Pantin, Khan shine at Junior Bodybuilding

In the Classic Bodybuilding- Class B event, Pantin dominated the event where he did one over Bruce Allum and Evan Jackson to set up another class winner final on the night. Pantin faced off Isaiah Garcia where he again got the judges’ nod to walk away as the double overall winner on the night.

Meanwhile, Krystle Khan emerged victorious in the Bikini Fitness, then stepped up in the Bikini Overall Class final to take first place ahead of Andrea Rampersad. Khan had previously beaten Kichelle Farrell and Deneisha Goolcharan in the Class A event and moved forward into the final where she never looked back.

In a telephone interview with Newsday, Khan said, “It was a motivating experience to see, despite the lifestyle we adopted in Trinidad and Tobago, there are others, like myself, who value the importance of dieting and promoting a healthy lifestyle by actively training, exercising and eating healthy.” Khan’s success comes in just her second appearance in the competition after joining the sport just over a year.

“Adopting a positive mindset and associating with the individuals who have a common goal or motive as you helps with your development and remaining focused on your desired outcome,” she said.

Christiana Cassie won the Body Fitness category ahead of Nathalia Jeremiah who finished second, and Nathalie Danclar- Rodney who placed third.

Marisa Khan-Lutchman won the Women’s Physique over her lone competitor Shenelle Gordon in their category. Andre Brown snatched the Men’s Physique Overall Class Winner, getting the better of Nathaniel John-Nicholas and Kwadwo Odinga on his way to taking the trophy home.

Sponsors for the event included Xtra Foods limited, Raw Fitness, Muscle Pharm and Oasis.