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IFBB MR. UNIVERSE CANARY ISLANDS 2024

Arona, Tenerife – October 18–19, 2024

í THE ISLAND of Tenerife participation confirmed the global Overall champions
became the international appeal of the Mr. Universe brand and The panel of international judges
capital of bodybuilding and fitness reflected the growing prestige of this awarded the absolute titles to:
during the celebration of the IFBB competition.
Mr. Universe Canary Islands 2024. Throughout the weekend, the • José Luis Ortiz (Spain) – Master
In just its second edition, the event audience enjoyed high-quality Men’s Bodybuilding
has already established itself as a performances in every division, with • Luis García (Spain) – Men’s Classic
reference on the IFBB world calendar, athletes displaying impressive levels Physique
combining sporting excellence with of preparation, discipline, and artistry • Regina Tselik (Estonia) – Women’s
the extraordinary setting of the Canary on stage. Bikini Fitness
Islands. The success of this edition was • Pedro Vieiras (Portugal) – Men’s
The championship was held at possible thanks to the dedication and Bodybuilding
the emblematic Piramide de Arona – leadership of José Domingo González
Mare Nostrum Resort, an auditorium and Raquel Alayón, together with Each of them stood out for their
that provided an exceptional stage the Canary Islands Federation of balance, conditioning, and stage
for two days of intense competition. Bodybuilding and Fitness, presided presence, and their achievements
With its modern facilities and vibrant over by Ubay Lorenzo. The event also crowned a weekend that will be
atmosphere, it offered the perfect enjoyed the support of the City Council remembered as a milestone for
backdrop for an event that brought of Arona, through its Department bodybuilding in the Canary Islands.
together the best of sport, culture, and of Tourism, which recognized the
tourism. competition as a valuable contribution A promising future
to promoting the Canary Islands as The 2024 edition of Mr. Universe Canary
An international showcase of talent a destination for healthy and active Islands confirmed the prestige of this
More than one hundred athletes tourism. young but already iconic competition.
traveled to Tenerife from across The media projection of the With the combination of top-level sport,
Europe and beyond, representing championship reached more than 200 excellent organization, and the unmatched
countries such as Spain, Portugal, countries, positioning Tenerife not appeal of Tenerife as a destination, the
Ukraine, Brazil, Venezuela, Estonia, only as a paradise for travelers but also event has positioned itself as a cornerstone
Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy, as a first-class venue for international of the IFBB international calendar and a
Finland, France, and Germany. Their sporting events. showcase of the federation’s global spirit.

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Regina Tselik (Estonia) Pedro Vieiras (Portugal) José Luis Ortiz (Spain) Luis García (Spain)
WOMEN’S BIKINI FITNESS MEN’S BODYBUILDING MASTER MEN’S BODYBUILDING MEN’S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE

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