Antiguan fitness athlete Kimberly Percival is gearing up to close out an extraordinary 2024 season in style as she heads to Chile this weekend to compete in the Mr. Universe Chile competition. Fresh off claiming the Bikini Fitness title at the IFBB Pro Championship in Cancun, Mexico, on Sunday, Percival is determined to finish her year on a high note.

The Cancun victory marked a significant milestone for Percival, as the competition holds sentimental value. It was a venue she had previously visited as an amateur, narrowly missing out on earning her Pro card. Returning as a professional and winning the title made the achievement even more meaningful.

“This victory has huge sentimental value for me because I would have travelled to Cancun as an amateur, aiming to get my Pro card and narrowly missing out. Being able to return this year as a pro and claiming that title really adds some sentimental value to that event for me,” she shared.

This latest success adds to an already remarkable season that began in Barbados in May, where she secured a second-place finish at the IFBB Roger Boyce World Cup. The highlight of the year came in October at the Arnold Classic Europe in Madrid, where she reclaimed the world championship title she first won in 2021 during her debut professional year.

“This year’s Arnold was extremely sweet because I would have claimed the title in 2021, placed second in 2022, placed second in 2023, and now this year returned to claim it for a second time,” Percival said. “To be declared world champion and Arnold Classic Europe champion is extremely fulfilling.”

Following her Arnold Classic triumph, Percival continued her strong form with a victory at the Grand Gala St. Vincent in Italy and a second-place finish at the Night of Champions in London. Initially planning to end her season after London, she reconsidered while traveling home, deciding to push through to compete in Chile.

“My intention was to lock down my season for 2024 at that point, but on the plane ride home, I kept thinking about Chile. It’s three weeks away, and I thought maybe I could push through and make it happen. Subsequently, I decided to commit to it,” she explained.

The Cancun competition was not initially part of her plans but appeared unexpectedly on her calendar. Viewing it as an opportunity to stay sharp ahead of Chile, she made last-minute adjustments and successfully claimed the top prize.

As she prepares for what will be her final competition of the year, Percival is making final tweaks to her approach to ensure a strong showing.

“In terms of Chile, I am anticipating an even more competitive lineup, but we are going to make some adjustments for the weekend in anticipation of success,” she noted.

A victory in Chile would cap off what has already been a career-defining year for Percival, solidifying her status as one of the top athletes in Bikini Fitness.