Chido Maenzanise won a gold medal in Dubai

Victory in Dubai just shoved Zimbabwe onto the podium twice and forced the strength world to pay attention.

Chido Maenzanise dominates in Dubai

• Chido Maenzanise grabbed her division’s top spot in Dubai.
• Maenzanise also locked down second place across all categories.
• Dubai’s Global Powerlifting and Bodybuilding World Championships featured her standout run.
• Zimbabwe’s strength scene just got a serious credibility boost.

Fadzayi Mahere hypes Team Zimbabwe

• Fadzayi Mahere publicly saluted Chido Maenzanise for repping Zimbabwe.
• Mahere praised her for carrying the national flag with pride.
• Online posts from her sparked waves of hometown celebration.
• Supporters flooded timelines with love for Team Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe reacts loud and proud

• Zimbabwean social media lit up with congratulatory messages.
• Caleb Aeon shouted out her grind and discipline.
• Zoe2636 cheered her as an inspiration for Black girls.
• Tinashe Hen dropped praise in Shona, backing her big time.

Team Zimbabwe stacks more podiums

• Spiwe Munyaka joined Chido Maenzanise at the Dubai championships.
• Munyaka secured her category win and placed third overall.
• GS Simba Mhaka stormed to the top overall title.
• The squad competed in squat, bench press, and deadlift events.