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2023 Pittsburgh Pro Results and Scorecards (Live Updates)
One of the most celebrated contests on the IFBB Pro League schedule, the 2023 Pittsburgh Pro, takes place on May 12-13 in Pittsburgh PA. This show holds special significance due to NPC President and IFBB Pro League Chairman Jim Manion’s name being attached to it.
The Pittsburgh Pro serves as a qualifier for 2023 Mr. Olympia, taking place Nov. 2-5, in Orlando, Florida. Six divisions were featured at the event this weekend: Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Women’s Physique, Figure, Bikini, and Wellness.
There are a number of returning champions eager to prove themselves once again. Among them is Natalia Abraham Coelho, the current 2022 Women’s Physique Olympia who recently dethroned Sarah Villegas.
Bikini legend Ashley Kaltwasser will look to make it four titles in Pittsburgh. She recently placed third at 2022 Olympia and is a three-time Olympia Bikini titleholder. Fans also expect an exciting performance from Kassandra Gillis, who is the current Arnold Classic Wellness champion.
A comprehensive preview of the event can be found here. With a star-studded guest-posing lineup on deck, this weekend promises to be a memorable one.
Check out the results of the 2023 Pittsburgh Pro below:
2023 Pittsburgh Pro Winners
Classic Physique: Michael Daboul
Men’s Physique: Coming Soon!
Women’s Physique: Natalia Abraham Coelho
Figure: Cherish Richardson
Bikini: Coming Soon!
Wellness: Gisele Machado
2023 Pittsburgh Pro Results
Classic Physique
During prejudging and finals, Michael Deboul and Eric Wildberger Lisboa cemented themselves as frontrunners. Both men brought exceptional upper body development and top-notch conditioning. While many fans online deemed it a toss-up, the judges awarded Michael Daboul with the victory.
Winner — Michael Daboul
Second Place — Eric Wildberger
Third Place — Alexander Westermeier
Fourth Place — Daniil Famponte
Fifth Place — Camilo Diaz
Sixth Place — Tomas Adame-Hernandez
Seventh Place — Brandon Cooper
Eighth Place — Rob Van Sant
Ninth Place — Kendahl Richmond
Tenth Place — Munkhsaruul Altangerel
Women’s Physique
Winner — Natalia Abraham Coelho
Second Place — Emily Schubert
Third Place — Amandine Kolly
Fourth Place — Joseli Schoenherr
Fifth Place — Marie-Solange Essoh
Sixth Place —
Seventh Place —
Eighth Place —
Ninth Place —
Tenth Place —
Figure
Winner — Cherish Richardson
Second Place — Natalia Soltero
Third Place — Maria Luisa Baeza Diaz Pereira
Fourth Place — Erika Morales Morgan
Fifth Place — Madison Dinges
Sixth Place — Manon Dutilly
Seventh Place — Jennifer Zienert
Eighth Place — Ashley Howells
Ninth Place — Ashley Radiance Fuller
Tenth Place — Paula Ranta
Wellness
Winner — Gisele Machado
Second Place — Kassandra Gillis
Third Place — Lili Dong
Fourth Place — Tefani-Sam Razhi
Fifth Place — Jennifer Zollars
Sixth Place —
Seventh Place —
Eighth Place —
Ninth Place —
Tenth Place —
Men’s Physique
Coming Soon!
Bikini
Coming Soon!
2023 Pittsburgh Pro Scorecards
Coming Soon!
Fitness Volt congratulates the winners on their major victories!
Published: 12 May, 2023 | 9:42 PM EDT
6x Figure Olympia Cydney Gillon Shares Ab Workout & Tips
American bodybuilder Cydney Gillon is one of the most decorated athletes in the history of the sport. The IFBB Figure veteran has been a mainstay in competitions for over a decade. In a recent Instagram post, Gillon shared the ab workout she likes to utilize as well as some crucial tips on performing each movement properly.
Cydney Gillon first made a name for herself with her stellar muscle shape, balance, and overall symmetry in the Figure division after a strong performance at the 2013 Toronto Pro Supershow. She earned an invite to the Olympia competition the following year in 2014, where she placed in the top ten in her maiden outing. She continued to work her way up over the years and won a handful of shows, such as the 2015 Wings of Strength Chicago Pro, the 2016 Pittsburgh Pro, and the 2017 Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro.
Gillon finally secured the coveted Sandow trophy by dethroning former two-time Olympia champ Latorya Watts in 2017. Once she took the throne, Gillon went on a rampage that saw her defend the title successfully five times in a row. Besides the Olympia, Gillon narrowly missed out on winning the Arnold Sports Festival to Candice Lewis-Carter on two occasions. Eventually, she won her first ASF show in 2019.
Cydney Gillon via @victusography
The 31-year-old created history after dominating the competition at the 2021 Mr. Olympia to become the winningest athlete in the division. Last season, Gillon returned to the Arnold Sports Festival and came out victorious over fellow standouts Jessica Reyes Padilla, Lola Montez, and Natalia Soltero. Then, she stunned the fans with an impressive package on stage at the 2022 Mr. Olympia last December. Padilla presented a tough challenge but failed to topple the dominant champion. Gillon further extended her lead and added the sixth Olympia title under her belt.
Gillon regularly offers insight into her training methods on her social media accounts. She revealed her unique mindset on cheat meals that helped her avoid burnout while staying on track with strict diets. While she follows a clean diet year-round, she believes in using ‘food festivals’ for cheat meals, where she eats what she wants.
Cydney Gillon shares ab workout & tips
Cydney Gillon shared the ab workout she utilizes every week to get her midsection ready for the stage along with some crucial tips to maximize the results of each movement.
“What does my ab workout look like??
” she wrote.
“Here are 3 of the movements I like to toss in every week.”
Foam Roller Crunches
Plank Knee Taps
Planks
Tips:
“Exercise 1: There should be Zero strain in your neck. Make sure your hand is properly supported and you aren’t bending your neck versus using your abs
Exercise 2: Great if done efficiently. The core should be tight the entire time and the knees should not collapse to the floor. Plank first, drive knees down and right back up for each rep. This variation is good if your hip flexors are zapped from leg lifts or leg day
Exercise 3: Make sure your core remains engaged and try to make sure you don’t rock forward to your shoulders when the abs begin to fatigue. Start with a short count then work your way up.”
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Cydney Gillon provided some of her best tips for budding bodybuilding competitors three months ago. She encouraged practicing self-love to make the experience positive and stressed the importance of being accountable for the work you put in.
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Gillon leads the list of the most Figure Olympia wins in history with six. Based on her latest update, she has no intentions of slowing down anytime soon and will look to win gold again at 2023 Mr. Olympia later this year.
Published: 10 May, 2023 | 11:58 PM EDT
Alicia Marie Profile & Stats
The biography, life, and accomplishments of Alicia Marie
Image via Instagram @aliciamariebody
Alicia Marie, also known as “The Machine,” is an American professional Figure and Bikini competitor, fitness model, TV personality, costume artist, and author.
Marie started her competitive bodybuilding journey in the bikini division. Alicia is a renowned health, diet, and fitness expert and has featured in many magazines and TV shows.
Below is a complete breakdown of Alicia Marie’s profile, stats, biography, training, and diet regimens.
Full Name: Alicia Marie
Weight
Height
Date Of Birth
125-135 lbs
5’10″
15/9/1975
Division
Era
Nationality
Figure, Bikini, Fitness Model
2000, 2010
American
Image via Instagram @aliciamariebody
Biography
Born on Dec. 15, 1975, in Connecticut, Marie had an active childhood and was engaged in several sports growing up, including track and field, softball, martial arts (Kali, weapons), and gymnastics.
Marie started lifting weights while still in high school, and because of her strength and endurance, she got the nickname “The Machine” from her friends.
Since her early years, Marie has been fascinated with comic books and always wanted to look like a superhero. Learning about bodybuilding and body transformations helped her work towards achieving her dream physique. Alicia Marie is a costume artist (cosplay) and a regular at comic cons.
Alicia Marie went to Columbia University to study broadcast and has a degree in neuroscience. It was in college that she started dedicating more time to weightlifting.
Shortly after starting working out regularly in college, Alicia Marie developed superhuman strength. She set impressive strength records, squatting almost 300 pounds in her junior year in college.
Turning Passion into a Career
After graduating from college, Alicia moved to LA, California, to turn her passion for fitness into a full-time career.
Marie found success as a fitness model and has been featured on the covers of more than 80 publications. She was the celebrity fitness trainer on MTV’s “Made” and co-created Liongate Media’s 30-Day Buttlift DVD exercise series. Alicia Marie has also authored the 2012 book “The Booty Bible.”
Become a Pro Athlete
Alicia Marie always had a competitive side to her. As she noticed improvements in her physique, she started training to compete in local contests.
Marie competed in her first show in 2003 and was hooked to the competitive bodybuilding circuit from the moment she stepped onto the stage for the first time. She won several bikini and figure contests over the next few years.
Her first big competition was the 2007 NPC Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding show, where she placed second in the figure and fitness class.
Alicia Marie earned her IFBB Pro card by winning the 2008 NPC Team Universe Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure National Championships.
Marie made her pro debut in 2009 at the IFBB Europa Super Show & Supplement Expo, where she finished 12th. She had to wait six years before her first pro title win at the 2015 IFBB Muscle Contest Pro Bikini.
Trivia: Alicia Marie is 70% deaf in her left ear and about 30% deaf in her right from a 2005 boxing injury.
Image via Instagram @aliciamariebody
Accomplishments
Here are a few of Alicia Marie’s competitive bodybuilding accomplishments:
2015 IFBB Musclecontest.com Pro Bikini, 1st
2008 NPC Team Universe Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure National Championships, 1st
2008 NPC USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships, 2nd
2007 NPC Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness, 2nd
Image via Instagram @aliciamariebody
Training
Alicia Marie’s training regimen has changed significantly since her competitive days. She currently focuses on cardio to maintain her chiseled abs and low body fat percentage. Marie performs cardio up to five days a week on a treadmill or Stairmaster.
Workout Routine
During her competition days, this is what Alicia’s training split looked like:
Monday: Cardio or Calves, Back/Biceps, Abs
Tuesday: Triceps, Light Chest, Cardio
Wednesday: Off/Cardio only or martial arts (Eskrima)
Thursday: Shoulders, Abs
Friday: Legs/Glutes, Light cardio for stretching
Saturday: Cardio, Abs
Sunday: Martial Arts (weapons, Kali)
Image via Instagram @aliciamariebody
Nutrition
“You can do 100 crunches every night, but you still can’t out-exercise a bad diet. You might as well hear it now so you can get to work!” — Alicia Marie on building abs
Alicia Marie follows an IIFYM (if it fits your macros) diet, also known as a flexible diet, to help stay in shape throughout the year. On her IIFYM diet, Marie sticks to nutrition-dense whole foods and stays away from junk food.
Here is a list of Alicia Marie’s favorite foods from each macro group:
1. Protein Sources:
Protein plays a vital role in building muscle mass and promotes recovery. It can also keep you feeling full for longer, which can help avoid snacking on unhealthy foods.
Egg whites
Whey protein powder
Lean beef cuts
Turkey
Chicken
Tuna (water-packed)
Fresh fish (tilapia, halibut, organic roughy, and snapper)
2. Fats Sources:
The macronutrient “fats” are required for optimal body functioning as they play a role in brain function, joint lubrication, organ insulation. It can also improve skin and hair quality.
Avocado
Coconut oil
Nuts, peanut
Almond butter
Extra-virgin olive oil
3. Carbohydrate Sources:
Carbs provide you with energy for daily tasks and are the primary fuel source for your brain’s high energy demands. (1)
Fruits (berries especially)
Veggies
Rice (brown, jasmine, wild, black)
Potatoes (red and white)
Quinoa
Oats
Favorite Protein Pancake Recipe
Alicia Marie loves protein pancakes and eats them five days a week on her training days.
1 scoop of dry oats blended into smaller bits, mixed with 2 egg whites
1 cup of unsweetened applesauce
Topped with blueberries or cinnamon
1 cup of protein powder
Image via Instagram @aliciamariebody
Supplements
“The Machine” uses the following supplements to improve her overall body functioning and recover better after her workouts:
Multivitamins
Omega-3
Whey protein
Fat burner
Pre-workout
References
Elia M, Folmer P, Schlatmann A, Goren A, Austin S. Carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in muscle and in the whole body after mixed meal ingestion. Metabolism. 1988 Jun;37(6):542-51. doi: 10.1016/0026-0495(88)90169-2. PMID: 3374320.
Arnold Classic 2022 Figure International Results
Cydney Gillon wins Figure International at the Arnold Classic 2022.
The Arnold Sports Festival was back to normal this year with the event taking place over the course of the first weekend in March. The Figure International division returned to the Arnold Classic this year and it was also the return of Cydney Gillon, who did not compete in 2020 at this event. She made up for it with her second career Arnold Classic victory.
Gillon is the reigning five-time Olympia champion. She was a big favorite coming into the event and did not disappoint. During prejudging, it was clear Gillon was the competitor to beat but some other elite athletes made it close.
Jessica Reyes Padilla and Lola Montez impressed during prejudging and put themselves in position to make a move. In the end, Gillon was just a bit too strong.
The full results have been announced. Check out our full breakdown of the Classic Physique division of the Arnold Classic 2022 results below.
Arnold Classic 2022 Figure International Results
First Place – Cydney Gillon
Second Place – Jessica Reyes Padilla
Third Place – Lola Montez
Fourth Place – Nicole Zenobia Graham
Fifth Place – Natalia Soltero
Sixth Place – Bojana Vasiljevic
Seventh Place – Latoya Farley
Eighth Place – Larhannah Robinson
Ninth Place – An Da-Jong
Tenth Place – Wendy Fortino
Generation Iron Fitness Network will provide coverage of the full Arnold Classic 2022 event including pre-judging reports, analysis, and results updates. Stay tuned to Generation Iron and visit our official Arnold Classic 2021 coverage hub right here!
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Alondra Chatman Profile & Stats
The biography, life, and accomplishments of Alondra Chatman
Alondra Chatman is an African American professional INBA PNBA Figure professional natural bodybuilder born on June 20, 1974. She’s the reigning 2x Figure open Natural Olympia champ and an INBA PNBA Hall of Fame Inductee. She was also nominated for the Award of Excellence to end 2021.
Moreover, she was the first woman to sign a multi-media contract with Generation Iron, the INBA PNBA, and Iron Man Magazine.
Below is a complete breakdown of Alondra Chatman’s profile, stats, biography, training, and diet regimen.
Full Name: Brandon Lirio
Weight
Height
Date Of Birth
134-140 lbs
5’6″
6/20/1974
Division
Era
Nationality
Figure
2010
African American
Biography
Image via Instagram @alondra_figure_pro
On June 20, 1974, Alondra Chatman was born in Palo Alto, CA. Chatman’s transition to natural bodybuilding comes from an athletic background. She was quick to join sports growing up – from elementary school through college. Although, she didn’t start lifting weights until her first year of college as a volleyball player. When training with her volleyball coach, she fell in love with weight training.
Her experience lifting as a collegiate athlete led her down her career path. Alondra Chatman started personal training and eventually opened up her gym after graduating. As a former athlete, bodybuilding sparked her interest after seeing her friend compete in the Figure division. She was drawn to the idea of pushing your body to the next level.
The first show Alondra Chatman competed in was with the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA). As a competitor who didn’t want to take PEDs, she appreciated that the INBA PNBA league drug tests their athletes who abide by the strictest drug testing standards for professional athletes – World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). She liked how this leveled the playing field for natural athletes.
Competition History
Below is an overview of Alondra Chatman’s competition history.
2021 Natural Olympia Pro Open Figure – 1st
2019 Natural Olympia Pro Open Figure – 1st
2019 PNBA Muscle Beach Pro Open Figure – 1st
2019 PNBA World Championship Pro Open Figure – 2nd
2018 Natural Olympia Pro Open Figure – 4th
2018 PNBA Zeus Classic Pro Open Figure – 1st
2013 PNBA Silver & Black Pro Open Bikini – 2nd
2012 NPC Emerald Cup Open Figure – 6th
2012 NPC Governor’s Cup Open Figure – 6th
2010 NPC San Francisco Open Figure D & Overall Masters – 1st
2010 INBA Silver & Black Overall Open Figure – 1st
Alondra Chatman’s Training
Alondra Chatman’s training plan consists of a five-day split routine laid out below.
Day 1 – Legs – Quad Focus
Day 2 – Chest, Back & Biceps
Day 3 – Shoulders & Triceps
Day 4 – Legs – Hamstring & Glute Focus
Day 5 – Upper Body Combo
Alondra Chatman’s favorite workouts in a written statement:
Barbell Squat: all the variations. I love pushing heavy weight and using differing foot positions to target the quads, glutes and hamstrings in different ways.
RDL: I like both dumbbell and barbell Romanian Deadlifts to target hamstrings which are essential for properly balanced leg development.
Cable Shoulder Raise: Lat Raise, Front Raise, Rear Delts, etc. i [sic] like to use the cables for a shoulder day finisher. The cables are great for isolating and fine tuning [sic].
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Nutrition
According to Alondra Chatman, she keeps her nutrition the same during the prep for most of the season. But she’ll make adjustments approximately four weeks out from the competition to ensure she’s “lean and dry for the stage.” Chatman stated, “I use Premier Research Labs for most of my supplements – Multivitamins, BCAAs, Digestive Enzymes and So Lean & So Clean Plant-Bases Protein.”
In-Season Meals
Meal 1: 2/3 cup oatmeal, 2 oz. turkey
Meal 2: 4 oz. turkey, 4 oz. rice
Meal 3: 4 oz. turkey or white fish, 4 oz. potato or rice, 1 cup green veggies
Meal 4: 2 scoops protein in water, 1 whole fruit w/ 1 tbsp flax seed
Meal 5: 4 oz. turkey or beef, 4 oz. potato or rice, 1 cup green veggies
*Note: She may snack on carrots and hummus or beef jerky.
Alondra Chatman is more flexible with her diet during the off-season and consumes more fruit and treats. However, Chatman declared, “I don’t drink alcohol at all.”
Personal Life
When Alondra Chatman isn’t prepping for being under the bright lights, she runs The Inner Athlete, where she says, “I train people for overall better health fitness as well as coach a team of bodybuilding athletes to the stage.” She’s been running this business for the past 16 years in San Leandro, CA.
Outside of natural bodybuilding and fitness, Chatman is a woman of God, who enjoys spending time at church, traveling, watching movies, and traveling with her family – she’s a wife and mother of two teenagers.
Olympia 2021 Figure Results
Cydney Gillon wins the Figure division for the fifth-straight year during the 2021 Olympia.
The 2021 Olympia Figure division has announced results. The prejudging took place on Friday morning with the winners being announced during the night portion of the show. This has been a division that has been dominated by one competitor and that was the talk coming in.
Cydney Gillon has double-digit victories since becoming a pro in 2012 and four have come in the Olympia. Gillon is the reigning four-time champion at the Olympia and came in on top of her game once again. There was plenty of momentum for Gillon coming in against some of the other top competitors.
Latorya Watts was the last winner before Gillon. She took home back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016. Nicole Wilkins is another elite name with four titles at the Olympia. She won four of the six competitions that took place from 2009-2015. It was not going to be an easy ride for any of the competitors and that was shown right away during prejudging.
Jessica Reyes Padilla and Michele Silva Pinto also appeared on stage. The Figure division displayed plenty of talent and was a close finish on Friday night.
The full results have been announced. Below, you can find the 2021 Olympia Figure results, along with previous winners and an official score card from the event.
Olympia 2021 Figure Results
First Place – Cydney Gillon
Second Place – Natalia Soltero
Third Place – Stephanie Gibson
Fourth Place – Jessica Reyes Padilla
Sixth Place – Nicole Zenobia Graham
Previous Figure Olympia Winners
2020: Cydney Gillon
2019: Cydney Gillon
2018: Cydney Gillon
2017: Cydney Gillon
2016: Latorya Watts
2015: Latorya Watts
2014: Nicole Wilkins
2013: Nicole Wilkins
Generation Iron will have complete coverage of the 2021 Olympia throughout the weekend. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Olympia 2021 Figure Prejudging Report & Analysis
Highlights from the Olympia 2021 Figure prejudging.
The 2021 Olympia began on Friday morning and Figure was one of the first divisions on stage. Some of the top competitors in the world took the stage in Orlando to show off the progress they have made. In Figure, there has been consistency at the top and athletes are looking to knock off the champion.
Cydney Gillon entered this year’s competition having won the last four Olympia Figure titles. She came in looking her best with a chance to make it five in a row. She headlined a first callout that featured six competitors. Jessica Reyes Padilla and Stephanie Gibson came in as serious contenders to dethrone Gillon. They were joined by Nicole Zenobia Graham, Larhannah Robinson, and Natalia Soltero.
The judges moved around the competitors quite a bit to get a good view. Gillon spent most time in the center but there was no consistent placing for any of the athletes. The judges seemed keen on getting different angles of all competitors.
After four rounds of callouts, the judges brought back four competitors that can be viewed as the top four. Gillon returned to centerstage, along with Graham, Padilla, and Gibson. This solidified the notion that there are clear contenders to take down Gillon.
After watching the prejudging round, this will be no easy task. Below, you can find a full breakdown of the Olympia 2021 Figure prejudging that took place on Friday morning.
Callout Report
First Callout
Stephanie Gibson
Nicole Zenobia Graham
Larhannah Robinson
Cydney Gillon
Jessica Reyes Padilla
Natalia Soltero
Second Callout
Heather Dees
Maria Luisa Diaz
An Da Jeong
Lola Montez
Carly Horrell
Julia Waring
Third Callout
Rhea Gayle
Wendy Fortino
Sandra Grajales
Bojana Vasiljevic
Nadia Wyatt
Bahar Ayra
Michele Silva Pinto
Shelace Shoemaker
Fourth Callout
Larhannah Robinson
Nicole Zenobia Graham
Maria Luisa Diaz
An Da Jeong
Fifth Callout (Top 4)
Jessica Reyes Padilla
Natalia Soltero
Cydney Gillon
Stephanie Gibson
Generation Iron will continue to provide full coverage of the 2021 Olympia throughout the weekend. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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