Campbell aiming to raise the bar on and off the stage

…urges business entities to support young talent

By Timothy Jaikarran

Emmerson Campbell has continued to etch his name in the books, as, in December 2021, he added the title of 5x Mr Physique champion to his name at the National Seniors Bodybuilding Championship.
Campbell has said his goal is to continue raising the bar not only in bodybuilding, but he also mentioned that he is impressed with the current crop of young and upcoming bodybuilding talent.
According to Campbell his main goal for 2022 after a successful 2021 is the same goal each and every year, and that is to win and be the best version of himself. He noted that his aim is to continue raising the bar and improving in all aspects of life, not just bodybuilding.
When asked his view on being crowned 5x Men’s Physique Champion, Campbell said, “Becoming a five-time Mr. Guyana Men’s Physique Champion is a testament to the hard work and dedication that I’ve put into the sport over the last 6-7 years of my competitive life. Winning two silver medals and a bronze medal at CAC, the highest regional event, as well as winning Three Stage of Champions’ titles and a silver medal at Darcy Beckles, further underlines the fact that I am a true champion and great ambassador for our nation.
“Locally, I feel I have nothing more to prove. So, I just want to make Guyana proud on the international stage.”
Campbell explained that bodybuilding in Guyana is garnering more and more attention as more and more persons are getting involved in the sport, since there are the categories of Men’s Physique and Bikini. He mentioned that these categories are more mainstream, and appeal to a wider audience than just hardcore bodybuilding. Hence, he has envisioned the sport doing really well in the future, since there are a lot of young-up-and-coming talent with a lot of potential, especially in the two categories.
Campbell further enlighten this publication on the importance of sponsorship in the sport of bodybuilding. He said, “Ask any athlete, be it amateur or professional, they will tell you that sponsorship is the key that enables success. I can’t thank Bounty Farm and Jamie McDonald of Fitness Express enough for being a benefactor to me along the way. I am forever indebted with the support I have received, especially from those two entities. I would like to also thank the Ministry of Sport and the GOA, which has also lent support to me and the bodybuilding fraternity.
“I would encourage entities to support young and talented athletes. Their sponsorship can be the vehicle to transport them to becoming successful athletes for the nation.”
In conclusion, Campbell thanked his friends, family and support system, and promised them that he would continue to raise the bar and make them proud on and off the stage.
Campbell is a two-time CAC silver and bronze medalist (El Salvador, Dominican Republic and Mexico); five-time Mr Guyana Men’s Physique Champion; three-time Stage of Champions Men’s Physique Champion; and Darcy Beckles silver medalist (Barbados). He is also a Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) and National Sports Commission (NSC) Sports Journalist of the Year, and a certified personal trainer and nutritionist.