 3. Eclasiaste Celestino
Men''s Middleweight division: 1. Jackson Appolus 2. Dennis Baptista 3. Victor Izaaks
Men''s Open division: 1. Ryno Jacobs 2. Rene Mertens 3. Charles Jacobs
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