Budding bodybuilder Rebekah Gray brought home first prize at the PCA Physical Culture Naturals competition in Wolverhampton.
The 19-year-old beating nine other finalists in the “Ladies Toned Figure” it was Rebekah’s first year competing in a bodybuilding competition.
“I can’t explain how it felt to hear my name called out”, said Rebekah. “I was competing against far more experienced athletes, and this was the first time I’ve made it to a national final, so I didn’t expect to win.
“I’ve worked so hard and pushed myself to the limit for this competition, so it’s an amazing feeling to see it pay off.”
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Living in Fulwood, Rebekah has juggled her studies at the University of Lancashire with an intensive training schedule at the university gym and Next Level Gym at Preston’s Capital Centre.
Only starting bodybuilding two years ago, she mentioned the importance of her degree to her training.
“I can’t explain how it felt to hear my name called out”, said Rebekah. “I was competing against far more experienced athletes, and this was the first time I’ve made it to a national final, so I didn’t expect to win.
“I’ve worked so hard and pushed myself to the limit for this competition, so it’s an amazing feeling to see it pay off.”
Rebekah now aims to become a professional bodybuilder and sets her sights on future competitions.
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