BODYBUILDER Wendy McCready is the best in Britain, Miss McCready, 27, from Shildon, County Durham, has won the British Championship title.
She is now poised to turn professional and is looking forward to competing on the international circuit.
"I will have to compete at the professional level now, which means travelling to America, and can be invited to do guest spots," she said.
Reaching the top in her sport has taken determination and discipline from Miss McCready, who started training seven years ago.
She said: "I do have to be disciplined, but everyone at my gym, Grant's Gym in St Helen Auckland, my training partner, Angie Moore, and friends and family are a big help."
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