Harrogate’s bodybuilding barber David Steca has won another national title.
Mr Steca, 63, finished first in the over-60s category at the IBFA British Championships in Gateshead last weekend.
It is the latest success in a remarkable career that has seen him become one of the most successful bodybuilders in the north of England.
Mr Steca, who owns Steca No6 in Harrogate, is now focusing on the NAC British Championships in Middleton, Greater Manchester on November 13. Success there would earn him a place at next year’s World Championships.
He weighed a peeled 84kg in his latest appearance on stage, and insists he is too young to quit.

David Steca (centre) takes first place.
He said:
“It’s never unachievable and you’re never too old!”
Besides being a competitor, Mr Steca is also a personal trainer who has helped numerous aspiring physique competitors in the Harrogate district.
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Harrogate’s bodybuilding barber set for world championships
Harrogate’s bodybuilding barber David Steca is preparing to fly to Italy this weekend to take part in an over-60s world championships.
Mr Steca, 62, wrote another remarkable chapter in his story last weekend when he finished second at the IBFA British Championships in Gateshead.
The result qualified him to compete at the world championships in Rome.
Mr Steca owns male grooming salon Steca No 6 in Princes Square, Harrogate.
Besides bodybuilding, he also competes at polo.

Showing tremendous rear conditioning.
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