Familiar faces standout at KFC Fitness Challenge

Semonica Duke and Omisi Williams have once again cemented their status among Guyana’s fitness powerhouses, leading their respective RX teams to victory in the gruelling 2025 KFC Fitness Challenge at the National Park.

Duke, a legend in the local scene, partnered with Tonnica Dey under the fitting team name “The Retirees”, given their reported decision to step back from competitive fitness.

However, they proved they remain a force to be reckoned with, securing the Female RX title after a hard-fought contest.

Team Titans (Delice Adonis and Patiqua Cooper) and Barbell Battalion (Shanika Estwick and Alexis Williams) battled valiantly but could not overcome the experienced duo.

In the Men’s RX category, Omisi Williams teamed up with Kellon Reid to form “Fitness Addicts” and delivered an equally dominant performance.

Team Fund (Christopher Henry and Roley Chandler) and Rush Hour (Joey Kromosetro and Ramon Rieskin) completed the podium.

The substantial prize fund made the competition even more intense, with the top teams taking home $600,000.

Individual event wins and podium finishes also yielded significant financial rewards.

A new addition to this year’s challenge, the Joint Services category, proved to be a popular highlight. Boxer Desmond Amsterdam, representing the Guyana Defence Force, showcased his exceptional athleticism to win the male category, with Sherwin Caesar finishing second.

Dashwana Williams and Sherrilyn Kingston impressed in the female category, demonstrating the fitness levels within Guyana’s emergency services.

The Masters category showcased the enduring fitness of older competitors, with Raoul Moendir, Emmanuel Abassah, and Clint Atmosoerodjo dominating the male division.

Lieke Verwoerd, Quirine Snijders, and Esveydi Morales claimed the top spots in the female category.

The 2025 KFC Fitness Challenge was made possible by the generous support of several sponsors, including Sol Petroleum Guyana, EcoFlow, Windjammer Hotel, Windsor Estates, Star Rentals, HJ 94.1 Boom FM, Trophy Stall, Survival Supermarket, and Genesis Fitness Gym.

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