This year’s world championship in body building ended with a Ukrainian triumph. Model and singer Santa Dimopoulos won the gold medal in World Bodybuildling and Physique Championship held in Thailand from October 2 to October 8.
Dimopoulos, 22, won the nomination Physique Model for the most athletic and model physique. In addition to the gold medal, Ukraine also got silver in the nomination Woman Bodybuilding and bronze in the nomination Fitness Man.
The model was born in Ukraine from a Ukrainian mother and a Syrian father. She was married to Kyiv’s famous showman Andriy Dzhedzhula with whom she has a son Daniel.
“We have been preparing for the competition for two months through rigorous practices,” said Dimopoulos. “Even though I was in good shape, the training was tough on my body. I would not have endured without the support of my loved ones.”
The championship is open to women of all ages and family status, with the only requirement of athletic built, beauty and ability to carry oneself in public. WBPC Federation includes more than 80 countries, yet only 34 participated in the competition this year.
“It was rewarding to watch the fans from across the globe listening to the Ukrainian anthem in Thailand. I was honored to represent our country on such a significant occasion of beauty, health and sport,” said Dimopoulos.
