There are five IFBB Pro League contests taking place this weekend but perhaps the biggest is the 2023 Empro Classic Pro, which serves as a qualifying event for this year’s Mr. Olympia competition. There were six divisions featured at this show from June 16-18 in Alicante, Spain including Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Figure, Bikini, Women’s Physique, and Wellness.
Unlike in previous bodybuilding seasons, athletes have fewer months and chances to qualify for the sport’s biggest show of the year. The 2023 Mr. Olympia event takes place from November 2-5 in Orlando, Florida. The extravaganza will take over the Orange County Convention Center and will see 10 divisions crown a new champion.
Last year, the Empro Classic Pro did not feature the Open class. However, that has changed this year. The winner who takes home gold will not only receive a cash prize but will have the opportunity to face off against the reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan in November.
Fans have dubbed a few Men’s Open frontrunners ahead of the show in Spain this weekend. The leading favorite is rising star Michalk Krizo, who earned 12th place in his Olympia debut back in 2022. This will be his first contest of 2023.
Meanwhile, Andrea Presti will make an appearance. He also participated at the 2022 Olympia show but was unable to place in the top 15. He took home gold at last year’s 2022 Big Evolution Pro show. This will also be Presti’s first competition of the season.
Emir Omeragic will also aim to earn his Olympia invite this Sunday. He was third at the 2023 Arnold Classic South America show but has shown exceptional balance and promise as a future contender.
Check Out Who Won Titles at the 2023 Empro Classic Pro:
2023 Empro Classic Pro Winners
- Men’s Open: Coming Soon
- Classic Physique: German Pastor
- Figure: Jennifer Zienert
- Bikini: Coming Soon
- Women’s Physique: Romana Skotzen
- Wellness: Leonida Ciobu
2023 Empro Classic Pro Results Breakdown
Men’s Open Bodybuilding
Coming Soon.
Classic Physique
- Winner — German Pastor Cueto
- Second Place — Antoine Loth
- Third Place — David Martinez Campos
- Fourth Place — Jhon Duque
- Fifth Place — Francisco Navarro Hernandez
Figure
- Winner — Jennifer Zienert
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Bikini
Coming Soon
Women’s Physique
- Winner — Romana Skotzen
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Wellness
- Winner — Leonida Ciobu
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2023 Empro Classic Pro Scorecards
Coming Soon!
Fitness Volt congratulates the winners!