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2023 Tampa Pro Results and Scorecards — Day 1 (Live Updates )

2023 Tampa Pro Results and Scorecards — Day 1 (Live Updates )

The 2023 Tampa Pro is taking place from August 3-5 in Tampa, Florida. This contest is a Mr. Olympia qualifier for ten divisions including Men’s Open, 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Women’s Bodybuilding, Women’s Physique, Figure, Fitness, Bikini, and Wellness. 
Earning passage to this year’s Mr. Olympia contest has been more challenging as the point system has been removed. Therefore, any athlete who wishes to qualify must win a Pro show before October 9. This year’s 2023 Mr. Olympia competition will take place in Orlando, Florida, inside the Orange County Convention Center from November 2-5. 
Last year, Men’s Open standout Akim Williams delivered gold at the 2022 Tampa Pro. It was a memorable night as Williams defeated surging contenders Quinton Eriya and Kamal Elgargni. However, Akim Williams chose not to defend his title this weekend, so a new Open champion will emerge. Whoever is victorious will have the opportunity to square off against the reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan in less than three months. 
Check out the action from day one of the 2023 Tampa Pro Below! 
2023 Tampa Pro Winners 
Men’s Open: Coming Soon! 
212 Bodybuilding: Fabricio de Souza Moreira
Classic Physique: Matthew Greggo 
Men’s Physique: Arya Saffaie
Women’s Bodybuilding: Michaela Aycock
Women’s Physique: Jeannie Feldman
Figure: Queren Pacheco
Fitness: Coming Soon!    
Bikini: Coming Soon! 
Wellness: Coming Soon! 
2023 Tampa Pro Breakdown + Results 
Men’s Open 

Coming Soon! 

212 Bodybuilding 
The first Men’s division to hit the stage this weekend was 212 Bodybuilding. Prejudging saw Diego Montoya, Mahamed Embaby, and Fabricio de Souza Moreira in the running for first. They all brought next-level conditioning with balanced proportions. 
During the finals, the judging panel appeared to favor the looks of Mohamed Embaby and Fabricio de Souza Moreira as the day progressed. Embaby last shared a stage at the 2023 Chicago Pro, where he finished with an impressive third place. Opposite to Embaby was Moreira. Fabricio last stepped on stage at the 2022 Chicago Pro and finished third. In the end, the conditioning and dryness of Fabricio de Souza Moreira sealed the deal. He is now qualified for 2023 Mr. Olympia. 
Mahemed Embaby took second and Diego Montoya finished third, respectively. 

Winner — Fabricio de Souza Moreira
Second Place — Mahamed Embaby
Third Place — Diego Montoya
Fourth Place — Jason Nguyen
Fifth Place — Robert Taylor 

Classic Physique 
Fans were thrilled to see some big threats from the Classic Physique division in attendance. During prejudging rounds, huge pops were heard following the individual routines of Carlos Dommar and Matthew Greggo. Both men brought their trademark conditioning with complete upper bodies. 
Greggo last appeared on stage at the 2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro and picked up fourth place. Dommar meanwhile, is riding momentum following his big victory at the same show Greggo took fourth in. Dommar was eager to pick up another win in Florida, but Matthew Greggo denied his efforts with arguably his best physique to date. He won first place and qualified for 2023 Olympia. 
Dommar and Robert Waterhouse filled the second and third podium spots. 

Winner — Matthew Greggo 
Second Place — Carlos Dommar 
Third Place — Robert Waterhouse
Fourth Place — Lucas Giaianni
Fifth Place — Camillo Diaz Garzon
Sixth Place — Jarak Toribio Perez 

Men’s Physique 
On Friday, Men’s Physique competitors went all-out in the quest for first place. The prejudging portion of the show featured Jeremiah Maxey and Arya Saffaie as clear frontrunners. The artful posing routines and stage presentation were among the best of their division. 
Jeremiah Maxey last competed at the 2022 Atlantic Coast Pro and put on a show. He took sixth but certainly came back with a vengeance. His main adversary, Arya Saffaie last appeared at the 2022 Olympia but was unable to place in the top 15. This time, Arya Saffaie dominated and earned his qualification to 2023 Olympia. 
Jeremiah Maxey finished second and Alexander Toplyn took third. 

Winner — Arya Saffaie
Second Place — Jeremiah Maxey
Third Place — Alexander Toplyn
Fourth Place — Kimani Victor
Fifth Place — Deke Walker
Sixth Place — John Stanley Sarmiento

Women’s Bodybuilding
Competitors from the Women’s Bodybuilding category wasted no time jumping on stage Friday. During the prejudging rounds, the hard muscularity of Theresa Ivancik, Nicki Chartrand, and Michaela Aycock stood out and the judges took notice. With a number of comparisons taking place, it was anyone’s title going into the finals. 
Nicki Chartrand was in the running for gold. She took 2022 away from shows and one of her last appearances on stage was in eighth at the 2021 Rising Phoenix and Arizona Pro show. She was up against Michaela Aycock in the finals. Aycock entered the contest with momentum after claiming silver at the 2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro. After a heated battle, Michaela Aycock got her hand raised and earned first prize. 
Nicki Chartrand and Theresa Ivancik rounded out the podium in second and third. 

Winner — Michaela Aycock
Second Place — Nicki Chartrand
Third Place — Theresa Ivancik
Fourth Place — Kyna Squarey
Fifth Place — Julia Foery

Women’s Physique 
Women’s Physique got a huge pop from the crowd during prejudging rounds. The conditioning of Ivie Rhein and Jeannie Feldman dominated discussions online. By the time finals were kicking off, many deemed it a two-woman battle.  
Ivie Rhein’s last competition saw her take fifth at the 2022 Olympia contest. Meanwhile, Jeannie Feldman’s latest show was at the same Olympia event in sixth place. So both ladies were eager to run it back. Ultimately, the deep separation of Jennie Feldman’s physique prevailed and she walked away the winner. 
Ivie Rhein finished runner-up and Robyn Mays took third. 

Winner — Jeannie Feldman
Second Place — Ivie Rhein
Third Place — Robyn Mays
Fourth Place — Mikaela Lindsey
Fifth Place — Marika Jones

Figure 
Figure competitors kicked off Friday in style as all athletes looked to have brought their best packages. The prejudging and finals featured Oyku Basar and Queren Pacheco vying for gold. In addition to some intense comparisons, both athletes displayed exceptional aesthetics. 
Oyku Basar last appeared on stage at the 2023 Musclecontest Zhanna Rotar Pro, where she nabbed fifth place. On the other hand, Queren Pacheco last made a splash all the way back in 2020 at the Rising Phoenix Women’s Bodybuilding World Championship & Arizona Pro. Following a tough battle, Queren Pacheco earned first and qualified for 2023 Mr. Olympia. 
Oyku Basar took second, with Lena Ramsteiner taking bronze. 

Winner — Queren Pacheco
Second Place — Oyku Basar
Third Place — Lena Ramsteiner
Fourth Place — Mariafernanda Laguna
Fifth Place — Danielle Rose

Fitness 

Coming Soon! 

Bikini

Coming Soon! 

Wellness

Coming Soon! 

2023 Tampa Pro Scorecards 
Coming Soon! 
FitnessVolt congratulates the winners! 
Published: 4 August, 2023 | 6:12 PM EDT

Breon Ansley Hints At Classic Physique Return After Weight Cap Increase: “I Will Discuss it w/ The Team”

Breon Ansley Hints At Classic Physique Return After Weight Cap Increase: “I Will Discuss it w/ The Team”

Breon Ansley‘s exit from the Classic Physique division may be short-lived after all. On Monday, IFBB Vice President Tyler Manion announced an across-the-board weight increase for athletes in Classic Physique, with shorter statures afforded an extra seven pounds. In a recent Instagram post, Ansley reacted to the news and teased a possible return to Classic Physique. 

“It does get interesting! The increase in the weight cap would put me at 187lbs guys; however, I might not have to cut water so heavy so I could weigh in at 192lbs because I wouldn’t lose as much height! Definitely, something to sleep on!” Breon Ansley shared. 

‘The Black Swan’ reached the pinnacle of his career in 2017 when he captured his first Classic Physique Olympia title. Sporting one of the best backs in the sport, Ansley proved himself countless times on stage against elite talent. But it’s not just Ansley’s back that makes him so imposing, it’s how he presents his physique on stage through artful posing and seamless transitions. 

In 2018, Ansley became a two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion. However, his rival, Chris Bumstead, finally caught up to Ansley in their next outing. Bumstead, who boasts a tall frame and shapely X-frame, has since held the crown. Last December, Ansley returned to the 2022 Mr. Olympia for a final push to dethrone ‘Cbum.’ In the end, Ansley fell short in fourth. He later mapped out a move to Men’s 212 Bodybuilding because he felt he was losing excessive muscle by cutting weight for the Classic Physique division. 
Even though he’s yet to finalize his next show, fans, and bodybuilders expect Ansley to make a statement should he follow through on his 212 splash. In preparation for the jump, Ansley has offered glimpses into his new diet. He hopes to gain 10 pounds of muscle for the transition. Although now that Classic Physique allows for another seven pounds, Ansley admits he’s got some thinking to do. 
Breon Ansley Teases Classic Physique Comeback After His Weight Limit Increases by 7 Lbs 
According to Ansley, the new weight change would result in an “entirely different look.” He intends to discuss the matter with his team before jumping to any conclusions. 
“Yes, yes I have heard the news. Pretty ironic how I’m in here practicing posing, looking at everything, looking at the checks and balances. And I hear the news that they are upping the shorter heights in Classic by seven pounds.
So, that does make a difference for me ladies and gentlemen, absolutely, it would be an entirely different look for me on stage… and I will discuss it with the team to see where we stand, to see what decisions we make because of it. Alright? Love you guys, thank you for all the messages, thank you for the support. Love y’all. We’ve got to get back to work still… regardless of what we’re going to do,” Breon Ansley shared. 

Given his issues with the Classic Physique weight cap in the past, many assume Ansley could find success in the 212 category. In fact, reigning four-time Classic Physique Olympia Chris Bumstead said years ago that he thought Breon’s rightful place was in the 212 division. 
Aside from Classic Physique, Tyler Manion also announced changes to the Men’s Physique class earlier this year. They implemented a new height/weight cap restriction, which was put in place to prevent Men’s Physique athletes from rivaling the size of Classic Physique competitors. 

RELATED: Is Classic Physique Taking Over Men’s Open Bodybuilding?
As a former Olympia winner, it’s hard to imagine Breon Ansley won’t deliver fireworks in a potential 212 Bodybuilding venture. Having prepared months for this transition, Ansley has yet to decide if he will change course and return to his old division. However, if he intends to step on the Olympia stage as a 212 athlete, he must win a Pro show before October 9. 
Published: 3 August, 2023 | 11:17 AM EDT

212’s John Jewett Shares Ripped Update 10 Weeks from Open Debut at 2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro 

212’s John Jewett Shares Ripped Update 10 Weeks from Open Debut at 2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro 

Bodybuilding standout John Jewett plans to give the Men’s Open a try. Despite his track record of success in the 212 category, Jewett believes his full potential may lie at a heavier weight. In a recent Instagram post, Jewett shared a ripped update, announcing his intention to enter the upcoming 2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro, which takes place October 7-8. 
In 2016, Jewett earned his IFBB Pro card at the NPC USA Championships and hasn’t looked back. Over the next few years, Jewett battled at Pro shows but struggled to pick up a victory. However, that all changed in 2019 when Jewett claimed the 212 title at the Tampa Pro. This win qualified him for his first Mr. Olympia contest, an opportunity he embraced wholeheartedly with a fourth-place finish. 
Jewett attempted the 2020 Olympia, but he dropped to 13th place. His perseverance saw him push through a busy season in 2021 with his best showing at the New York Pro in second place to winner, Nathan Epler. 

This year, Jewett has been eager to get his name out there. Just a few weeks ago, he won the 212 title at the 2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro. And while this guaranteed him a 212 qualification to Olympia in November, Jewett wasn’t satisfied. He revealed his plans to try out the Men’s Open in October and given the trend of 212 Bodybuilders switching divisions, he feels now is the right time. 
“Pulling Down to 212 I Feel Does Hurt My Look,” John Jewett Announces Next Show Will Be In Open
In addition to bringing his best to a division without restrictions, John Jewett believes the debut will give him more exposure to bodybuilding fans around the world. 
Jewett is currently tipping the scales at 225 pounds ahead of his Open debut in ten weeks. He shared that the Legion Sports Fest Pro is an ideal show for him as it’s four weeks before this year’s Olympia contest. Overall, Jewett feels cutting weight to make the 212-pound weight limit might be hurting his look.

“@legionsportsfest Open Debut 2023
I really had to think on this, if it was the right callThe ultimate goal is to bring my best to stage and also make the largest impact in physique educationPulling down to 212 I feel does hurt my look and I want to see out what it would be if I did not and just went to the open.
The open shows also just get more attention than 212, so I gives a greater reach to teach others how to bodybuildLegion is a good timeline for me as it is 4 weeks prior to the Olympia and will serve as delaod diet break which should not takeaway from the O prep.Then it also gives me a barometer for where I stand and if this is really my last year as a 212 or not if the look is that much better in the Open.So, here it is, 10 weeks out from my Open Debut and I am on fire to do this show! Sitting at 225lbs.” John Jewett shared. 

Should Jewett make it to the Legion Sports Fest Pro show, he’ll have taken a page from reigning 212 Olympia Shaun Clarida‘s book. Clarida, a 212 powerhouse, has also tested the waters as an Open athlete. It was Shaun’s performance at the 2021 Legion Sports Fest show that earned him the nickname ‘The Giant Killer.’ At the event, Clarida managed to defeat Regan Grimes and Sergio Oliva Jr. despite his shorter stature and size. Clarida’s last Open appearance saw him enter the 2023 Arnold Classic where he pushed Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay en route to earning fifth place. 
Clarida isn’t the only 212 star to shake up the Men’s Open division. Former 2021 212 Olympia Derek Lunsford proved he could stand next to bigger foes last year while guest posing at the Pittsburgh Pro. This prompted Olympia officials to offer him a special invite to compete at the Open Mr. Olympia. Lunsford capitalized on the opportunity and took second place to Hadi Choopan, an Open bodybuilder who also started in the 212 category earlier on in his career. 
In addition, Tonio Burton, another 212 Bodybuilder, decided to test out the Open at the 2021 Legion Sports Fest Pro in fourth place. He went on the following year to win the 2022 Legion Sports Fest title in the Open class. Burton has continued to find success. He recently laid claim to the 2023 New York Pro title and took runner-up at the California State Pro. 
RELATED: Breon Ansley Shares Full Day of Eating for 212 Splash & Push-Day Workout
With 212 athletes flooding the Open class, many fans have begun to question how the trend will affect the way in which judges score contests. Meanwhile, stars of the sport such as Lee Priest and Iain Valliere have suggested getting rid of the 212 category altogether. They believe the most skilled competitors of the 212 would still rise to the top of the Open. As for John Jewett, he hopes to establish himself as a bigger name while pushing himself in a new division. 
Published: 27 July, 2023 | 11:32 AM EDT

2023 Chicago Pro Results (Live Updates)

2023 Chicago Pro Results (Live Updates)

The 2023 Chicago Pro, the biggest contest taking place this weekend, took over Chicago, Illinois from July 21-22. This show was an Olympia qualifier for this year’s blockbuster show and featured athletes from ten divisions: Men’s Open, 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Women’s Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Women’s Physique, and Wellness. 
To secure their place in the Mr. Olympia competition, the most prestigious event of the year, competitors must qualify by Oct. 9. But this year, they have less time and fewer opportunities to acquire a qualification, making it harder than ever to reach the ultimate stage. Last year’s Chicago Pro champion, Antoine Vaillant, has opted not to compete this year. Therefore, a new champion will be crowned in the Open class.
We are actively updating the live results as they become available. Check out the results for Day One below:
2023 Chicago Pro Winners

212 Bodybuilding: Chris Jones
Classic Physique: Coming Soon
Women’s Bodybuilding: Kristina Mendoza
Fitness: Jodi Boam
Women’s Physique: Danielle LaMartina
Wellness: Danai Theodoropoulou
Men’s Open: Coming Soon
Men’s Physique: Coming Soon
Figure: Coming Soon
Bikini: Coming Soon

2023 Chicago Pro Results 
212 Bodybuilding 

Winner — Chris Jones
Second Place — Jason Nguyen
Third Place — Mohamed Embaby
Fourth Place — Kevin Johnson
Fifth Place — Yumon Eaton
Sixth Place — Jordan Janowitz

Classic Physique
Coming Soon!
Women’s Bodybuilding
In Women’s Bodybuilding, competitors delivered an exciting round of comparisons. During prejudging and the finals, Jessica E Martin and Kristina Mendoza stood out. They both displayed impressive shoulders and even better lower bodies. 

Martin is a proven force in the Women’s Bodybuilding category. Her last show came at the 2023 Optimum Classic Pro in ninth place. She always comes to battle on stage and tonight was no different. Another top threat, Kristina Mendoza was out to play. She last competed at Chicago Pro two years ago (2021) where she finished runner-up. In the end, Mendoza secured her first Chicago Pro title and qualified for this year’s Olympia. 

In addition, Melissa Teich and Kyna Squarey took third and fourth, respectively. 

Winner — Kristina Mendoza
Second Place — Jessica E. Martin
Third Place — Melissa Teich
Fourth Place — Kyna Squarey
Fifth Place — Wendy Sanchez
Sixth Place — Maria Monica Vega

Fitness

Winner — Jodi Boam
Second Place — Noemie Champagne-Cloutier
Third Place — Sara Kovach
Fourth Place — Anna Fomina
Fifth Place — Annaleise Varga
Sixth Place — Aurika Tyrgale
Seventh Place — Layla Mikayla

Women’s Physique
Competitors from the Women’s Physique division shined on Friday. It didn’t take long for Nadia Vandal to assert herself as a title contender. She brought excellent conditioning and her physique was eye-catching during the prejudging rounds. Danielle La Martina also came out strong and impressed fans with her dug-out abs. 

Nadia Vandal has been putting in the work season to season. Her last event saw her take 12th at the 2022 Toronto Pro Supershow. Her main adversary, Danielle La Martina last finished ninth at the 2022 Chicago Pro. While it was a close show, Danielle La Martina pulled off the victory to secure her Olympia invite. Runner-up went to Nadia Vandal, with Marie Berouskova and Justin’s Rudnicka taking third and fourth. 

Winner — Danielle LaMartina
Second Place — Nadia Vandal
Third Place — Marie Berouskova
Fourth Place — Justyna Rudnicka
Fifth Place — Natalie Juron
Sixth Place — Marika Jones

Wellness
Wellness has quickly become one of the most talked-about divisions in the IFBB Pro League. Heading into prejudging, Amy Li and  Danai Theodoropoulou brought round, shapely, and symmetrical physiques. And judging by the comparisons early on, the judges had it close going into the finals. 

Amy Li last stepped on stage in 2022 at the Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro, where she took 10th. She was up against Theodoropoulou, who is riding high off momentum. Her last competition came in second at the 2022 EVLS Prague Pro. After a few intense judging rounds, Danai Theodoropoulou walked away with gold. Amy Li took runner-up with Daniela Deina and Quintaysia Goodley finishing third and fourth.

Winner — Danai Theodoropoulou
Second Place — Amy Li
Third Place — Daniela Deiana
Fourth Place — Quintaysia Goodley
Fifth Place — Maria Paulette
Sixth Place — Edna Ferreira de Souza

Men’s Open
Coming Soon!
Men’s Physique
Coming Soon!
Figure
Coming Soon!
Bikini
Coming Soon!
2023 Chicago Pro Scorecards
Coming Soon!

Fitness Volt congratulates the winners of each division! We look forward to seeing you dominate the Olympia stage! 
Published: 21 July, 2023 | 8:42 PM EDT

2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Results and Scorecards

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! 

Lee Priest Responds to Backlash on Urging Removal of 212 & Other Divisions: ‘Shouldn’t Be a Pro’

Lee Priest Responds to Backlash on Urging Removal of 212 & Other Divisions: ‘Shouldn’t Be a Pro’

Australian bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest is not one to shy away from ruffling some feathers with his hot takes. The outspoken pro has been vocal about his dislike for the evolution of some elements in the sport. In a recent IFBB AMA YouTube video, Priest responded to the backlash he received after calling for getting rid of the Men’s 212 and more categories in a debate with renowned bodybuilding coach Milos Sarcev.
Lee Priest made a name for himself with his immense muscle mass, size, and symmetry in the Men’s Open division in the 90s and 2000s. He dominated the regional Australian circuit with his massive arm muscle development before making his way to international competitions such as the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia.
Although Priest did not win the Sandow trophy, he presented a major challenge to the likes of eight-time champion Ronnie Coleman and six-time winner Dorian Yates in his six Mr. Olympia appearances. His final outing saw him score gold at the 2013 NABBA Mr. Universe.
Priest voiced his disapproval of the Men’s 212 division earlier this year. Given the success of former 212 standouts like Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan, Priest suggested dissolving the division altogether and merging the prize money into the Men’s Open class. He argued the best competitors would be able to hold their own next to the mass monsters of the Open.
Priest laid out effective tips for maximizing preacher curl to build bigger biceps and get a better pump four months ago. He detailed various different ranges, machines, and grip variations to utilize for the best results. Then, he took issue with the Minnesota court’s ruling on USA Powerlifting allowing transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports.
The 51-year-old criticized the eligibility criteria of the returning 2023 Masters Olympia three months ago. According to Priest, the show should raise the age to 50+ instead of 40 and only permit competitors who have been out of competition for about two to three years.

Lee Priest opened up on his secrets to maintaining a high level of personal fitness post-retirement two months ago. While he largely follows the same training plan that he did in his 20s, he’s adjusted how heavy he lifts to accommodate for his injuries. He also reported burning body fat got more difficult with age.
Two months ago, Priest proposed the idea of hosting a ‘Golden Era’ seminar and facing four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler in a guest-posing appearance following the 2023 Masters Olympia. Then, he suggested taking on Kai Greene in an Olympia-themed superhero showdown at a bodybuilding show to entertain the fans.
Lee Priest Responds to Backlash on Urging Removal of 212
In a recent YouTube video, Lee Priest went on a rant defending his calls for removing the Men’s 212 and more categories while debating coach Milos Sarcev.
Priest believes the best competitors would rise to the top regardless of the division and those who don’t should not get a pro card.
“I mentioned a long time ago that 212 should be gone and then I hear people saying, ‘yeah Lee but if we don’t have the 212, these guys wouldn’t have an opportunity to compete as pros.’ That’s true but you know why they wouldn’t have an opportunity to compete as pros? Because they’re not f**king good enough,” Priest continued. “To be a pro, you got to be the best of the best. You’ve got to win the Nationals overall or win your class. Stop giving out pro cards like they’re popcorn because what other sport does that? If I want to be in the NBA, they’re not going to lower the hoop five feet and do a layup in the ball and sh**. No other sport dumbs it down.”
Priest bashed hosting divisions such as the Men’s Physique and Women’s Wellness and Bikini.
“Look, you might want to be a pro but guess what? Maybe the genetics aren’t good enough. Be a good amateur. There’s lots of guys who don’t even compete who make a lot of money training people and competing. But now we’ve got Classic, Physique, in the women’s, we’ve got wellness and bikini.
“You want to do that sh**? Go join the Hawaiian tropics and be a male model or bikini girl. We don’t need to sit at bodybuilding shows bored sh**less watching guys do this sh** with their hands and all that crap. Their legs look sh**, they wear board shorts. You don’t want to train your legs go do the wheelchair division for f**k’s sake. We don’t need all these classes.”
Priest mentioned the likes of Lee Labrada, Franco Columbu, and Lunsford to solidify his case. Sarcev pushed back on his argument but found some points of agreement.
“Labrada competed in the Open, Franco did, I did, Derek Lunsford, all these guys who were 212, they would’ve made it to the Open because they got the genetics,” said Priest. “If you don’t have the genetics to be in the Open you shouldn’t be a pro.”
“Back in the day they gave the Open chance like a lightweight and heavyweight Mr. Olympia and then the overall,” Sarcev replied. “Derek Lunsford, it took him years to switch from 212 to the Olympia when he felt comfortable that he can be competitive.”
Priest responded, “If they had to put like Flex Lewis against Phil Heath for an overall, yes I would agree with that. That’s the best of the best.”
‘212 is not Mr. Olympia,’ says Sarcev
They both agreed the 212 winner would not be Mr. Olympia. Sarcev supported the idea of presenting an opportunity to the smaller athletes whereas Priest argued the pool of pro contenders got diluted because of it.
Sarcev said, “Let’s face it, 212 is not Mr. Olympia. That’s a winner of 212 class but it shouldn’t really be called Mr. Olympia because there’s one Mr. Olympia. If they were given a chance to stand and compete that’s a different story. I agree with you. How can you measure it equally? It can’t be.
“Open division is the best bodybuilder in the world. But it gave an outlet for the smaller guys so they can maybe win something. Look at Shaun Clarida, he’s phenomenal but the best he could do is a fifth at the Arnold Classic.”
“He’s good enough for the Open, he’s proved that,” said Priest. “Back in our day, when we saw a pro stage lineup nearly all the pro shows were almost like the Arnold Classic or Olympia generally Mr. Olympia was the only guy missing. The Iron Man would be you, Dillet, Chris Cormier, Flex Wheeler, you knew everyone up there. Now sadly you go to some pro shows and half the guys on stage look like a pot plant, actually the pot plant looks better. Half of them look like sh** standing up there like stage decorations. Nothing against them I’m sure they train hard. We don’t know their names, who they are, they look like bad amateurs on a pro stage because they shouldn’t have got their pro card.”
Lee Priest gave his take on dieting while in prep for a contest last month. He’d target following a strict diet at least 16 weeks out from a show and getting stage-ready about four weeks out.
Two weeks ago, Priest urged for the removal of ‘useless’ bodybuilding divisions, which covered every category other than the Open and Fitness.
Priest’s latest comments might rub some competitors, especially those in the divisions he wants to eliminate, the wrong way. However, it would bring more attention back to the Open class.
You can watch the full video below.

Published: 16 July, 2023 | 9:47 AM EDT

Hidetada “Hide” Yamagishi, 50, Shows Off Ripped Physique 6 Weeks from 2023 Masters Olympia

Hidetada “Hide” Yamagishi, 50, Shows Off Ripped Physique 6 Weeks from 2023 Masters Olympia

Hidetada Yamagishi is hell-bent on delivering an Olympia title to his home country of Japan. In a recent Instagram post, “Hide” revealed a ripped physique update less than two months from his anticipated return to the 2023 Masters Olympia show, Aug. 25-27, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. 
During the 2000s, Yamagishi was a trailblazer in the IFBB Pro League, having made a name for himself in not one but two divisions during his prime. While building a career in the Open and 212 Bodybuilding, his blend of conditioning, fullness, and balance propelled him to some of the sport’s biggest stages, like the Mr. Olympia. 
Despite his inability to win an Olympia title, Yamagishi pushed some of the best. That includes seven-time 212 Olympia kingpin Flex Lewis. In 2015, Hidetada took third to fellow standout Jose Raymond and Lewis at the Mr. Olympia show, which serves as the highest placing of his career. Some of Yamagishi’s best career victories include the 2010 Europa Show of Champions, the 2014 Tampa Pro, the 2016 Arnold Classic 212, and the 2019 Europa Dallas. 
Yamagishi is no stranger to the spotlight. He’s graced the pages of various magazines, such as Weekly Playboy, Tarzan, and Ironman Japan, where he showcased his muscular build. Hidetada has also appeared in workout demonstration videos and has taken part in Japanese-aired TV shows. 

Last year, Yamagishi decided to step away from the sport. During his hiatus, he built a successful YouTube channel. In Yamagishi’s opinion, the stars aligned for his comeback this year. The 2023 Masters Olympia contest announced its return following an 11-year absence. And coincidentally, Yamagishi just turned 50 years old. With that in mind, Yamagishi is more motivated than ever to finally nail down a coveted Olympia title. 
Hidetada Yamagishi Looking Incredible 6 Weeks from 2023 Masters Olympia 
Check out Yamagishi’s latest posing session below: 

“6 weeks out @mastersolympiaofficial” Hide Yamagishi shared. 

Initially, fans had hoped to see former four-time Mr. Olympia icon Jay Cutler compete at Masters Olympia. Over the course of several months, Jay has taken steady measures to transform his physique. While he is aiming to get in the best shape of his life since 2013, he stressed that he had no desire to return to a competition stage. 
Longevity in bodybuilding has become a major talking point, and fans take notice when they see athletes who have succeeded in preserving their bodies. One such talent is Golden Era’s Tom Platz. He recently wowed fans online with a look at his ripped quad development at 68 years old.
Other veterans of the sport have done a stellar job of staying in great condition as well, like Lee Labrada. Labrada routinely shares training advice, strategies, and tips for longevity. He believes bodybuilding is the closest thing athletes have to a ‘fountain of youth.’ To this day, fans can’t believe Lee Labrada’s youthful appearance at 63. 
RELATED: 65-YO Bodybuilder Reflects on 36-Year Long Career Ahead of 2023 Masters Olympia
This isn’t Hidetada’s first progress update in preparation for the Masters Olympia event. In April, he showed off the physique he was working with ahead of his rigorous prep. With the contest taking place in late Aug., Yamagishi is working relentlessly to bring his absolute best in his return. 
Published: 10 July, 2023 | 7:21 PM EDT

2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Portugal Results and Scorecards (Live Results)

2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Portugal Results and Scorecards (Live Results)

The 2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Portugal took place in Estoril, Portugal on July 9. This event featured a total of nine divisions including Men’s 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Open, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Women’s Bodybuilding, Figure, Women’s Physique, and Wellness. 

As of this year, there are fewer months to earn an invite to the next Mr. Olympia contest. Currently, athletes have until Oct 9. The 2023 Mr. Olympia competition is scheduled for Nov. 2-5 inside the Orange County Convention Center. Outside the Men’s Open, the top three finishers from last year’s Olympia (2022) are automatically invited back to this year’s contest.
2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Portugal Winners
Men’s Open: Andrea Presti
Men’s 212 Bodybuilding: Roman Lushchenko
Classic Physique: Antoine Loth
Men’s Physique: Coming Soon!
Bikini: Coming Soon!
Women’s Bodybuilding: Coming Soon!
Figure: Coming Soon!
Women’s Physique: Coming Soon!
Wellness: Coming Soon

2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Portugal Results 
Men’s Open
Roman Fritz and defending champ Andrea Presti were both in the running for first during prejudging and finals. They put on a great contest and kept fans quite intrigued. Judges favored the conditioning, separation, and x-frame of Andrea Presti.
He last competed at the Empro Classic Pro where he narrowly took runner-up to Michal Krizo. Meanwhile, Roman Fritz took fifth at the same Empro Classic Pro contest. Ultimately, Andrea Presti won the show and is now a three-time Mr. Big Evolution Pro champion. 

Winner — Andrea Presti
Second Place — Roman Fritz
Third Place — Emir Omeragic
Fourth Place — Krystian Wolski
Fifth Place — Petar Klancir
Sixth Place — Vladyslav Sukhoruchko
Seventh Place — Laszlo Szmereka
Eighth Place — Alessandro Orri
Ninth Place — Lionel Beyeke

Men’s 212 Bodybuilding
During prejudging, Marco Sarcone stood out with exceptional conditioning. His last contest came in dominant fashion at the 2022 Worldwide Amateur Olympia in first place. He battled against Roman Lushchenko today. Lushchenko’s last show came in first at the Amateur Olympia Spain in 2019. They put on a good contest but Roman Lushchenko got his hand raised and secured first place. 

Winner — Roman Lushchenko
Second Place — Marco Sarcone
Third Place — Nasser Sayed
Fourth Place — Lucas Coelho
Fifth Place — Daniel Sticco
Sixth Place — Miguel Angel Angustia Fontenla
Seventh Place — Ayat Najd Bagheri
Eighth Place — Gabor Berek
Ninth Place — xx
Tenth Place — Jorge Zamorano Avila

Classic Physique
During prejudging and finals, it was a battle between Stephane Matala, who is known for great conditioning and striations, and Antoine Loth. Loth last competed at the 2023 Poland Pro where he took fifth. In the end, the conditioning and experience of Antoine Loth helped him secure the Classic Physique title in Portugal. 

Winner — Antoine Loth
Second Place — Stephane Matala
Third Place — Miguel Malimo
Fourth Place — David Martinez Campos
Fifth Place — Adam Bomert
Sixth Place — Emanuele Ricotti
Seventh Place — Lucas Guido
Eighth Place — Florian Hartlage
Ninth Place — Pedro Ferreira
Tenth Place — Luca Corrado

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Men’s Physique 

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Bikini

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Women’s Bodybuilding

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Figure

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Women’s Physique

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Wellness 

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2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Portugal Scorecards
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FitnessVolt congratulates the winners! We look forward to seeing you all compete on the Olympia stage this November! 
Published: 9 July, 2023 | 5:09 PM EDT

2023 Sheru Classic Pro India Results and Scorecards

2023 Sheru Classic Pro India Results and Scorecards

The 2023 Sheru Classic Pro India went down from June 16-18 in New Delhi, India. This show is a 2023 Mr. Olympia qualifier and it features four divisions: 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini. 
2023 Sheru Classic Pro India Winners

212 Bodybuilding: Andrei Melnikov
Classic Physique: Vahid Badpei
Men’s Physique: Bhuwan Chauhan
Bikini: Jil Meret Schmitz 

With the next Mr. Olympia show approaching, athletes are on the hunt for their respective invites. This year’s annual event takes place from November 2-5 in Orlando, Florida inside the Orange County Convention Center. 
Athletes have until October 9 to guarantee their spot on the Olympia stage. Unlike in 2022, there are fewer months and events available to qualify for the prestigious show. The 212 Bodybuilding winner at the 2022 Sheru Classic India Pro was Hameed Juma, but he’s opted not to compete. Therefore, a new champ will be crowned in the 212 category. 
Heading into the contest, fans immediately took notice of three names in the 212 category: Andrei Melnikov, Iran’s Morteza Mashayekh Kordkola, and Edward Kargbo. During prejudging, they all stood out, which left fans very excited to see how the action would unfold in the finals. 
2023 Sheru Classic Pro India Pro Results
212 Bodybuilding
Like the prejudging segment of the show, the finals were fiercely competitive. Edward Kargbo and Morteza Mashayekh Kordkola made a play for gold with shredded physiques. In the end, the balance, symmetry, and conditioning of Andrei Melnikov earned him victory. He is 2022 Olympia-bound where he will later get a chance to face the reigning two-time champ, Shaun Clarida. In addition, Morteza Mashayekh Kordkola was second. 

Winner — Andrei Melnikov
Second Place — Morteza Mashayekh Kordkola
Third Place — Edward Kargbo 

Classic Physique
In Classic Physique, Sunmeet Singh Gill, Mikhail Timoshin, and Vahid Badpei battled for supremacy. While Gill and Timoshin brought impressive packages, the proportions of Vahid Badpei sealed the deal as he walked away victorious with the 2023 Sheru Classic title. Mikhail Timoshin finished runner-up. 

Winner — Vahid Badpei 
Second Place — Mikhail Timoshin 
Third Place — Sunmeet Singh Gill
Fourth Place — Deepak Nanda
Fifth Place — Denis Romanov 
Sixth Place — Manoj Sarangapani
Seventh Place — Parmeshwar Sharma
Eighth Place — Chand Mondal
Ninth Place — Mehmet Emin Baydilli 
Tenth Place — Kirk Anderson

Men’s Physique
Given the skill level of the participants, fans were in for a treat from the Men’s Physique division. During prejudging and the finals, Ali Bilal, Bhuwan Chauhan, and Raj Kumar Paswan dominated the center stage. They took part in a series of comparisons. Even though all men brought impressive physiques, the upper body of Bhuwan Chauhan stole the show. He is now qualified for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest in November. Meanwhile, Raj Kumar Paswan took second. 

Winner — Bhuwan Chauhan 
Second Place — Raj Kumar Paswan 
Third Place — Ali Bilal 
Fourth Place — Anik Ghosh
Fifth Place — Gijo John Kurian
Sixth Place — Ajith Raja P.
Seventh Place — Mohammad Javad Sadeghi
Eighth Place — Tua Anh Tran
Ninth Place — Dilip Kumar N H
Tenth Place — Maxime Parisi 

Bikini
In the Bikini division, competitors put on a show. There were several contenders in the running for the first call-out. However, during finals, three women stood out on paper: Rukiye Solak, Elizaveta Dementera, and Jil Meret Schmitz. After a few comparisons, Jil Meret Schmitz won the Bikini title with Elizaveta Dementera taking silver. 

Winner — Jil Meret Schmitz
Second Place — Elizaveta Dementera
Third Place — Rukiye Solak
Fourth Place — Laura Martinez Manrique
Fifth Place — Dunaevskaia Ekaterina
Sixth Place — Liana Moroz 
Seventh Place — Bunluek Sanguanlikhitkun 
Eighth Place — Kristina Ivanova
Ninth Place — Karina Aleksashina

2023 Sheru Classic Pro India Scorecard
Sheru Classic India 212
Sheru Classic India Classic
Sheru Classic Mens
Sheru Classic Bikini
FitnessVolt congratulates the winners! 
Published: 19 June, 2023 | 2:11 PM EDT

2023 New York Pro Results and Scorecards (Live Updates)

2023 New York Pro Results and Scorecards (Live Updates)

The 2023 New York Pro is the third most important event on the IFBB Pro League calendar and will take place this weekend, May 20, 2023, in Teaneck, New Jersey. This show served as a qualifier for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest taking place in November. 
A total of nine divisions will be in attendance including Men’s Open, Classic Physique, 212 Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, Women’s Bodybuilding, Women’s Physique, Figure, Bikini, and Wellness. 

Last year’s 2022 New York Pro champion, Blessing Awodibu, will not compete at this year’s event. Therefore, a new champion in the Open class will be crowned. In addition, Nick Walker took New York Pro gold in 2021 but has opted not to compete in favor of making improvements for November. 

Whichever athlete comes out on top in their division this weekend will have the opportunity to face the reigning Olympia winner of their category. As far as the Men’s Open division is concerned, fans expect Tonio Burton and ‘Beef’ Stu Sutherland to put on a show, who have both shared consistent progress photos through the entirety of their preps.  

2023 New York Pro Winners

Men’s Open: Coming Soon! 
Classic Physique: Michael Daboul 
212 Bodybuilding: Kerrith Bajjo 
Men’s Physique: Ryan Terry
Women’s Bodybuilding: Coming Soon!
Women’s Physique: Natalia Abraham Coelho 
Figure: Coming Soon!
Bikini: Coming Soon!
Wellness: Gisele Machado

2023 New York Pro Results 
Men’s Open

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Classic Physique
Contenders from the Classic Physique division delivered an exciting contest. While Junior Javorski and Alexander Westermeir brought impressive physiques, Michael Daboul’s thin skin and conditioning were too hard to ignore. Just like in Pittsburgh, Michael Daboul walked off stage with another trophy and cash prize. 

Winner — Michael Daboul 
Second Place — Junior Javorski 
Third Place — Alexander Westermeier
Fourth Place — Camilo Diaz
Fifth Place — Eric Abelon

212 Bodybuilding
During prejudging, fans and the judges acknowledged it was a battle between Jason Hebert, Diego Guerra Montoya, and Kerrith Bajjo. While Montoya and Hebert brought an impressive level of muscle density, Kerrith Bajjo’s deep separation in his quads and abs guided him to victory at the 2023 New York Pro. 

Winner — Kerrith Bajjo 
Second Place — Diego Guerra Montoya
Third Place — Jason Hebert
Fourth Place — Jose Marte
Fifth Place — Sung Yeop Jang

Men’s Physique
Ryan Terry entered this competition with a chip on his shoulder, having recently placed runner-up to Corey Morris at the 2023 Pittsburgh Pro last weekend. During prejudging and through the finals, he was pushed by Vitor Chavez and Sidy Pouye. Despite impressive efforts by the finalists, Ryan Terry’s chest and back detail closed the show. 

Winner — Ryan Terry
Second Place — Vitor Chavez
Third Place — Sidy Pouye
Fourth Place — Daniel Ammons
Fifth Place — Juan Manuel Gochez

Women’s Bodybuilding

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Women’s Physique

Winner — Natalia Abraham Coelho 
Second Place — Emily Schubert
Third Place — Joseli Schoenherr
Fourth Place — Yuna Kim 
Fifth Place — Ann Gruber

Figure

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Bikini

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Wellness

Winner — Gisele Machado 
Second Place — Tefani-Sam Razhi 
Third Place — Lili Dong 
Fourth Place — Edna De Souza
Fifth Place — Daisha Johnson
Sixth Place — Carol Cantarero

2023 New York Pro Scorecards
Coming Soon! 
Fitness Volt congratulates the winners! 

Published: 20 May, 2023 | 6:24 PM EDT