fter winning the title in 2016, Cross fit 592’s Dillon Mahadeo has once again won the title of Guyana’s fittest man as he demolished the competition on Sunday at the National Park in the third edition of the Kares Engineering Fitness Challenge 2017.
After ranking eighth at the end of the first event, Mahadeo, rallied by his huge fan base, leap frogged his opponents to win the title with a total of 462 points after five events. Along with the title, he won a trophy sponsored by Wings Investments, a trip for two to Baganara, a gift certificate from Giftland, a deep tissue massage from Cathy Paul, a hamper from Massy Industries as well as a whopping $250,000 compliments of Kares Engineering.
Mahadeo, speaking with the media, said it was a great feeling to win again, but acknowledged the challenges of the heat, noting these were some of the hottest conditions he has participated under as well as the sterling competition, which was the highlight of the day.
Charlie Walker-Yhap trailed Mahadeo with 410 points to take second and $150,000 and hampers and certificates, while Anis Ade Thomas copped third with 397 points, a trophy and $100,000.
The fittest group in Guyana pose with organisers and sponsors
In the female division, Semanica Duke dominated the competition with 490 points, winning $250,000, trophies, hampers and certificates. Delice Adonis (470 points) is the second fittest woman in Guyana, while Christine Rahaman (445 points) was ranked third. The pair received $150,000 and $100,000 respectively as well as trips, certificates and hampers.
Meanwhile, Cross fit 592 was adjudged the best team with a mass total of 1268 points. They received gifts and a trophy, while Elite Sports came in second (1250 points) and Fitness Paradise rounded off the top three.
Also, all of the officials, judges and coordinators of the event were awarded and presented with prizes and gifts.
However, after a day of gruelling competition, it was quite disappointing to have a shadow cast over the presentation, with blackout affecting the presentation of awards to athletes who had flourished in the blistering heat
The organisers noted that the event has grown tremendously over the past three years, having moved from a first prize payout of $50,000 to being one of the highest paying competitions in the country.
