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Igorot wins Silver in International Bodybuilding Competition

Orlando Smith Jr., an Igorot bodybuilder recently won silver in an International bodybuilding competition.

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Cordillera muscleman Orlando Smith, Jr. is with World Fitness Federation president Graeme Lancefield Contributed photos

Orlando Smith Jr., an Igorot Body Builder won the first runner-up award in the recently concluded bodybuilding competition in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on October 5, 2022.

The 53-year-old Smith, a native of Sayangan, Benguet won the silver medal in the Body Building Masters Division at the WFF Asia Pacific Championships.

Smith currently works as a Fitness Coach and has been in the fitness industry since 2006. He started competing in bodybuilding at the age of 37.

In his many years of working in the fitness industry, he has accumulated many recognitions such as the following:

  • Silver Medalist, Mens Body Building Masters Division - 2022 WFF Asia Pacific Championships
  • 4x Bronze Medalist, Mens Body Building - IFBB Mr. Philippines 2010, 2011, 2015 and 2016
  • 2x Gold Medalist, Mens Body Building Masters Division - Musclemania Philippines 2011 and 2012
  • Bronze Medalist, Mens Body Building Masters Division - Hong Kong Body Building Championships 2012
  • Bronze Medalist, Mens Body Building Masters Division - Hong Kong Body Building Championships 2012
  • Overall Champion, Lightweight Champion - Mr. San Fernandino 2012
  • Overall Champion, Lightweight Champion - Mr. La Trinidad 2012


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