Who is Donald Sweeting and what did he win?

Donald Sweeting is a bodybuilder from Lincolnshire who won the WNBF Amateur World Championships in Los Angeles.

What is natural bodybuilding like Donald Sweeting's competition?

Natural bodybuilding tournaments like the WNBF Amateur World Championships prohibit the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, adhering to Olympic anti-doping rules.

Where was the WNBF Amateur World Championships held?

The WNBF Amateur World Championships where Donald Sweeting won his title were held in Los Angeles.

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Lincolnshire Man Conquers World Bodybuilding Stage

11 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Donald Sweeting, from Grantham, won a world title in his first attempt.
He triumphed in the Bantamweight division of the natural bodybuilding tournament.
Natural bodybuilding adheres to Olympic rules, prohibiting performance-enhancing drugs.

Lincolnshire Man Conquers World Bodybuilding Stage

Donald Sweeting, a bodybuilder from Grantham, Lincolnshire, has achieved a significant victory at the WNBF Amateur World Championships in Los Angeles. Competing for the first time, Sweeting secured the world title in the Bantamweight division of the natural bodybuilding tournament, triumphing over 250 competitors.

Sweeting, 34, described the win as an "absolute dream come true," expressing his surprise at the overwhelming success. He highlighted that natural bodybuilding follows strict anti-doping regulations similar to Olympic standards, ensuring a focus on natural physique development.

His journey into the sport began in his early twenties as a way to manage mental health challenges, emphasizing the self-discipline and personal growth derived from bodybuilding. Sweeting earned his spot in the world championship by winning the UK Natural Bodybuilding championship in September.