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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

Nutritional Supplements: What to Take and Why

Nutritional Supplements: What to Take and Why

This article will explore the fundamentals of nutritional supplements and why incorporating them into your daily routine is beneficial.   What are Nutritional Supplements?   Nutritional supplements refer to products designed to enhance one’s diet and commonly consist of vitamins, herbs, minerals, and amino acids. These supplements are frequently linked to complementary and alternative medicine […]
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2023 Musclecontest Zhanna Rotar Pro Results and Scorecard

2023 Musclecontest Zhanna Rotar Pro Results and Scorecard

The 2023 Musclecontest Zhanna Rotar Pro took place on July 22 and served as a qualifying event for this year’s Olympia contest. Competitors from the Figure category met in Anaheim, California to battle for supremacy.
Time is running out to guarantee entry to the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition. Athletes have until Oct. 9 to secure their spots, which can only be achieved by winning a pro show. Unlike in 2022, bodybuilders haven’t had the opportunity to earn points for an Olympia invite, therefore only Pro show winners will have a chance to shine on the Olympia stage. 
The 2023 Mr. Olympia show will take over Orlando, Florida from Nov. 2-5, inside the Orange County Convention Center. After a series of close comparisons during prejudging and the finals this weekend, Ericka Morales Morgan emerged victorious. Therefore, she will battle with the reigning six-time Figure Olympia Cydney Gillon later this year. 
2023 Musclecontest Zhanna Rotar Pro Results 
Figure

Winner — Ericka Morales Morgan
Second Place — Paula Rojo
Third Place — Wendy Fortino
Fourth Place — Zulfiya Bitiyeva
Fifth Place — Oyku Basar
Sixth Place — Osiris Trumpe
Seventh Place — Desiree Alferes
Eighth Place — Jessica Baltazar
Ninth Place — Xin Qi
Tenth Place — Jossie Alarcon

Figure Competitors List 

Jossie Alarcon Tustin, California
Desiree Alferes Sacramento, California
Jessica Baltazar La Quinta, California
Oyku Basar Turkey
Kara Bennitt Fontana, California
Zulfiya Bitiyeva Kazakhstan
Christine Cave Concord, California
Jennifer Delgado-Martin Boulder City, Nevada
Wendy Fortino Oceanside, California
Dr. Adrienne Matthews Chaska, Minnesota
Ericka Morales Morgan Guatemala
Xin Qi Monterey Park, California
Paula Rojo Parkland, Florida
Osiris Trumpe San Marcos, California

2023 Musclecontest Zhanna Rotar Pro Scorecard

Fitness Volt congratulates the winner! We look forward to seeing you perform under the bright lights on the Olympia stage in Nov. 
Published: 23 July, 2023 | 3:02 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 Vancouver Pro Results and Scorecards — Hassan Mostafa Wins Bodybuilding Title

2023 Vancouver Pro Results and Scorecards — Hassan Mostafa Wins Bodybuilding Title

The 2023 Vancouver Pro/Am is one of five events taking over the Pro bodybuilding world this weekend. On July 15 in Vancouver, Canada, competitors from the Classic Physique, Men’s Open, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Figure, and Fitness divisions battled for a shot at a Mr. Olympia invitation. 
This year, athletes have fewer months and contests where they can qualify for the 2023 Mr. Olympia show. With that in mind, earning an invite has become even more challenging. This year’s Olympia event is slated for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, Florida, inside the Orange County Convention Center. 
Potentially, there will be six athletes who earn their way to the biggest competition on earth later this year. The respective winners of each division of this weekend’s show will have a shot at taking down the reigning champion of their division. 
In the headlining Men’s Open category, Hassan Mostafa returned with a vengeance. He took runner-up twice thus far, first to Iain Valliere at the 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow, and then was upset by Phil Clahar at the 2023 Orlando Pro. Another top threat this weekend was Stan de Longeaux, well known as ‘Stanimal.’ He trailed Mostafa in Orlando, so he was hoping to one-up him here today.
2023 Vancouver Pro/Am Winners 
Men’s Open: Hassan Mostafa
Classic Physique: John Le
Men’s Physique: Jason Huynh
Bikini: Ashley Kaltwasser 
Figure: Gina Palma 
Fitness: Sarah Kovach 
2023 Vancouver Pro/Am Results 
Men’s Open
While it was a smaller lineup in Vancouver, athletes came out swinging during prejudging on Saturday. The thickness of Hassan Mostafa‘s back stood out as one of his best weapons. Instead of bringing more condition, Mostafa went for a fuller look in Canada, which seemingly paid off. Mostafa’s last show came in second place at the 2023 Orlando Pro. Meanwhile, ‘Stanimal’s’ last appearance was also at the Orlando Pro, where he trailed behind Hassan in third. 
Stan ‘Stanimal’ de Longeaux brought a stellar look and great conditioning, the freaky fullness of Hassan Mostafa sealed the deal in the finals. He is now qualified to compete at the Mr. Olympia show. Meanwhile, Longeaux took second and Nate Spear placed third. 

Winner — Hassan Mostafa
Second Place — Stan ‘Stanimal’ de Longeaux
Third Place — Nate Spear 
Fourth Place — Prince Boabang
Fifth Place — Morgan MacDonald
Sixth Place — Eiren Gauley

Classic Physique
During prejudging, Robert Waterhouse, Dylan Bursey, and John Le were fighting for center stage. Waterhouse’s last event came at the 2020 British Grand Prix in ninth. Bursey, on the other hand, last impressed judges at the 2022 NPC North America Championships where he took first. Le’s last contest was at the 2022 Texas Pro in fourth. 
There were plenty of close comparisons, but the capped shoulders and tight waist of John Le earned him the victory. Dylan Bursey walked away as a runner-up in Canada, with Robert Waterhouse and Issac Baier taking third and fourth. 

Winner — John Le
Second Place — Dylan Bursey
Third Place — Robert Waterhouse
Fourth Place — Isaac Baier
Fifth Place — Adam Beveridge
Sixth Place — Carl Gauthier
Seventh Place — Anas Barahmeh
Eighth Place — Narek Khachatyan
Ninth Place — Billy Danh 
Tenth Place — Jesse Strand 

Men’s Physique

Winner — Jason Huynh
Second Place — Mehdi Kabbadj
Third Place — Drew Cullen
Fourth Place — Chevy Phillips
Fifth Place — Wagner Abreu
Sixth Place — Patrick Asiedu
Seventh Place — Xezikiel Afanou
Eighth Place — Slegfried Ezeuko
Ninth Place — Chuan-Yu Liu 
Tenth Place — Eric Neal 

Bikini 

Winner — Ashley Kaltwasser 
Second Place — Maxine Alexandra Somov 
Third Place — Tianna Weymouth
Fourth Place — Nikki Kiani 
Fifth Place — Rhoda Allie 
Sixth Place — Kateryna Kauffmann
Seventh Place — Meggy Martin-Johnson
Eighth Place — Gina Switzeny 
Ninth Place — Jill E. Humphrey
Tenth Place — Kristy Ann Keppel 

Ashley Kaltwasser, a total legend in the world of bodybuilding, has accomplished something no one else has! She’s now the very first IFBB Pro to win a jaw-dropping 40 pro shows, and guess what? Three of those remarkable victories were just this year, in 2023.
With her impressive track record, she already had a spot secured for the 2023 Olympia without winning another pro show. However, by winning this contest, she ensured that her qualification remains exclusively hers and doesn’t pass down to anyone else. It’s all about holding on to her well-deserved spot! She did it! Ashley pulled off another incredible victory

Figure

Winner — Gina Palma 
Second Place — Autumn Cleveland 
Third Place — Dallia Alegria
Fourth Place — Peyton Dutcher
Fifth Place — Paige Sabedra 
Sixth Place — Lauren Martin-Stow
Seventh Place — Rachel Shoemake 

Fitness

Winner — Sarah Kovach 
Second Place — Michelle Fredua-Mensa
Third Place — Stephanie Jones
Fourth Place — Jessica Ann Zehr
Fifth Place — Noeme Champagne-Cloutier
Sixth Place — Danielle DaCosta

2023 Vancouver Pro/Am Scorecards 
2023 Vancouver Pro Bikini
2023 Vancouver Pro Figure
2023 Vancouver Pro Fitness
2023 Vancouver Pro Mens Physique
2023 Vancouver Pro Classic Physique
2023 Vancouver Pro Mens Bodybuilding
FitnessVolt congratulates the winners. We look forward to seeing you shine on the Mr. Olympia stage! 

Published: 17 July, 2023 | 9:12 AM 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! 

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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Women’s Bodybuilding

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Figure

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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 Empro Classic Pro Results (Live Updates)

2023 Empro Classic Pro Results (Live Updates)

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
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Classic Physique

Winner — German Pastor Cueto 
Second Place — Antoine Loth
Third Place — David Martinez Campos
Fourth Place — Jhon Duque
Fifth Place — Francisco Navarro Hernandez

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Wellness

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2023 Empro Classic Pro Scorecards
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Fitness Volt congratulates the winners! 
Published: 18 June, 2023 | 1:25 PM EDT

2023 Northern California Pro Results and Scorecard

2023 Northern California Pro Results and Scorecard

Competitors from the Figure category met in Sacramento, California for the 2023 Northern California Pro over the weekend on June 10. This show served as an Olympia qualifier, as athletes have until October 9 to secure their respective invites. 
The 2023 Mr. Olympia competition takes place November 2-5 and has moved from Las Vegas, Nevada to Orlando, Florida, inside the Orange County Convention Center. Over the last few weeks, competitors have taken it to each other for an Olympia invite. 
Whoever should emerge victorious this weekend will have not only a pro win under their belt but a chance to face the champion of the Figure division – the super dominant six-time winner Cydney Gillon. She’s held the title since 2017. 
A few threats stood out as names to watch this weekend, like Jossie Becerra who served as a shocker at the 2022 Figure Olympia, where she took fourth place. However, if she wants a shot at gold, she’ll have to get through two-time Figure Olympia runner-up Natalia Soltero. Soltero also took second at the Pittsburgh Pro and New York Pro, so she’s eager to finally lay claim to a gold trophy. Lastly, Wendy Fortino is another top name who aimed to cement herself as a title contender. 
2023 Northern California Pro Figure Results 

Winner — Natalia Soltero
Second Place — Jossie Nathali Alarcon Becerra
Third Place — Ericka Morales Morgan
Fourth Place — Ashley Radiance Fuller
Fifth Place — Gina Palma
Sixth Place – Wendy Fortino
Seventh Place — Desiree Alferes
Eighth Place — Ashley Garcia
Ninth Place — Aksana Yukhno
Tenth Place — Jessica Baltazar

2023 Northern California Pro Scorecard
2023 Northern California Pro Scorecard
Fitness Volt congratulates the winner! 
Published: 11 June, 2023 | 2:17 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
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Fitness Volt congratulates the winners! 

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

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