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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
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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
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!
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
Coming Soon!
Bikini
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Women’s Bodybuilding
Coming Soon!
Figure
Coming Soon!
Women’s Physique
Coming Soon!
Wellness
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2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Portugal Scorecards
Coming Soon!
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 Toronto Pro Supershow Results (LIVE UPDATES)
This weekend is a feast for bodybuilding fans as seven events will light up the stage across the globe. But the one that stands out from the rest is the 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow, where 10 divisions will showcase their best physiques on June 4. The categories are as follows: Men’s Open, 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Men’s Wheelchair, Women’s Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini, Women’s Physique, and Wellness. The Fitness division is the only pro division that will not be featured in this show.
Amateur winners who earn their pro cards on Saturday, June 3, will also have the opportunity to compete in this contest.
Last year, men’s open bodybuilder Mohamed Shaaban claimed victory in Toronto and secured his spot at the Olympia. However, he won’t be defending his title this year as he is absent from the Men’s Open lineup. That leaves the door open for some powerful contenders who are eager to claim gold and the coveted Olympia invite.
The winner of this weekend’s show will join the elite group of athletes who have qualified for the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition, which will take place in Orlando, Florida from Nov. 2-5. The clock is ticking for those who want to make it to the biggest show of the year, as they have until October 9 to earn their tickets.
As the highest-ranking Mr. Olympia finisher, Iain Valliere enters this contest as the favorite. However, Ross Flanigan recently scored gold at the 2023 Musclecontest California Pro, and he’s eager to go two-for-two this weekend.
In addition, fans expect Hassan Mostafa to contend for gold as he won back-to-back competitions in 2022 at the Orlando Pro and Puerto Rico Pro. While he didn’t make it to the Olympia stage for health reasons, the Egyptian native is aiming to make an appearance this year. Other notable entries include Joe Seeman, Slavoj Bednar, and Jangmin Lee.
2023 Toronto Pro Supershow Winners
Men’s Open: Coming Soon!
212 Bodybuilding: Coming Soon!
Classic Physique: Coming Soon!
Men’s Physique: Coming Soon!
Men’s Wheelchair: Coming Soon!
Women’s Bodybuilding: Julia Whitesel
Figure: Lola Montez
Bikini: Eil Fernandez
Women’s Physique: Emilija Martin
Wellness: Sandra Colorado Acal
2023 Toronto Pro Supershow Results Breakdown
Men’s Open
Coming Soon!
212 Bodybuilding
Coming Soon!
Classic Physique
Coming Soon!
Men’s Physique
Coming Soon!
Men’s Wheelchair
Coming Soon!
Women’s Bodybuilding
Winner — Julia Whitesel
Second Place — Teresa Ivancik
Third Place — Tananarive Huie
Fourth Place — Melina Perron
Figure
Winner — Lola Montez
Second Place — Manon Dutilly
Third Place — Jodi Boam
Fourth Place — Lauren Martin- Stow
Fifth Place — Dalila Algeria
Bikini
Winner — Eil Fernandez
Second Place — Adair Libbrecht
Third Place — Maxine Somov
Fourth Place — Brittany Gillespie
Fifth Place — Kateryna Kauffman
Women’s Physique
Winner — Emilija Martin
Second Place — Romana Skotzen
Third Place — Amandine Kolly
Fourth Place — Alyssa Coppolino
Fifth Place — Nathalee Thompson
Wellness
Winner — Sandra Colorado Acal
Second Place — Kristen Briadwell
Third Place — Emily Azzarello
Fourth Place — Anne-Marie Gobeill
Fifth Place — Lauren Barton
2023 Toronto Pro Supershow Scorecards
Coming Soon!
Fitness Volt congratulates the winners on their major victories!
Published: 4 June, 2023 | 5:05 PM EDT
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
Coming Soon!
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
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Fitness Volt congratulates the winners!
Published: 20 May, 2023 | 6:24 PM EDT
Andrea Shaw Talks Judges Expectations & How To Build Muscle Without Getting Too Big In Women’s Bodybuilding
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Andrea Shaw opens up about the delicate balance of expectations in Women’s Bodybuilding by judges.
Andrea Shaw is the current reigning 2x Ms. Olympia champion. And she has no expectations to slow down anytime soon. Her goal is to break the world record and win 11 Ms. Olympia titles. But how does one master the Women’s Bodybuilding division? How does the judging differ from the Men’s Open category? In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Andrea Shaw goes into detail about the delicate balance of building massive size but not growing too large in order to stay in judges good favor.
The classic saying in bodybuilding goes – bigger is better. This is largely in reference to the Men’s Open division. Ever since Dorian Yates started the mass monster era of the sport – it seems every champion tries to out-do the other by getting as massive as possible.
Women’s Bodybuilding is the female counterpoint to Men’s Open. However the same mantra has not always stuck throughout the division’s history. It’s been notoriously known to rattle back and forth between emphasizing femininity while also building massive muscle. This expectation is rather vague – and has led to legendary women’s bodybuilders in the past – such as Bev Francis – to transform her muscle mass back and forth desperately seeking the judges approval.
With the reintroduction of Women’s Bodybuilding to the Olympia weekend – we seem to be in the beginning of a new era of the sport. And Andrea Shaw is the shining light and prime example of what a Women’s Bodybuilding champion should be. It wasn’t easy – and she has been competing since before the Ms. Olympia returned.
During our conversation with Andrea Shaw, she discusses the delicate balance of building the right physique to meet judges expectations and criteria. She breaks down her max lifts and her overall strategy for contest prep.
ABOVE: Andrea Shaw in recent guest posing.
Andrea Shaw grows muscle rather fast. It’s something she’s learned to accommodate for as she trains for the Ms. Olympia. This is especially true due to recent feedback she received from the judges last year. They told her that she no longer needed to build any muscle.
But Andrea Shaw knows she’s capable of getting bigger. This means she needs to be very aware of her diet and training to ensure she can improve – without building more size. While there is no weight limit to the open divisions, this is an example of the different expectation placed on Women’s Bodybuilding.
Not that this is a complaint, Andrea Shaw is taking the advice seriously and changing up her workout routine to focus more on more body fullness, hardness, and conditioning. Rather than bulk up with more size. Much like any other division with a weight limit – Andrea Shaw is using her weight last year as the limit to her size going into the Olympia 2022.
You can watch Andrea Shaw go into detail about Women’s Bodybuilding judging, her training routine, and how she’s balancing out her size in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above! You can also listen to our archive of full GI Exclusive conversations by visiting our Generation Iron Podcast homepage.
Hardcore Truth: Women’s Bodybuilding Is Still Underrepresented Despite Ms. Olympia Return
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Johnnie O. Jackson believes that the Women’s Bodybuilding division is still being snubbed by the pro league.
In 2020, the bodybuilding world rejoiced upon the return of the Ms. Olympia competition to the Olympia weekend. This came after the competition was discontinued for six years – with many believing it would never return. This is all part of Jake Wood’s passion and respect for Women’s Bodybuilding – and his plan to bring it back into popularity across the sport. While this is a great start, other massive competitions, such as the Arnold Classic, still refuse to put on a Women’s Bodybuilding competition. In our latest episode of Hardcore Truth, Johnnie O. Jackson comments on the lack of representation for Women’s Bodybuilding and the Ms. Olympia not being enough.
Johnnie O. Jackson was very pleased when the Ms. Olympia returned to the Olympia weekend back in 2020. But he was also disappointed in himself for not realizing that Women’s Bodybuilding has yet to return to the Arnold Classic stage. He literally didn’t even realize it was missing until he had a conversation with a Women’s Bodybuilding competitor this past week.
This exact situation represents the issue Johnnie O. Jackson sees with Women’s Bodybuilding in the IFBB pro league. Jackson even accepts that he is a passive part of the problem – which is why he spent this week’s episode advocating for more Women’s Bodybuilding competitions across the year.
Johnnie O. Jackson believes that the pro league still has a long way to go in order to full support the Women’s Bodybuilding division. The Ms. Olympia is not enough if nearly every other high profile show of the year does not include them. The Arnold Classic, Indy Pro, Boston Pro, and many other major shows still do not feature Women’s Bodybuilding. The Arnold Classic in particular is the second biggest show of the year and contains the largest expo in the sport. Why do we not see Women’s Bodybuilders on stage?
It should also be noted that Johnnie O. Jackson also mentions the New York Pro in his argument. In fact, the New York Pro does feature Women’s Bodybuilding in their lineup of competitions. While Jackson may have misspoke on including the NY Pro in his argument – the overall sentiment still stands.
Johnnie O. Jackson believes that part of the reason the division slowly fell in popularity was due to a dislike of the massive physiques. Much like some of (but certainly less damaging) criticism about Men’s Open getting too big. Jackson believes that, overall, the judges are responsible for what kind of physiques they want to reward. Jackson states – if the fans are unhappy with the state of physiques for Women’s Bodybuilding – it’s the judges responsibility to ensure the right kind of physique is rewarded to bend the trajectory of the division.
Of course, the solution is never quite as simple as it sounds. While putting responsibility on the judges is part of the puzzle – there may be a wider variety of factors at play here. Judges should not always 100% bend to the demand of fans – that’s a dangerous precedent. Also – the criticism of Women’s Bodybuilding physiques could also be based in unfair expectations outside of the judges control.
Many have stated that Women’s Bodybuilding is “too masculine” but there is also a point to be made that the show is not a beauty pageant. The women should be judges the exact same way the men are – femininity should not be a criteria at all.
Another problem may be pure roster issues. Perhaps many of these larger shows cannot get enough competitors to sign up for competition. This is a snake eating it’s own tail type situation. If there is not enough support for Women’s Bodybuilding – there will be less interest by the athletes. Thus less sign ups for the few shows that exist. Thus less shows across the year to build interest. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Regardless, Johnnie O. Jackson’s main sentiment remains true. The Women’s Bodybuilders that do compete are sisters in iron. They deserve the exact same respect and opportunities as the Men’s Open division. Jackson believes a concerted effort must be made to prioritize getting Women’s Bodybuilding back to the Arnold Classic and other major shows across the year.
You can watch Johnnie O. Jackson’s full argument in our latest episode of Hardcore Truth above. Make sure to visit each Thursday for new episodes every week! What do you think? Does the IFBB Pro league need to prioritize more Women’s Bodybuilding representation?
Andrea Shaw On Women’s Bodybuilding Criticism: “Without It There Are No Other Female Divisions”
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Andrea Shaw discusses her rise to Ms. Olympia and the ups and downs of the Women’s Bodybuilding division.
For the past two years, Andrea Shaw has proven herself to be the new standout and reigning Ms. Olympia champion in Women’s Bodybuilding. After a five year gap of the division no longer appearing at the Olympia weekend – Shaw exploded onto the scene with Ms. Olympia’s return in 2020. Since then she has been the star to beat in the prestigious but often criticized division. In our latest GI Exclusive, Andrea Shaw discusses her rise in Women’s Bodybuilding and responds to the criticism and struggles of the division.
Before Andrea Shaw, Iris Kyle was the unstoppable Women’s Bodybuilding competitor. She earned 10 Ms. Olympia victories during her career – before the division itself was dropped from the Olympia weekend. There was a five year gap where Women’s Bodybuilding was no longer supported by the Arnold Classic or the Olympia weekend. During this time – competitors in the division had little to work towards. With one exception – the Wings of Strength Women’s Bodybuilding competition.
It was during this strange time in Women’s Bodybuilding that Andrea Shaw rose up through the ranks and became an all-star competitor. Starting out in Women’s Physique, she eventually moved up to Women’s Bodybuilding. Of course, there was no Ms. Olympia to work towards. Thankfully – she found support at Wings of Strength. This allowed her to continue to find motivation and improve into a challenging competitor in the league.
Fast forward to 2020, Jake Wood now owns the Olympia event (he is also the man who ran the Wings of Strength competitions) and brought Women’s Bodybuilding and Ms. Olympia back into the fold. Andrea Shaw now had a new goal to work towards – which she earned both in 2020 and 2021 with two Ms. Olympia victories.
We connected with Andrea Shaw for a video interview to recap her rise through the years from Women’s Physique, into Women’s Bodybuilding, and through to the champion she is today. As mentioned above, her career grew during one of the most tumultuous times for Women’s Bodybuilding. We asked Shaw for her thoughts on the lack of support over the years at major shows such as the Olympia weekend and Arnold Classic.
The common reasoning behind dropping Women’s Bodybuilding from competition was simply that there was not enough popularity to keep it running. We asked for Andrea Shaw’s reaction to that kind of mentality. Did that excuse ever make sense to her?
“No. Only because it’s always been popular. Because without Women’s Bodybuilding there are no other female divisions. None,” Andrea Shaw stated in our interview. She continued:
“So it doesn’t matter if you’re in Figure, whether you’re in Fitness – it all started with Women’s Bodybuilding. I firmly believe that was just a call AMI made. Because Jim Manion, the NPC, the IFBB, they kept the contests going. There were so many contests that still had Women’s Bodybuilding. But that was a direct call from Arnold’s staff. You know, and I’m speculating because I wasn’t competing at that time but again Arnold pulled it first and then AMI followed suit. Whether it was unpopular – I think it was unpopular to them.”
Andrea Shaw goes on to also comment on the concept of “femininity” in Women’s Bodybuilding vs the pure athleticism of the sport. She’s well aware of the history behind the division. With athletes like Bev Francis being pulled back in forth for either being too masculine or not muscular enough.
“A lot of it are usually men. They are usually men. When you break most of it down, some of these men are insecure because they don’t have muscle and they wish they could. So then the target becomes the woman… but it’s bodybuilding. What difference does it make if it’s a man or a woman?”
You can watch Andrea Shaw’s full comments in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
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