By Neto Baptiste
IFBB Elite Bikini Fitness Pro Ambassador Melissa Seaforth has hailed her third place finish at the recently held IFBB Grand Prix PEPA PRO in the Czech Republic, a step in the right direction as she readies herself for both the Masters World Championships slated for November 1 in Malta and the Santa Susanna on November 16 in Spain where she will be Antigua and Barbuda’s lone competitor.
Speaking with Observer media following her podium finish in the Czech Republic, Seaforth said she saw critical improvements heading into the World Championships.
“It’s an honour just stepping on stage as a professional, making it to semifinals, finals and representing your country. It’s always something that for me, I take great pride in, not just representing Antigua but of course the entire Caribbean region as we don’t have the visibility as let’s say, the other European athletes. In terms of preparing for my next two outings in Malta and Spain, which are the World Championships both in Masters and Open, I think this puts me at a very competitive place because you want to be in the top call-outs; you want to be placing on the podium, especially ahead of these bigger championships,” she said.
Seaforth recently captured gold in the Bikini Pro Masters Division and silver in the Bikini Pro Open Division of the IFBB Pro Grand Gala, which was held on October 19 in St Vincent, Italy.
In her most recent outing, the Antiguan finished third behind Michelle Reis of Germany and Barbara Beneitez of Spain who won gold and silver respectively.
Seaforth said she left it all on the stage.
“Coming away from this show, I feel that I was able to improve just that one percent more and noticeably, I would have seen it in my midsection, which is the area I struggle with a lot. I was a lot leaner and able to see the conditioning in my abs and it helped with creating more of an hourglass figure on my physique. But most importantly, I’m very proud of presenting for the 2025 season, the best conditioning to date overall. I think my presentation was flawless and I would have presented a new look that I think worked for me. It all came together and I am walking away very pleased and happy with what I was able to present here,” she said.
Seaforth’s appearance at the Masters World Championships Malta, will be her first while her participation in the Santa Susanna, Spain, will be her sixth time.
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