By Gary Chappell
A COUPLE who met through the bodybuilding circuit have just placed fourth in the same pro contest in Chicago.
Carly Thornton and Llewellyn Davies have been together three years and are one of the few competitive couples in the UK.
Davies was making his pro debut, having secured his IFBB Pro Card in November at the NPC European Masters in Milan. Davies won the Classic Physique class In Italy with great flowing lines and a beaming smile.
At the Chicago Pro, Davies managed a respectable fourth place in a category of eight.
Thornton, a wellness competitor who has competed in the Masters Olympia, also took fourth place in a category of five.
Ahead of the competition she said on social media: "Power meets power and we take on the world."
And in a personal message to her partner, Thornton added: "Just under nine months ago you won your IFBB Pro status
"When we met we made a pack that we would push one another to excel
"The memories, the dreams, the goals, the experiences we have shared for the past three years has been astronomical. This is what truly living life to the fullest feels like.
"Today is the day you do your IFBB Pro debut at one of the biggest shows in the world. And you walk out there with Llewy D energy, vibes and personality. This is YOUR MOMENT and you are going to blow them away.
"This is YOUR moment to enjoy the mixed emotions that come with it and say “I AM F@CKING PROUD OF ME”.
"A man who strives for greatness.
"A man who over comes challenges.
"A man who is born to bring energy to everyone he meets.
"Go and DO what LLEWY D does."
Following his fourth-place finish, Davies said: So yesterday we ACHIEVED one of the most memorable moments in my sporting career.
"My professional bodybuilding debut at the infamous @timgardnerproductions Chicago Pro.
"A fourth-place finish among nine other champions all of which were incredible athletes deserving of their accolades.
"It’s officially hit home after watching the footage back this morning with @carlythorntonofficial that I have a VERY bright future in this sport. Holding centre stage throughout most of the comparisons to be moved at the end.
"The crowd went wild during my routine and the amount of people who congratulated me post show on my stage presence and energy was very surreal.
"Now we know exactly what’s needed and it’s nothing drastic just some more tissue and we will be winning shows at the highest level.
"From the bottom of my heart I want to dedicate my debut to my wife to be as she made the vision come to reality, at home and in the gym. Her belief in me and constant focus on our progress as a couple is what makes this journey so rewarding.
"My coach @calum_teamprocoach absolutely nailed this prep from start to finish and was up at all hours for the last 10 days straight checking me in five times per day and changing things as needed. Even sending me zoomed in pics of my dieted face.
"Now it’s time to grow with no remorse – 125kg here we come."
The pair are just two of six UK athletes competing at the Chicago Pro. Deke Walker, Rob Thurston, Barbara Kiss and Romana Skotzen are also in the US.
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