A NURSERY manager from Workington has picked up second place in an international bodybuilding competition.

Kiana Mccarron, 24, from Workington, went to Malaga, Spain, to compete in the PCA World Championships 2023 picking up second place in the Ladies Toned Figure section.

Kiana qualified for the competition at her first bodybuilding competition the PCA First Timers 2023 in Hull, Kiana won the Ladies Toned Figure Category and then went on to compete for the overall 'sword' and won that too, making her the overall ladies winner of the competition, in the week prior to travelling to Malaga.

Kiana said: "A week ago, I stepped on stage as a first timer in Ladies Toned Figure in Hull. After my success of winning my category, I was invited to compete in the PCA World Championships, which wasin Malaga.

"This was an experience and opportunity I couldn’t miss in my first season. So me and my partner Karl, along with other family members - my mam Hilary, my auntie Lynn and my Nanna Jean - all booked flights and accommodation.

"A week had passed and I continued to put in the work, knowing I would be standing on the world stage with other athletes from all over the globe.

"I was nervous but so excited for this opportunity so early in my bodybuilding season. I managed to successfully achieve second place in the world championships ,which I still can’t quite believe."

 "I was so honoured to share the stage with some of the best athletes in the world. My success in bodybuilding so far has filled me with hope for the future in pursuing this hobby that I’ve grown to enjoy and love every aspect of."