The bikini category had two contestants, but Christina Tudela and Jamila Alegre still put on a show and gave the judges a tough time.
In the first round, the ladies showcased their strengths in full and half turns.
The second round was a study in freestyle poses while the third and final round demonstrated routine poses.
It was a close battle, but Christina Tudela won first prize while Jamila Alegre settled for second place.
Men’s
The men’s physique category had five competitors and three divisions: short, tall and masters.
Javin Okawa, Leonardo Sanchez, Francis Enriquez, Jiao Chun Ye, and Jun Lagmay displayed their sculpted physiques vying in quarter turns, full turns and half turns as they showed to advantage their biceps, triceps, chests, abs and thighs.
Javin Okawa bagged the short division title with Leonardo Sanchez in second place. Jiao Chun Ye led the tall division with Francis Enriquez as runner-up. Masters division lone competitor Jun Lagmay received the first place trophy.
Christina Tudela poses during the 2020 Dee Clayton Classic at the Hyatt Regency Saipan on Saturday. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.
Christina Tudela, second left, holds her trophy and bouquet of flowers alongside 2019 Miss Earth NMI Leisha Deleon Guerrero, 2020 Miss Earth NMI Maria Terlaje and 2019 Miss Earth NMI Water Zoey Cruz during the 2020 Dee Clayton Classic at the Hyatt Regency Saipan on Saturday. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.
Javin Okawa, this year’s winner of the Men’s Physique title with 2020 Miss Earth NMI Maria Terlaje during the 2020 DC Classic at the Hyatt Regency Saipan. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.
For the overall title, Okawa got the judges’ nod and he also won the Best Abs Award.
Jun Lagmay, for his part, topped the bodybuilding category and also won the Best Poser Award.
He likewise participated in the classic physique, but was bested by Leonardo Sanchez.
In her remarks, host Diane Clayton said the participants had made a commitment “and in order to remain motivated, I had to support them — I had to make [this competition] possible, rain or shine. We followed safety protocols including social distancing and at the same time we are promoting health and fitness.”
