Three podium finishes in the Sunshine State for athletes at Picton gym | InQuinte.ca
×
Today's latest storiesBelleville Boxer scraps his way to silver at national competitionOntario aiming to help small businesses ease tax impactsStone Mills residents charged in warrant execution by L&A County OPPB&E arrest in Prince Edward CountyRoad reconstruction resuming in Belleville this monthCounty man charged with impairedYMCA Centre for Life continues to build through local philanthropySeveral locals charged in massive drug investigationsInput sought for new multi-use court at Belleville parkLane resigns from head coach/GM of PiratesAthlete of the Week: Tyson CooperCool 100.1 FM Nominated for CMAOntario Radio Station of the Year (Medium Market)Bloomfield woman wins $350,000Spring into Treasure in Downtown BellevilleKingston Police looking for hit and run vehicleCommunity Futures partners launch Transition Program to support business succession planningCZECH POINTS: With baseball comes summer - finallyYouth arrested and charged in Kingston robberyBeyond the Headlines - 2 Air Movements SquadronTyendinaga Police assist Belleville Police in medical distress incident
Photo: Submitted

Three podium finishes in the Sunshine State for athletes at Picton gym

By Brock Ormond Dec 12, 2025 | 12:20 PM

Picton-based gym Spartan Stamina, founded in 2022 by world-class, elite athlete and coach Connor Bell, made a major impact at this year’s Deka World Championships, showcasing the strength, endurance, and teamwork of its athletes on the global stage.

Team Spartan Stamina Athletes at Worlds | Fort Lauderdale | Broward County Convention Centre (Dec 5 – 7)

  • Connor Bell

  • Simon Chartrand

  • Erick Romo Cortes

  • Jamie Goodman

  • Megan Moss

  • Brooke Crawford

Podium Highlights:

  • 1st Place: Simon Chartrand & Erick Romo Cortes – Deka Strong Teams 59 and Under

  • 3rd Place: Connor Bell & Jamie Goodman – Elite Deka Strong Teams

  • 3rd Place: Connor Bell & Kevin Gregory – Elite Deka Fit Teams

Other Notable Performances and races @ Worlds:

  • Connor Bell & Megan Moss – Elite Co-Ed Deka Fit Teams

  • Connor Bell – Elite Deka Mile Individual

  • Connor Bell & Pat Millington – Elite Deka Mile Teams

  • Erick Romo Cortes – Deka Mile Individual 18–24

  • Brooke Crawford – Deka Strong Ruck 44 and Under

Deka is a hybrid athletic competition testing strength, endurance, and strategy across multiple fitness domains including; 10 Functional Fitness Zones: rowing, ski erg, farmer’s carries, weighted burpees, weighted lunges, weighted sit-ups, deadball throws, tank push/pull, assault bike, box overs.

From a small-town gym to the world stage, Spartan Stamina proves that focus, teamwork, and expert guidance can transform potential into podium finishes and alchemize effort into lifelong results.