South African professional bodybuilder and model Jaco de Bruyn is one of the most well-known names in South African weightlifting and fitness. Having participated in and won numerous competitions in his home country, de Bruyn has become known for his physique which has seen him be featured in numerous publications around the world.
Having found a passion for both modeling and bodybuilding, de Bruyn began training regularly in the gym to tone his body. He entered his first competition in 2009 and became Mr. Pretoria after placing first. Inspired by his first win, he was the runner-up in the Mr. South Africa contest, winning Fitness Model of the Year in the process.
de Bruyn went on to represent his country in the world championships, reaching 8th place with only 6 months’ experience on the competitive bodybuilding circuit. He was then ranked as one of the “Hot 100 Sexiest Celebrities Worldwide” by UK’s Heat magazine.
In 2012, de Bruyn turned professional, placing 3rd in the WBFF World Championships the following year. Along with other high-ranking finishes in competitions around the world he also added the Mr. Physique title to his collection in 2012.
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