A Belleville man has returned to The Friendly City with a transformational recognition.
46-year-old Brian Coates competed in the Ultimate Fitness Events Championships in Toronto over the weekend.
In the Masters Physique category, Coates placed second, competing against participants from across Canada, the United States, and as far away as Argentina.
He was the only competitor from the Transformation Division to place in the Masters Physique category.
It has been quite the journey for Coates, who came into the event weighing 172.
In 2022, Coates weighed 389 pounds.
He tells Quinte News the goal is to compete in the Arnold (Schwarzenegger) Classic Men’s Open in 2029.
(Photo: Courtesy Brian Coates)
(Photo: Courtesy Brian Coates)
(Photo: Courtesy Brian Coates)
