Report back by Tommy Du Rand
Photography by Roger Wells
Date: 17th July 2010
Venue: Springs Civic Centre, Springs
Sponsors: USN
The USN Rainbow Classic, held on 17th of July, was the perfect follow up to the successful USN Millennium show, which set a very high standard at the start of the season. Despite being held on a bitterly cold night, the USN Rainbow Classic still drew 174 athletes and 745 roaring spectators. The high standard of the line-ups once again put the pressure on the judges, who had a night of very tight and competitive judging. The packed line-ups in all divisions required extended elimination rounds to whittle down the field to the final six in their respective divisions.
Spectators witnessed the return to stage of a few top class athletes who had taken some time off from competition to recover from injury. The likes of Johan Boshoff, who is in world class condition, returned along with 2008 World Junior Champion, Freddie Klopper. Freddie is certainly no longer a junior, making a statement in his comeback by winning the super-heavyweight division. However, he narrowly lost out to Boshoff in a tight contest for the overall title.
Our future champions, the U/16 division had a line-up of over fifteen athletes. They were all well conditioned and competed with a youthful spirit that delighted the spectators. The improvement Ivan Paulin showed, having graduated from U/16 division last year to take the u/18 title was amazing. The lean muscle and size he packed on in one year is a great example for the other youngsters, clearly illustrating the fact that if they take this seriously anything can be achieved. Another athlete worthy of a special mention is the O/40 winner, Ferdinand Pieterse who was absolutely outstanding. Congratulations must go to all of the other male athletes who came to this competition in such great condition.
The ladies' divisions were once again huge crowd pleasers, and the crowd's reaction nearly lifted the roof off the building. Special mention goes to Leonie van Jaarsveld who presented her physique so professionally in the Performance Figure Division and look stunning on the night.
A special thanks goes out to all the show sponsors, who are the ones that enabled the WFF/WBBF to host such a high quality event. USN contributed enormously towards rewarding the athletes for their outstanding efforts, so a big thanks goes out to them. A new sponsor for this year's event, BodyQuip Fitness Equipment provided a unique prize, in the form of gym equipment for the overall winners, something that Johan Boshoff was very grateful for.
The ever present Muscle Evolution magazine also needs a special mention for their outstanding and professional approach to the show photography and coverage. Their continued support for the Federation, the athletes and the sport of bodybuilding is greatly appreciated.
Lastly, due to the continued increase in entrants to this popular show, WFF/WBBF President, Tommy Du Rand has decided to make this a pre-judged show in future, to ensure a shorter, more action packed event. So don't miss next year's competition.
If you require any photos of the event contact Essie on 082 791 0339. For DVDs of the show please contact Roy on 082 660 1208.
Results:
JNR UNDER 16 YEARS
1. Clive Brent
2. Bheki Khoza
3. Job Nkabini
JNR UNDER 18 YEARS
1. Ivan Paulin
2. Pride Mabuza
3. Bonginkosi Masilela
OVER 50 YEARS
1. Piet Strydom
2. Collin Le Roux
3. Gerhard Ratbone
JNR UNDER 21 YEARS
1. Chaz Habib
2. Ngobile Nkalanga
3. Sabatha Makhubo
DISABLED
1. Willie Smit
2. Mazwi Mkhize
3. Lee Smith
LADIES BIKINI SHORT
1. Michelle Van Rooyen
2. Hillary De Beer
LADIES BIKINI TALL
1. Corne Rossouw
CLASSIC PERFORMACE FIGURE
1. Bianca Campher
2. Anita Visser
3. Arushka Klopper
LADIES PERFORMANCE FIGURE
1. Leonie Van Jaarsveld
2. Tiana Holtzhauzen
3. Joey Van Der Vyver
LADIES BODYBUILDING
1. Joan Venter
MEN AEROBIC FITNESS
1. Llewellyn Cordier
2. Wynand Van Vuuren
3. Pieter Gouws
NOVICE UNDER 75KG
1. Dumisane Fakude
2. Monwabini Lugumoni
3. Wilson Gussei
NOVICE UNDER 80KG
1. Jacques Nel
2. Prince Majola
3. Sizwe Manana
NOVICE OVER 80KG
1. Willie Delport
2. Henk Bronkhorst
3. Gareth Sawyer
OVER 40 YEARS
1. Ferdinand Pieterse
2. Basie Smit
3. Marius Wessels
CLASSIC BODYBUILDING (MEN UP TO 65KG)
1. Chaz Habib
2. Ratmore Mereta
3. George Bantan
PERFORMANCE BODYBUILDING(MEN UP TO 75KG)
1. Jacob Seate
2. Tobie Visagie
3. Jyson Chabalala
ATHLETIC BODYBUILDER (MEN UP TO 85KG)
1. Johan Boshoff
2. Mike Moremi
3. Stanley Thokozani
SUPER ATHLETIC BODYBUILDING(MEN UP TO 95KG)
1. Stanley Mhlambe
2. Gerhard Nel
3. Thulani Themba
EXTREME BODYBUILDING (OVER 95KG)
1. Freddie Klopper
2. Sam Kruger
3. Charl Fourie
OVERALL WINNER 2010
Johan Boshoff