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Candyce Graham, the first African-American Bikini Olympia and Arnold Bikini International Athlete, grew up in Gainesville, Florida, and earned her Bachelor’s in Business Economics from the University of Florida. A natural athlete, she excelled in multiple sports during high school, with track & field being her standout, earning her national recognition and four consecutive invites to compete for the Florida state title in the 400-meter dash.

In 2010, Candyce discovered the NPC’s new bikini division and entered her first competition at Orlando Europa, winning the overall bikini title. She made history in 2011 by becoming the first African-American IFBB Bikini Pro. Candyce went on to compete as a Two-Time Bikini Olympia Athlete and Two-Time Arnold Athlete.

Her accomplishments have been featured in magazines like Oxygen and Natural Muscle, as well as on radio shows, nationally syndicated commercials, and ABC News. Candyce also shares her expertise as a national fitness judge and health coach. 

In 2012, she launched Bikini Bellas, an online fitness hub.

 You can follow her journey on social media.