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Cayleen
Lockey
SOUTH AFRICA IS RENOWNED FOR THE HIGH
CALIBRE OF OUR BIKINI ATHLETES, AND
THE STUNNING CAYLEEN LOCKEY IS THE
QUINTESSENTIAL EXAMPLE OF THIS TALENT.
Not only is this drop-dead gorgeous 24-year-old from
Durban a gifted graphic designer, but she’s also not
one to turn down a challenge, even if that means
competing in a foreign country. Learn more about
what makes this strong and sexy athlete tick
in this exclusive interview.
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For how long have you been training?
I started 6 years ago when I was still
at varsity. One morning I woke up
and was not happy with the person
I saw in the mirror. I was unhappy
with myself and how I looked and
decided to take back my life and
make some big changes. At that point
I was smoking a box and a half of
cigarettes a day. I started to train, eat
clean and I quit smoking. Since that
day I’ve never looked back!
Tell us about your first show.
My fitness journey was not just about
looking good, but about learning to
put my health and happiness first.
Fitness became a sanctuary; a place
where I could go and train and feel
good about myself. The first show I
ever competed in was the IFBB King
Shaka Classic in 2016 where I placed
2nd in my division – Beach Bikini.
Later my boyfriend, the late Danie
Flemming, suggested we do a NABBA
show together. I placed 4th in my
category, but competing was never
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really my dream at the time. It
was Danie’s dream. He was
an amazing bodybuilder. As
soul mates we trained and
prepped together, pushing
and motivating each other.
Although he passed away
in a car accident on Valentine’s
day he will forever remain a source of
strength.
Did you compete again?
After Danie’s death I decided to pick
myself up and compete again. I only
had 4 weeks to prep for the Conrad
Nagel Extreme Classic, but received
incredible support from so many
people. I placed first and took the
Overall Beach Bikini title, too. I was
a recipient of a beautiful memorial
trophy in Danie’s honour! I was also
given the incredible opportunity
to represent Team South Africa at
the PCA BodyPower in the UK and
placed in the top 6 in an incredibly
tough line-up. It was absolutely
mind-blowing.
“There is something
magical about watching
your body change and
to learn your personal
strengths and weaknesses.”
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