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Ms. Toni Nisbett has made history by becoming the first International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (IFBB) Elite Pro Bikini Fitness athlete from St. Kitts & Nevis. Competing at the IFBB Roger Boyce Classic on May 11 in Barbados, Nisbett secured first place in the women’s bikini fitness category for athletes up to 164 cm tall.
Nisbett’s victory was significant in a competitive field of seven athletes from Barbados, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Suriname, Bahamas, and St. Kitts & Nevis. The over 164 cm category featured competitors from Barbados, Grenada, Venezuela, and Mexico, totaling 15 athletes in the entire lineup.
Nisbett not only won her category but also clinched the overall bikini title, earning her the prestigious IFBB Elite Pro Card, officially making her a professional bodybuilder and a trailblazer for the federation of St. Kitts & Nevis.
Expressing her hopes for the future, Ms. Nisbett said, she hopes this win will inspire more athletes to try the sport of bodybuilding as “it is a great way to stay fit, healthy, and to be an ambassador for your country.”
Ms. Nisbett extended her gratitude to her sponsors, whose support was crucial for her participation in the competition. She acknowledged the following sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
- Nevis Island Administration – Ministry of Sports
- Nevis Bakery – Lorette Brand
Silver Sponsors:
- LEFCO
- FIT Wellness Center
- David Walwyn
- Horsfords Nevis Limited
- Nevis Spring Water
- Islander Watersports
- The Hermitage
- The Montpelier Plantation & Beach
- The Golden Rock Inn
- Chop Shop
- Kastra Cornelius
- Polish Me Pretty – Marsha Dixon
Donations:
- Stevee Byron
- Dr. Ambrose James
- Helen France MBE
Ms. Nisbett also expressed her gratitude to God, her family, and all those who supported her through fundraising efforts, particularly those who purchased raffle tickets.
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