One of Saint Lucia’s top competitive bodybuilders, Kirby Charles, has added another major accolade to his growing list of achievements, bringing home a silver medal from the 2026 Roger Boyce Classic and IFBB Pro World Cup hosted at Barbados’ Garfield Sobers Complex. Charles secured second place in the hotly contested men’s physique division, marking the latest addition to his multi-year streak of podium finishes across regional elite bodybuilding competitions.
In an official press statement celebrating the athlete’s win, the Saint Lucia Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (SLABBFA) praised Charles’ performance as nothing short of outstanding. Currently training out of Mango Moon Gym, Charles already holds multiple national championship titles in his home country. The regional governing body highlighted that the competitor showcased extraordinary physical conditioning, symmetrical muscle development, unwavering discipline, and commanding stage presence throughout the tournament.
SLABBFA President Eugene Gabriel emphasized that Charles’ latest podium finish is a historic milestone for Saint Lucian bodybuilding, noting that the result stands as a powerful testament to the athlete’s relentless commitment, strict discipline, and enduring passion for the sport. Competing against the highest-caliber athletes from around the globe at a premier IFBB World Cup event, Gabriel explained that Charles’ second-place finish cements Saint Lucia’s growing reputation as a competitive force on the international fitness stage. Beyond his own success, Gabriel added that Charles has now set a new benchmark of excellence that emerging local athletes can aspire to match.
Charles’ consistent success on the regional circuit dates back years: between 2022 and 2025 alone, he claimed three medals at the Central American and Caribbean Championships, proving his ability to perform at a high level across multiple major competitions. Widely recognized as the largest bodybuilding and fitness event in the Eastern Caribbean, this year’s iteration of the Roger Boyce Classic drew roughly 300 top-tier competitors from local, regional, and international backgrounds, creating one of the most competitive fields the tournament has ever hosted.