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2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Results and Scorecards
The bodybuilding season is heating up as the 2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Supershow is here and took place from July 15-16. This mega-competition featured a total of nine IFBB Pro League divisions including, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, 212 Men’s Bodybuilding, Women’s Physique, Wellness, Bikini, Fitness, Women’s Bodybuilding, and Figure.
This show holds special significance since Lenda Murray’s name is attached to it. Her name will forever be etched in the Women’s Bodybuilding history books as an eight-time Olympia champion. She is a beloved figure in the industry and a great mentor to female bodybuilders around the world.
All competitors took to Atlanta, Georgia, aiming to earn their respective invites at this Olympia qualifier. This year’s 2023 Mr. Olympia show will take place in Orlando, Florida, inside the Orange County Convention Center from Nov. 2-5. It’s more challenging to qualify as there are fewer months in the season as the qualification period ends on Oct. 9.
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Show Winners
Classic Physique: Carlos Dommar
Men’s 212 Bodybuilding: John Jewett
Men’s Physique: Jeremy Potvin
Women’s Physique: Amy McKown
Wellness: Johanna Calcano
Bikini: Tara Grier
Fitness: Amber Steffen
Women’s Bodybuilding: MayLa Ash
Figure: Adela Ondrejovicova
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Results
Classic Physique
Classic Physique stars took to the stage on Saturday. During prejudging and finals, fans were impressed with Anthony Barbera III. He brought a stellar physique with excellent structure and balance. Barbera last competed at the 2022 Olympia but was unable to place.
Carlos Dommar was another frontrunner who brought next-level conditioning. Dommar’s last show came at the 2022 Puerto Rico Pro, where he finished second. While it was close, Carlos Dommar secured the big victory, with Anthony Barbera III taking runner-up.
Also, Krimo Ammari and Matthew Greggo brought impressive looks. They walked away in third and fourth, respectively.
Winner — Carlos Dommar
Second Place — Anthony Barbera III
Third Place — Krimo Ammari
Fourth Place — Matthew Greggo
Fifth Place — Jeremiah Willies
Sixth Place — Zeek Andrews
Seventh Place — Duquann Hinton
Eighth Place — Miguel Dominguez
Ninth Place — Keith Lanier
Tenth Place — Tyler Tallent
Men’s 212 Bodybuilding
The 212 division was on point during prejudging and the finals. Fans were impressed with the balance and upper bodies of Diego A. Guerra Montoya and John Jewett. Montoya last shined on stage at the 2023 New York Pro, where he took runner-up. Jewett has been out of action for a while and last battled at the 2021 Olympia in ninth place.
It was a tight competition that eventually saw John Jewett take first place. Diego A. Guerra Montoya had to once again settle for second. Jose Marte finished third with Jason Hebert taking fourth.
Winner — John Jewett
Second Place — Diego A. Guerra Montoya
Third Place — Jose Marte
Fourth Place — Jason Hebert
Fifth Place — Francisco Mercado Jr.
Sixth Place — Shane Stewart
Men’s Physique
The Men’s Physique category just keeps getting stronger and that was certainly the case this weekend. Ismael Dominguez and Jeremy P. Potvin appeared to be fighting for gold. Fans last saw Dominguez shine with incredible conditioning at the 2022 Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle where he finished fifth. Potvin’s last competition resulted in a runner-up spot at the recent 2023 Republic of Texas Pro.
After some close comparisons, Jeremy Potvin emerged with the win. Ismael Dominguez put in a strong effort but finished second. Ramses Rams and Rhyan Clark walked away in third and fourth.
Winner — Jeremy P. Potvin
Second Place — Ismael Dominguez
Third Place — Ramses Rams
Fourth Place — Rhyan Clark
Fifth Place — Clarence McSpadden
Sixth Place — Deke Walker
Women’s Physique
Athletes wasted no time battling on stage in the Women’s Physique category. By the time finals were going down, most thought it was a two-woman show between Marika Jones and Amy McKown. Jones is coming off an impressive seventh-place performance at the 2023 Optimum Classic Pro. In her way was McKown, who last shined in the 2023 Omaha Pro as a runner-up.
Ultimately, Amy McKown’s combination of muscularity, conditioning, and symmetry saw her win the show. Meanwhile, Marika Jones took second, with Kristyn Lia and Isabelle Jackson taking spots three and four.
Winner — Amy McKown
Second Place — Marika Jones
Third Place — Kristyn Lia
Fourth Place — Isabelle Jackson
Fifth Place — Kristy McAulliffe
Sixth Place — Renee Reefschlaeger
Seventh Place — Sheena Washington
Eighth Place — Justina Threadgill
Ninth Place — Alison Serbentas
Tenth Place — Heidi Noel Worrell-Osborne
Wellness
The Wellness division is known for exceptional lower body development; this contest was no exception. During prejudging and the finals, Shelby Talon and Johanna Calcano demanded center stage. Talon last appeared on stage at the 2022 NPC National Championships. Calcano’s last competition meanwhile, took place at the 2023 Miami Muscle Beach Pro in third place. Ultimately, Calcano emerged victorious with Shelby Talon taking runner-up.
In addition, Cassandra Pennington earned third, with Edna Ferreira de Souza taking fourth, respectively.
Winner — Johanna Calcano
Second Place — Shelby Talon
Third Place — Cassandra Pennington
Fourth Place — Edna Ferreira de Souza
Fifth Place — Maria Paulette Aranguren
Sixth Place — Michelle Ibata
Bikini
Bikini talent delivered a thrilling show in Atlanta this weekend. Out of the gate, the stage presentation, aesthetics, and slim waist of Tara Grier stood out. She last appeared on stage at the 2023 Republic of Texas Pro with an impressive fifth-place finish. Adair Libbrecht also held her own in comparisons and last competed at the 2023 Republic of Texas Pro in third place.
In the end, Tara Grier earned first place with Adair Libbrecht taking runner-up. In addition, Ashley Hampton finished third, and Savannah Dolezal, fourth.
Winner — Tara Grier
Second Place —Adair Libbrecht
Third Place — Ashley Hampton
Fourth Place — Savannah Dolezal
Fifth Place — Lizzie Martinez
Sixth Place — Jackie Cheney
Seventh Place — Leah Walter
Eighth Place — Alessia Facchin
Ninth Place — Elisangela Angell
Tenth Place — Niccole Guggia
Fitness
As one of the most entertaining divisions in the IFBB Pro League, Fitness competitors delivered during prejudging and finals. Fans and judges agreed it was a fight for first between Allison Kramer and Amber Steffen. Kramer last competed at the 2022 Olympia in ninth while Amber Steffen last graced the 2023 Body BE 1 stage, where she earned runner-up.
Even though it was a close shaw, Amber Steffen came out on top in first place. Allison Kramer was a close second, with Aurika Tyrgale and Annaleise Varga in third and fourth.
Winner — Amber Steffen
Second Place — Allison Kramer
Third Place — Aurika Tyrgale
Fourth Place — Annaleise Varga
Fifth Place — Michelle Gales
Sixth Place — Kristin Pope
Women’s Bodybuilding
With Lenda Murray’s name representing this show, it didn’t take long for judges to take a look at the Women’s Bodybuilding competitors. During prejudging and finals, it was clear Michaela Aycock and MayLa Ash were in the running for first. Aycock last appeared on the 2022 Olympia stage, where she placed sixth. Ash, on the other hand, last finished 11th at last year’s Olympia.
The lower body separation of MayLa Ash carried her to victory tonight, with Michael Aycock taking a close second. The podium rounded out with Selyka Givan in third, while Desunka Dawson finished fourth.
Winner — MayLa Ash
Second Place — Michaela Aycock
Third Place — Selyka Givan
Fourth Place — Desunka Dawson
Fifth Place — LaDawn McDay
Sixth Place — Wendy Sanchez
Seventh Place — Tamara Makar
Figure
The Figure lineup was absolutely stacked on Saturday. Atlanta saw a number of competitors excite the audience with eye-catching looks. One contender, in particular, impressed the moment she stepped on stage, and that was Adela Ondrejovicova. She asserted herself as a threat in prejudging and didn’t let off the gas in the finals versus Shanice Abrams. Ondrejovicova last competed at the 2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Portugal, where she placed ninth. Abrams, however, last appeared on the 2022 Olympia stage and finished 14th.
By the end of the contest, Adela Ondrejovicova won gold, with Shanice Abrams taking second. The podium featured Lu Faustin in third, and Mariana Staccioli finished fourth.
Winner — Adela Ondrejovicova
Second Place — Shanice Abrams
Third Place — Lu Faustin
Fourth Place — Mariana Staccioli
Fifth Place — Danielle Barros
Sixth Place — Jossie Alarcon
Seventh Place — Chunmi Kang
Eighth Place — Virgie Santiago Serrano
Ninth Place — Stephanie Caldwell
Tenth Place — Sandee L. Lark
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Supershow Scorecards
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Classic Physique
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Cp
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Women S Bodybuilding
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Women S Physique
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Figure
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Bikini
FitnessVolt congratulates the winners. We’re excited to see you shine on the Olympia stage in Nov!