LAUNCESTON'S Steve Downing has claimed his best performance on stage yet in a fitness modelling competition.

He returned from the Miami Pro World Fitness Modelling Competition, held on Sunday, April 7, having achieved fifth place out of 130 participants.

Steve, who competed in the over 75kg category, was enjoying his fifth time on stage, making his overall position apt in the end.

There were nearly 50 men taking part in his class, with more participating in the under 75kg competition alongside Steve's friend Lewis Edwards, who is also from Launceston.

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