Stephan Maxwell stole the spotlight at the 30th Clinton Sammy Bodybuilding Classic at the Naparima Boys' College Auditorium in San Fernando on Saturday (November 11). Maxwell won the Middleweight class, the Classic Physique division and the overall title.
The Chaguanas resident took the Middleweight and the Classic Physique categories beating out Gerval John for the top spot each time. He then squared off against the Lightweight champion Cyprian Wallen and the Heavyweight victor Barry Hernandez for the overall crown. He prevailed after the trio flexed their biceps, triceps, back lats, abs and thigh poses to the judges.
It was a successful night for Kalifa Phillip, who took the Miss Bikini Open crown ahead of Penal's Andrea Mohess.
Wesley Graham beat out a field of six to take the Men's Physique top prize with Helmis Escalana taking second and Korrie John in third.
The Clinton Sammy Classic made a return to the local bodybuilding calendar for the first time since 2019.
Organiser of the meet Clinton Sammy made a guest appearance at the show reminiscent of days as a competitor. The Classic started over one hour late.
Results
Women
Miss Bikini Open: 1 Kalifa Phillip; 2 Andrea Mohess
Men
Overall: 1 Stephan Maxwell (Midweight); 2 Barry Hernandez (Heavyweight); 3 Cyprian Wallen (Lightweight)
Lightweight: 1 Cyprian Wallen; 2 Michael O'Garro
Middleweight: 1 Stephan Maxwell; 2 Gerval John
Heavyweight:1 Barry Hernandez; 2 Ricardo Anthony Steeple
Physique Open: 1 Wesley Graham, 2 Helmis Escalona; 3 Korrie John; 4 Ancil Bachan; 5 Dexer Rahim; 6 Jerod Baker
Classic Physique Open: 1 Stephan Maxell; 2 Gerval John