In his three events, Steven Gutierrez won two second place trophies and one third place trophy.
The Yuma resident didnât have to travel very far to attend the 2020 NPC Masters USA Championships, as it was held at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa here from Dec. 9 to 11.
Competing in the Masters Classic Physique Class A division, the 59-year-old placed second in both the 40-plus and 45-plus age categories and third in the 50-plus group.
Gutierrez was especially looking forward to the Masters, as the event is an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) pro qualifier.
Had he won a first-place trophy and won a subsequent âoverallâ competition, Gutierrez would have earned his pro card â a long-time dream of his.