Rasto Valent became the first British competitor to place in the top three and earn prize money at an IFBB Elite Pro show on Sunday. Men’s physique star Rasto, an Arnold Classic Europe and British champion last year, took home €1,000 for his efforts at the Elite Pro Slovakia.
With victories in both the juniors and his height class at last weekend's UK Nationals, Isaac Francis established himself as one of Britain's leading medal hopes for next month's IFBB European Championships. PHOTO: Isaac celebrates his latest success. Image by Christopher Bailey.
Twenty-one athletes are set to travel to Spain next month to represent the UK at the IFBB European Championships, with the cost of their flights and hotel paid for. PHOTO: Men's physique champion Darren Johnson is among those selected. Image by Christopher Bailey.
Few shows offer greater rewards than the UK Nationals: win here and you can not only claim a coveted title with the world's only global bodybuilding and fitness federation, but also earn paid-for trips to the IFBB European and world championships. PHOTO: Fitness champion Maggie Molyneaux. Image by Christopher Bailey.
The 2018 season gets underway on Sunday with the UK Nationals in Leicester – and it looks like being a high quality event, with pre-contest entries up on last year. PHOTO: Bikini fitness competitor Zulmira Woodrow, seen here winning at last year's UK Nationals, is now an IFBB Elite Pro. Image by Christopher Bailey.
Middleweight bodybuilder David Henderson has gone where no Irish bodybuilder has gone before – and now he is aiming to return better than ever at next month's English Grand Prix. PHOTO: Christopher Bailey
UK bikini fitness pro Liz Richardson is preparing to fly to Malta to take part in this weekend's €25,000 IFBB Elite Pro event as the battle for places at this year's €200,000 World Championships heats up. PHOTO: Liz winning the British Masters Bikini Fitness title in 2016. Image by Christopher Bailey.
Rhea is a four-time British diving champion. But when diving made her miserable she switched to bodyfitness – with remarkable results. Now she's aiming to become the UK Nationals champion on April 8. PHOTO Rhea winning last year's English Grand Prix. Image by Christopher Bailey.
Reno Banks will become Britain's first male IFBB Elite Pro competitor at this weekend's €44,000 President Santonja's Cup in Greece. PHOTO: Reno shows his classic shape. Photo by Christopher Bailey.
Qualifying event for the UKBFF British Championships 2018
Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB
Qualifying event for British Championships
Parr Hall, Warrington, WA1 1BL
Qualifying event for the IFBB Diamond Cup and Arnold Classic Barcelona, Spain
The Reading Hexagon Theatre, Queens Walk, Reading, RG1 7UA
Qualifying event for British Championships
Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2UE
Qualifying event for British Championships
Paisley Lagoon Arena, 11 Christie Street, Paisley, PA1 1NB
Qualifying event for British Championships
The Riverfront, Usk Way, Newport, NP20 1HP
Qualifying event for British Championships
The Alban Arena Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3LD
(Drug Tested Event)
- Selection for IFBB World Championships
- Qualifying Event for the The British, Arnolds in Barcelona and IFBB Diamond Cups
The Woodville, Woodville Place, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1DD
Only open to ULTIMATE Beginners (NEVER been on stage before)
Clare Pritchard is a busy 45-year-old working mum with two teenage boys – yet she is now on her way to the IFBB European Championships. PHOTO: Clare holds her invite to next month's event in Spain. Image by Christopher Bailey.