Geelong’s most ripped, strongest bodies revealed
Geelong has voted to crown the region’s top gym guy and girl. SEE WHO WON THE TITLE.
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The people of Geelong have spoken, crowning the region’s best gym buffs.
Juanito Ramos and Jordan Babolka were both shocked when they found out they had claimed the unique title of Geelong’s top gym guy and girl, respectively.
“It is definitely not something I ever expected,” Ms Babolka said.
Mr Ramos received 29 out of 114 votes in the men’s category and Ms Babolka received 17 out of 102 votes in the women's.
Mr Ramos said he has always been a sporty kid growing up, having played football, basketball and tennis.
“When I finished high school, I started to go to the gym a bit more and take it more seriously,” he said.
The 19-year-old trains six days a week at Derrimut Gym in Corio and said he is proud of himself for the progress he has made in the gym.
Ms Ramos said the fitness community is one of his biggest motivators, especially on the days when he doesn’t feel like working out.
“If I’m tired and don’t want to go to the gym, it definitely helps when one of my mates messages me to go with them,” he said.
“The social aspect helps a lot with motivation.”
Ms Babolka competed in her first bodybuilding and physique competition six years ago and plans to compete in the World Beauty Fitness and Fashion (WBFF) show on the Gold Coast in April.
“I love it ... it is a lifestyle for me now,” she said.
“(Prep) is pretty cruisy at the moment but it will ramp up soon.”
The 29-year-old typically trains in the morning, waking up at 4am to work out and get some steps in before heading to her office job for the day.
“It’s a big balance but I am a morning person,” she said.
Ms Babolka said she has an “amazing” team of coaches and friends around her, motivating her to continue striving for her best.
“I thrive in a challenging environment,” she said.
“I love working through discomfort and seeing how far I can push myself.”
See Geelong’s most ripped bodies below:
Phil Strad
Jason Petropoulos
Juanito Ramos
Mitch Butterfield
Eliza Williams
Leigh Poyner
Jordan Babolka
Dylan Logan
Tyson Maddigan
Sam Wyeth
Dylan Slater
Jess Rush
Stephanie Sanzo
Andrew Thurrowgood
Karlee Mae
Georgie Tsiantas
Monique Bunnell
Luke Bastiaan
Tehiva Kavakura
River Campion
Amanda Moody
Matt Moody
Minney Saini
Jake Abel
Canelle Marie
Felicity Abflater
Ashleigh Rozenfield
Steph Bacelic
Joel Thorsen (JT)
Jessica Mahoney
Rick Westman
Paige Mills
Mads
Tom Wiffen
Oliver Bishop
Adam Roch
Mary Jane Wells
Chloe Brown
Kate Collins
Gemma Ruffin
Katerina Elle
Becca Bratt
Christian Hutchings
Teegan Edwards
Chelsea McPhail
Maranda Nocera
Maddy Davis
Jacob Palmer
Briony Christie
Jenna Lambertt
Sarah Green
Nicky B
Declan Gardiner
Kaleb Curran
Tristan
Ewan McDonald
Amy Leach
Jesse Stewart
Amy Hurrell
Thomas Crutchfield
Jessica Allan
Sam KT
Chris Bradford
Cam
Lisa Merente
Caroline O’Hagan
Blake Cookson
Isla Lodge
Ingrid Barclay
Samm Williams
Harry
Lauren Ruffin
Shannon Riley
Brianna Carpenter
Adlar Nair
Janda Mandy
Lexi Sargeant
Stephanie Ferry
Jess Dinning
Charlie Scanlon
Chad Suphamongkol
Gus Bell
Pierce Robinson
Amy
Stephanie Eggleton
Felix Melder
Darcy Maher
Kelly
Ruby Darcy
Brayden
Nikita Johnson
Ford Barnes
Jacob Vose
Sarah Astall
Scott Harders
Talia Lee Milverton
Calum Von Moger
SD Bag-Picone
Imogen Harris
Hannah Collier
Declan Marbus
Ginny
Tess Kirsopp-Cole
Lauren
Jacob Picone
Jaclyn Forder
Emma Darcey
Grace Georgina
Kayla Blazko
Kyle Milanovic
Originally published as Geelong’s most ripped, strongest bodies revealed
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