ECNETNews, March 6, 2025: Haitian fitness athlete Vania Auguste achieved a remarkable milestone on March 1, 2025, by winning the esteemed Arnold International Bikini Competition in Columbus, Ohio. This victory marks her as the first Black woman and first Haitian to win this prestigious title.
Competing against 10 elite athletes, Auguste claimed the spotlight as the 2025 Bikini International champion. This significant win establishes her as a leading contender for the upcoming Bikini Olympia, set for October 9-12, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2025 Bikini International Top Six Results:
- Vania Auguste
- Aimee Delgado
- Ashlyn Little
- Maria Acosta
- Ariana Brothers
- Jasmine Gonzalez
The competition also marked a historic moment in bodybuilding, as two-time Olympia champion Angelica Teixeira made her final appearance on stage. Teixeira, a former two-time Bikini International winner, was honored for her remarkable contributions to the sport.
A Shocking Victory
Though Auguste has established herself in the fitness community, her victory came as a surprise to many, as Aimee Delgado was heavily favored to win. Nevertheless, Auguste’s impressive physique, presentation, and stage presence ultimately earned her the championship.
This victory grants Auguste an automatic qualification for the 2025 Bikini Olympia, where she will compete against the best athletes in the world.
Auguste’s success is not only a significant personal achievement but also a historic moment for Haiti, as she becomes the first Haitian athlete to secure an Arnold Classic title. Her win serves as a source of inspiration for Caribbean athletes aspiring to break barriers in fitness and bodybuilding.
With this groundbreaking accomplishment, Auguste is poised to make waves as she prepares for her Bikini Olympia debut later this year.
