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A longtime mainstay on the IFBB Pro League schedule is set to take place in the Windy City. The 2023 Chicago Pro will be held on July 21-22, 2023, in Tinsley, IL. Ten of the 11 pro divisions will have contests in this show. The only division not featured is Men’s Wheelchair.
As has been the case all season, winners of these shows will be qualified for the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on the weekend of Nov. 2-5, 2023.
2023 Chicago Pro Show Results
The full rosters of all 10 divisions are listed below, with names in alphabetical order”
Men’s Open
Blessing Awodibu (USA)
Stephen Daniels (USA)
Jonathan De La Rosa (USA)
Eiren Gauley (Canada)
Matt Kouba (USA)
Stanislas de Longeaux (USA)
Emmanuel Longoria (Mexico)
Patrick Moore (USA)
Erik Ramirez (USA)
Justin Shier (USA)
212
Armando Aman (USA)
Peter Burmester (USA)
Ivan Cabrera (USA)
Luis Ricardo Plata Duran (USA)
Yumon Eaton (USA)
Mohamed Embaby (Egypt)
Jordan Janowitz (USA)
Kevin Johnson (USA)
Chris Jones (USA)
Francisco Mercado Jr. (USA)
Jason Nguyen (Canada)
Martae Ruelas (USA)
Classic Physique
Krimo Ammari (UAE)
Theodor Atkins Jr. (USA)
Anthony Barbera III (USA)
Rob Brown (USA)
Dylan Bursey Canada
Adam Cayce (USA)
Rodrigo Coelho (Brazil)
Tony Coke (Canada)
Gregory Dawson (Canada)
Javier Duarte (USA)
Matthew Greggo (USA)
Patryk Karpuk (USA)
Vincent Krause (USA)
Marof Montanary (USA)
Jerark Toribio Perez (USA)
Marcus Perry (USA)
Tyler Sibley (USA)
Derrick Simmons (USA)
Robert Waterhouse (England)
Men’s Physique
Muhammed Ali (Austria)
Joaquim Camps Angel (Spain)
Patrick Asiedu (Australia)
Ayinde Avery (USA)
Montae Bailey (USA)
Donald Brumfield (USA)
Derryl Bryant (USA)
Drew Cullen (USA)
Jason Hazzard (USA)
Jorge Hernandez (USA)
Benjamin Iverson (USA)
Alonzo Jefferson (USA)
Jarrett Jenkins (USA)
Nick Koeu (USA)
Evan Lilas (USA)
Adon Marcus (USA)
Jahvair Mullings (USA)
Chevy Phillips (Canada)
Alexander Rogers (USA)
Justo A. Scott Jr. (USA)
Anthony Sullivan (USA)
Jacob Swisher (USA)
Alexander Toplyn (USA)
Marcus Wesley (USA)
Women’s Bodybuilding
Jessica E. Martin (USA)
Kristina Mendoza (USA)
Wendy Sanchez (USA)
Kyna Squarey (Canada)
Melissa Teich (USA)
Maria Monica Vega (USA)
Women’s Physique
Marie Berouskova (Czech Republic)
Vallie Eden (USA)
Marissa Jinkoji (USA)
Marika Jones (USA)
Natalie Juron (USA)
Chunmi Kang (China)
Lisa Kudrey (Canada)
Danielle LaMartina (USA)
Kristyn Lia (Australia)
Alexis M. Lowery (USA)
Renee Reefschlaeger (USA)
Justyna Rudnicka (Poland)
Diana Schnaidt (USA)
Nadia Vandal (Canada)
Fitness
Jodi Boam (Canada)
Noemie Champagne-Cloutier (Canada)
Anna Fomina (USA)
Sara Kovach (USA)
Layla Mikayla (USA)
Aurika Tyrgale (Russia)
Annaleise Varga (Australia)
Figure
Shanice Abrams (USA)
Ayra Bahar (Germany)
Autumn Cleveland (USA)
Edith Driver (USA)
Erica Freneey (USA)
Ashley Radiance Fuller (USA)
Rebecca Godwin (USA)
Nelly Gonzalez (Mexico)
Lena Johannesen (USA)
Arianna Kinchen (USA)
Adela Ondrejovicova (Slovakia)
Danielle Rose (USA)
Viridiana Sanchez (USA)
Chie Terui (USA)
Bikini
Mercia Abbado (USA)
Rhoda Allie (Canada)
Michelle Billett (USA)
Nina DiTommaso (USA)
Savannah Dolezal (USA)
Alessia Facchin (Italy)
Claudia Garcia (USA)
Violeta Garcia (USA)
Liana Giannamore (USA)
Katiuska Gintili (USA)
Ashley Hampton (USA)
Jill E. Humphrey (USA)
Kateryna Kauffmann (Canada)
Tatiana Lanovenko (Russia)
Paola Leon (Mexico)
Adair Libbrecht (Canada)
Lizzie Martinez (USA)
Christine O’Malley (USA)
Mary Ann Parks (USA)
Kaitlyn Ray (USA)
Fallon A. Wainwright (USA)
Wellness
Charnice Bain (Bahamas)
Keana Burr (USA)
Daniela Deiana (Italy)
Quintaysia Goodley (USA)
Amy Li (USA)
Maria Paulette (Spain)
Edna Ferreira de Souza (USA)
Danai Theodoropoulou (Australia)
Kat Williams (USA)
[Related: Bodybuilding Lore Addressed: Can You Actually Target Your Inner Chest?]
[Related: 10 Commandments of Biceps Training]
Men’s Open Athletes to Watch
Below of three Men’s Open competitors who have previously displayed gold-quality physiques who the judges might be keen to reward in Illinois.
Blessing Awodibu
None of the men in this lineup have qualified for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest going into the show. Blessing Awodibu will make his long-awaited 2023 debut in this event. The 2022 New York Pro winner was originally set to enter the 2023 Arnold Classic, but he withdrew from the contest, ultimately won by Samson Dauda.
Awodibu wants to return to the Olympia stage and improve on his 2022 placing, which was outside the top 15 at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest won by Hadi Choopan. Fans are hopeful for a bigger and better version of “The Boogieman” this time.
Jon De La Rosa
This is De La Rosa’s first pro appearance in over three years. His last pro contest was the 2020 New York Pro, where he ranked third. De La Rosa was the 2015 Chicago Pro winner but ranked 10th in the 2018 edition of this contest. If he wins and enters the Olympia, it will be his first time competing on that stage since 2019, when he placed 12th.
Justin Shier
This will be Justin Shier’s pro debut. Many fans are waiting to see what he looks like in pre-judging. The Oregon native turned pro by winning the heavyweight class at the 2021 NPC National Championships. He’s been working with coach Matt Jansen, who works with two-time Olympia 212 champion Shaun Clarida and 2021 Arnold Classic winner Nick Walker.
[Related: Bodybuilding Versus Powerlifting Programs: Three Big Differences]
Figure Athletes to Watch
Below are three Figure athletes who are early favorites to claim podium positions.
Autumn Cleveland
Autumn Cleveland was in the 2022 Figure Olympia but suffered an illness the weekend of the contest resulting in a finish outside the top 15. Since then, she’s focused on her return to the Olympia stage.
Cleveland entered the 2023 Vancouver Pro on the weekend of July 15-16 but scored silver when only pro show winners advance to the 2023 Olympia. This contest is closer to her Kentucky home, and Cleveland has time to make adjustments to the final stages of her prep.
Adela Ondrejovicova
Adela Ondrejovicova has already qualified for the 2023 Olympia thanks to her Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro victory on July 15, 2023. She’s entering this contest for extra experience, the prestige that comes with a winm and the potential to block another contender from reaching the Olympia lineup.
Danielle Rose
Danielle Rose was fourth in this contest in 2022 and 2019. Those are her highest placings in four attempts at this show. She’s been a pro since 2018 and has been in the mix for pro show titles. However, she has yet to seal the deal, as her highest career placing is second at the 2022 Puerto Rico Pro.
[Related: Bodybuilding Legend Robby Robinson Looks Shredded at 76 Years Old]
How to Watch
Tim Gardner Productions is hosting a livestream of the festivities in Chicago. Purchases for the July 21, 2023, stream are available for $34.99, and the July 22, 2023, stream for $39.99. Both streams are available on their website: https://www.timgardnerproductions.com/.
Featured Image: @blessing_awodibu on Instagram
A longtime mainstay on the IFBB Pro League schedule is set to take place in the Windy City. The 2023 Chicago Pro will be held on July 21-22, 2023, in Tinsley, IL. Ten of the 11 pro divisions will have contests in this show. The only division not featured is Men’s Wheelchair.
As has been the case all season, winners of these shows will be qualified for the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on the weekend of Nov. 2-5, 2023.
2023 Chicago Pro Show Results
The full rosters of all 10 divisions are listed below, with names in alphabetical order”
Men’s Open
[Related: 10 Commandments of Biceps Training]
Men’s Open Athletes to Watch
Below of three Men’s Open competitors who have previously displayed gold-quality physiques who the judges might be keen to reward in Illinois.
Blessing Awodibu
None of the men in this lineup have qualified for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest going into the show. Blessing Awodibu will make his long-awaited 2023 debut in this event. The 2022 New York Pro winner was originally set to enter the 2023 Arnold Classic, but he withdrew from the contest, ultimately won by Samson Dauda.
Awodibu wants to return to the Olympia stage and improve on his 2022 placing, which was outside the top 15 at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest won by Hadi Choopan. Fans are hopeful for a bigger and better version of “The Boogieman” this time.
Jon De La Rosa
This is De La Rosa’s first pro appearance in over three years. His last pro contest was the 2020 New York Pro, where he ranked third. De La Rosa was the 2015 Chicago Pro winner but ranked 10th in the 2018 edition of this contest. If he wins and enters the Olympia, it will be his first time competing on that stage since 2019, when he placed 12th.
Justin Shier
This will be Justin Shier’s pro debut. Many fans are waiting to see what he looks like in pre-judging. The Oregon native turned pro by winning the heavyweight class at the 2021 NPC National Championships. He’s been working with coach Matt Jansen, who works with two-time Olympia 212 champion Shaun Clarida and 2021 Arnold Classic winner Nick Walker.
[Related: Bodybuilding Versus Powerlifting Programs: Three Big Differences]
Figure Athletes to Watch
Below are three Figure athletes who are early favorites to claim podium positions.
Autumn Cleveland
Autumn Cleveland was in the 2022 Figure Olympia but suffered an illness the weekend of the contest resulting in a finish outside the top 15. Since then, she’s focused on her return to the Olympia stage.
Cleveland entered the 2023 Vancouver Pro on the weekend of July 15-16 but scored silver when only pro show winners advance to the 2023 Olympia. This contest is closer to her Kentucky home, and Cleveland has time to make adjustments to the final stages of her prep.
Adela Ondrejovicova
Adela Ondrejovicova has already qualified for the 2023 Olympia thanks to her Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro victory on July 15, 2023. She’s entering this contest for extra experience, the prestige that comes with a winm and the potential to block another contender from reaching the Olympia lineup.
Danielle Rose
Danielle Rose was fourth in this contest in 2022 and 2019. Those are her highest placings in four attempts at this show. She’s been a pro since 2018 and has been in the mix for pro show titles. However, she has yet to seal the deal, as her highest career placing is second at the 2022 Puerto Rico Pro.
[Related: Bodybuilding Legend Robby Robinson Looks Shredded at 76 Years Old]
How to Watch
Tim Gardner Productions is hosting a livestream of the festivities in Chicago. Purchases for the July 21, 2023, stream are available for $34.99, and the July 22, 2023, stream for $39.99. Both streams are available on their website: https://www.timgardnerproductions.com/.
Featured Image: @blessing_awodibu on Instagram
Click here to view the article.
As has been the case all season, winners of these shows will be qualified for the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on the weekend of Nov. 2-5, 2023.
2023 Chicago Pro Show Results
The full rosters of all 10 divisions are listed below, with names in alphabetical order”
Men’s Open
Blessing Awodibu (USA)
Stephen Daniels (USA)
Jonathan De La Rosa (USA)
Eiren Gauley (Canada)
Matt Kouba (USA)
Stanislas de Longeaux (USA)
Emmanuel Longoria (Mexico)
Patrick Moore (USA)
Erik Ramirez (USA)
Justin Shier (USA)
212
Armando Aman (USA)
Peter Burmester (USA)
Ivan Cabrera (USA)
Luis Ricardo Plata Duran (USA)
Yumon Eaton (USA)
Mohamed Embaby (Egypt)
Jordan Janowitz (USA)
Kevin Johnson (USA)
Chris Jones (USA)
Francisco Mercado Jr. (USA)
Jason Nguyen (Canada)
Martae Ruelas (USA)
Classic Physique
Krimo Ammari (UAE)
Theodor Atkins Jr. (USA)
Anthony Barbera III (USA)
Rob Brown (USA)
Dylan Bursey Canada
Adam Cayce (USA)
Rodrigo Coelho (Brazil)
Tony Coke (Canada)
Gregory Dawson (Canada)
Javier Duarte (USA)
Matthew Greggo (USA)
Patryk Karpuk (USA)
Vincent Krause (USA)
Marof Montanary (USA)
Jerark Toribio Perez (USA)
Marcus Perry (USA)
Tyler Sibley (USA)
Derrick Simmons (USA)
Robert Waterhouse (England)
Men’s Physique
Muhammed Ali (Austria)
Joaquim Camps Angel (Spain)
Patrick Asiedu (Australia)
Ayinde Avery (USA)
Montae Bailey (USA)
Donald Brumfield (USA)
Derryl Bryant (USA)
Drew Cullen (USA)
Jason Hazzard (USA)
Jorge Hernandez (USA)
Benjamin Iverson (USA)
Alonzo Jefferson (USA)
Jarrett Jenkins (USA)
Nick Koeu (USA)
Evan Lilas (USA)
Adon Marcus (USA)
Jahvair Mullings (USA)
Chevy Phillips (Canada)
Alexander Rogers (USA)
Justo A. Scott Jr. (USA)
Anthony Sullivan (USA)
Jacob Swisher (USA)
Alexander Toplyn (USA)
Marcus Wesley (USA)
Women’s Bodybuilding
Jessica E. Martin (USA)
Kristina Mendoza (USA)
Wendy Sanchez (USA)
Kyna Squarey (Canada)
Melissa Teich (USA)
Maria Monica Vega (USA)
Women’s Physique
Marie Berouskova (Czech Republic)
Vallie Eden (USA)
Marissa Jinkoji (USA)
Marika Jones (USA)
Natalie Juron (USA)
Chunmi Kang (China)
Lisa Kudrey (Canada)
Danielle LaMartina (USA)
Kristyn Lia (Australia)
Alexis M. Lowery (USA)
Renee Reefschlaeger (USA)
Justyna Rudnicka (Poland)
Diana Schnaidt (USA)
Nadia Vandal (Canada)
Fitness
Jodi Boam (Canada)
Noemie Champagne-Cloutier (Canada)
Anna Fomina (USA)
Sara Kovach (USA)
Layla Mikayla (USA)
Aurika Tyrgale (Russia)
Annaleise Varga (Australia)
Figure
Shanice Abrams (USA)
Ayra Bahar (Germany)
Autumn Cleveland (USA)
Edith Driver (USA)
Erica Freneey (USA)
Ashley Radiance Fuller (USA)
Rebecca Godwin (USA)
Nelly Gonzalez (Mexico)
Lena Johannesen (USA)
Arianna Kinchen (USA)
Adela Ondrejovicova (Slovakia)
Danielle Rose (USA)
Viridiana Sanchez (USA)
Chie Terui (USA)
Bikini
Mercia Abbado (USA)
Rhoda Allie (Canada)
Michelle Billett (USA)
Nina DiTommaso (USA)
Savannah Dolezal (USA)
Alessia Facchin (Italy)
Claudia Garcia (USA)
Violeta Garcia (USA)
Liana Giannamore (USA)
Katiuska Gintili (USA)
Ashley Hampton (USA)
Jill E. Humphrey (USA)
Kateryna Kauffmann (Canada)
Tatiana Lanovenko (Russia)
Paola Leon (Mexico)
Adair Libbrecht (Canada)
Lizzie Martinez (USA)
Christine O’Malley (USA)
Mary Ann Parks (USA)
Kaitlyn Ray (USA)
Fallon A. Wainwright (USA)
Wellness
Charnice Bain (Bahamas)
Keana Burr (USA)
Daniela Deiana (Italy)
Quintaysia Goodley (USA)
Amy Li (USA)
Maria Paulette (Spain)
Edna Ferreira de Souza (USA)
Danai Theodoropoulou (Australia)
Kat Williams (USA)
[Related: Bodybuilding Lore Addressed: Can You Actually Target Your Inner Chest?]
[Related: 10 Commandments of Biceps Training]
Men’s Open Athletes to Watch
Below of three Men’s Open competitors who have previously displayed gold-quality physiques who the judges might be keen to reward in Illinois.
Blessing Awodibu
None of the men in this lineup have qualified for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest going into the show. Blessing Awodibu will make his long-awaited 2023 debut in this event. The 2022 New York Pro winner was originally set to enter the 2023 Arnold Classic, but he withdrew from the contest, ultimately won by Samson Dauda.
Awodibu wants to return to the Olympia stage and improve on his 2022 placing, which was outside the top 15 at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest won by Hadi Choopan. Fans are hopeful for a bigger and better version of “The Boogieman” this time.
Jon De La Rosa
This is De La Rosa’s first pro appearance in over three years. His last pro contest was the 2020 New York Pro, where he ranked third. De La Rosa was the 2015 Chicago Pro winner but ranked 10th in the 2018 edition of this contest. If he wins and enters the Olympia, it will be his first time competing on that stage since 2019, when he placed 12th.
Justin Shier
This will be Justin Shier’s pro debut. Many fans are waiting to see what he looks like in pre-judging. The Oregon native turned pro by winning the heavyweight class at the 2021 NPC National Championships. He’s been working with coach Matt Jansen, who works with two-time Olympia 212 champion Shaun Clarida and 2021 Arnold Classic winner Nick Walker.
[Related: Bodybuilding Versus Powerlifting Programs: Three Big Differences]
Figure Athletes to Watch
Below are three Figure athletes who are early favorites to claim podium positions.
Autumn Cleveland
Autumn Cleveland was in the 2022 Figure Olympia but suffered an illness the weekend of the contest resulting in a finish outside the top 15. Since then, she’s focused on her return to the Olympia stage.
Cleveland entered the 2023 Vancouver Pro on the weekend of July 15-16 but scored silver when only pro show winners advance to the 2023 Olympia. This contest is closer to her Kentucky home, and Cleveland has time to make adjustments to the final stages of her prep.
Adela Ondrejovicova
Adela Ondrejovicova has already qualified for the 2023 Olympia thanks to her Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro victory on July 15, 2023. She’s entering this contest for extra experience, the prestige that comes with a winm and the potential to block another contender from reaching the Olympia lineup.
Danielle Rose
Danielle Rose was fourth in this contest in 2022 and 2019. Those are her highest placings in four attempts at this show. She’s been a pro since 2018 and has been in the mix for pro show titles. However, she has yet to seal the deal, as her highest career placing is second at the 2022 Puerto Rico Pro.
[Related: Bodybuilding Legend Robby Robinson Looks Shredded at 76 Years Old]
How to Watch
Tim Gardner Productions is hosting a livestream of the festivities in Chicago. Purchases for the July 21, 2023, stream are available for $34.99, and the July 22, 2023, stream for $39.99. Both streams are available on their website: https://www.timgardnerproductions.com/.
Featured Image: @blessing_awodibu on Instagram
A longtime mainstay on the IFBB Pro League schedule is set to take place in the Windy City. The 2023 Chicago Pro will be held on July 21-22, 2023, in Tinsley, IL. Ten of the 11 pro divisions will have contests in this show. The only division not featured is Men’s Wheelchair.
As has been the case all season, winners of these shows will be qualified for the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on the weekend of Nov. 2-5, 2023.
2023 Chicago Pro Show Results
The full rosters of all 10 divisions are listed below, with names in alphabetical order”
Men’s Open
- Blessing Awodibu (USA)
- Stephen Daniels (USA)
- Jonathan De La Rosa (USA)
- Eiren Gauley (Canada)
- Matt Kouba (USA)
- Stanislas de Longeaux (USA)
- Emmanuel Longoria (Mexico)
- Patrick Moore (USA)
- Erik Ramirez (USA)
- Justin Shier (USA)
- Armando Aman (USA)
- Peter Burmester (USA)
- Ivan Cabrera (USA)
- Luis Ricardo Plata Duran (USA)
- Yumon Eaton (USA)
- Mohamed Embaby (Egypt)
- Jordan Janowitz (USA)
- Kevin Johnson (USA)
- Chris Jones (USA)
- Francisco Mercado Jr. (USA)
- Jason Nguyen (Canada)
- Martae Ruelas (USA)
- Krimo Ammari (UAE)
- Theodor Atkins Jr. (USA)
- Anthony Barbera III (USA)
- Rob Brown (USA)
- Dylan Bursey Canada
- Adam Cayce (USA)
- Rodrigo Coelho (Brazil)
- Tony Coke (Canada)
- Gregory Dawson (Canada)
- Javier Duarte (USA)
- Matthew Greggo (USA)
- Patryk Karpuk (USA)
- Vincent Krause (USA)
- Marof Montanary (USA)
- Jerark Toribio Perez (USA)
- Marcus Perry (USA)
- Tyler Sibley (USA)
- Derrick Simmons (USA)
- Robert Waterhouse (England)
- Muhammed Ali (Austria)
- Joaquim Camps Angel (Spain)
- Patrick Asiedu (Australia)
- Ayinde Avery (USA)
- Montae Bailey (USA)
- Donald Brumfield (USA)
- Derryl Bryant (USA)
- Drew Cullen (USA)
- Jason Hazzard (USA)
- Jorge Hernandez (USA)
- Benjamin Iverson (USA)
- Alonzo Jefferson (USA)
- Jarrett Jenkins (USA)
- Nick Koeu (USA)
- Evan Lilas (USA)
- Adon Marcus (USA)
- Jahvair Mullings (USA)
- Chevy Phillips (Canada)
- Alexander Rogers (USA)
- Justo A. Scott Jr. (USA)
- Anthony Sullivan (USA)
- Jacob Swisher (USA)
- Alexander Toplyn (USA)
- Marcus Wesley (USA)
- Jessica E. Martin (USA)
- Kristina Mendoza (USA)
- Wendy Sanchez (USA)
- Kyna Squarey (Canada)
- Melissa Teich (USA)
- Maria Monica Vega (USA)
- Marie Berouskova (Czech Republic)
- Vallie Eden (USA)
- Marissa Jinkoji (USA)
- Marika Jones (USA)
- Natalie Juron (USA)
- Chunmi Kang (China)
- Lisa Kudrey (Canada)
- Danielle LaMartina (USA)
- Kristyn Lia (Australia)
- Alexis M. Lowery (USA)
- Renee Reefschlaeger (USA)
- Justyna Rudnicka (Poland)
- Diana Schnaidt (USA)
- Nadia Vandal (Canada)
- Jodi Boam (Canada)
- Noemie Champagne-Cloutier (Canada)
- Anna Fomina (USA)
- Sara Kovach (USA)
- Layla Mikayla (USA)
- Aurika Tyrgale (Russia)
- Annaleise Varga (Australia)
- Shanice Abrams (USA)
- Ayra Bahar (Germany)
- Autumn Cleveland (USA)
- Edith Driver (USA)
- Erica Freneey (USA)
- Ashley Radiance Fuller (USA)
- Rebecca Godwin (USA)
- Nelly Gonzalez (Mexico)
- Lena Johannesen (USA)
- Arianna Kinchen (USA)
- Adela Ondrejovicova (Slovakia)
- Danielle Rose (USA)
- Viridiana Sanchez (USA)
- Chie Terui (USA)
- Mercia Abbado (USA)
- Rhoda Allie (Canada)
- Michelle Billett (USA)
- Nina DiTommaso (USA)
- Savannah Dolezal (USA)
- Alessia Facchin (Italy)
- Claudia Garcia (USA)
- Violeta Garcia (USA)
- Liana Giannamore (USA)
- Katiuska Gintili (USA)
- Ashley Hampton (USA)
- Jill E. Humphrey (USA)
- Kateryna Kauffmann (Canada)
- Tatiana Lanovenko (Russia)
- Paola Leon (Mexico)
- Adair Libbrecht (Canada)
- Lizzie Martinez (USA)
- Christine O’Malley (USA)
- Mary Ann Parks (USA)
- Kaitlyn Ray (USA)
- Fallon A. Wainwright (USA)
- Charnice Bain (Bahamas)
- Keana Burr (USA)
- Daniela Deiana (Italy)
- Quintaysia Goodley (USA)
- Amy Li (USA)
- Maria Paulette (Spain)
- Edna Ferreira de Souza (USA)
- Danai Theodoropoulou (Australia)
- Kat Williams (USA)
[Related: 10 Commandments of Biceps Training]
Men’s Open Athletes to Watch
Below of three Men’s Open competitors who have previously displayed gold-quality physiques who the judges might be keen to reward in Illinois.
Blessing Awodibu
None of the men in this lineup have qualified for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest going into the show. Blessing Awodibu will make his long-awaited 2023 debut in this event. The 2022 New York Pro winner was originally set to enter the 2023 Arnold Classic, but he withdrew from the contest, ultimately won by Samson Dauda.
Awodibu wants to return to the Olympia stage and improve on his 2022 placing, which was outside the top 15 at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest won by Hadi Choopan. Fans are hopeful for a bigger and better version of “The Boogieman” this time.
Jon De La Rosa
This is De La Rosa’s first pro appearance in over three years. His last pro contest was the 2020 New York Pro, where he ranked third. De La Rosa was the 2015 Chicago Pro winner but ranked 10th in the 2018 edition of this contest. If he wins and enters the Olympia, it will be his first time competing on that stage since 2019, when he placed 12th.
Justin Shier
This will be Justin Shier’s pro debut. Many fans are waiting to see what he looks like in pre-judging. The Oregon native turned pro by winning the heavyweight class at the 2021 NPC National Championships. He’s been working with coach Matt Jansen, who works with two-time Olympia 212 champion Shaun Clarida and 2021 Arnold Classic winner Nick Walker.
[Related: Bodybuilding Versus Powerlifting Programs: Three Big Differences]
Figure Athletes to Watch
Below are three Figure athletes who are early favorites to claim podium positions.
Autumn Cleveland
Autumn Cleveland was in the 2022 Figure Olympia but suffered an illness the weekend of the contest resulting in a finish outside the top 15. Since then, she’s focused on her return to the Olympia stage.
Cleveland entered the 2023 Vancouver Pro on the weekend of July 15-16 but scored silver when only pro show winners advance to the 2023 Olympia. This contest is closer to her Kentucky home, and Cleveland has time to make adjustments to the final stages of her prep.
Adela Ondrejovicova
Adela Ondrejovicova has already qualified for the 2023 Olympia thanks to her Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro victory on July 15, 2023. She’s entering this contest for extra experience, the prestige that comes with a winm and the potential to block another contender from reaching the Olympia lineup.
Danielle Rose
Danielle Rose was fourth in this contest in 2022 and 2019. Those are her highest placings in four attempts at this show. She’s been a pro since 2018 and has been in the mix for pro show titles. However, she has yet to seal the deal, as her highest career placing is second at the 2022 Puerto Rico Pro.
[Related: Bodybuilding Legend Robby Robinson Looks Shredded at 76 Years Old]
How to Watch
Tim Gardner Productions is hosting a livestream of the festivities in Chicago. Purchases for the July 21, 2023, stream are available for $34.99, and the July 22, 2023, stream for $39.99. Both streams are available on their website: https://www.timgardnerproductions.com/.
Featured Image: @blessing_awodibu on Instagram
Click here to view the article.
