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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
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 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro Results and Scorecards
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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
Dana Linn Bailey Discusses Steroids and Potential Comeback: “Maybe Just One More”
Dana Linn Bailey continues to flirt with the idea of a potential comeback. In a recent Muscular Development interview, Bailey teased a return and defended her position as a lifetime natural athlete who has never touched steroids.
“I love training. I love volume. So, yeah, those lateral raise sets where I’m doing like 40 reps. People are like what… I think if I even touched a little bit of drugs, I would have been on the same stage as Iris Kyle the way I train,” Dana Linn Bailey shared.
Bailey faced many obstacles on her way to finding success in the IFBB Pro League. However, she never gave up on her dreams and in 2013, reached the height of her career after winning the inaugural Women’s Physique Olympia title. Even though she surrendered gold a year later, she remains a trailblazer in the division – and has yet to officially retire.
Having stepped away from the bright lights, Bailey grew her legacy online with platforms like YouTube and Instagram, where she routinely influences millions of followers. She is known for her strenuous and rapid workout intensity. This was on full display in sessions with top names in the sport such as coach and FST-7 training founder Hany Rambod and four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler.
In a recent Cutler Cast Podcast, Dana shared that she was a lifetime natural athlete, devoid of all performance-enhancing drugs. At the time, Bailey said if she chose to compete again, she’d volunteer for weekly blood tests leading up to the competition. Given her ability to stay shredded year-round, fans are convinced Bailey could shock the world if she mounted a comeback.
According to Dana Linn Bailey, she never used the word retirement after she stopped competing.
“You know, that’s why I’ve never said the retired word. Because there’s a silly part of me – because I do look at myself now – fu** man, you’re in better shape now than you’ve ever been. I would love to see what I look like because I have – I’m going to be 40 in a couple of weeks. I’m an ’83 so I’m going to be 40. The kids on stage now are in their 20s. There’s a silly little thing in my head that’s like maybe just one more. So I’ve just never said anything.”
Bailey said she’s not lying about being natural despite the differing opinions of fans online. She added that she’d never look like reigning Women’s Physique Olympia Natalia Coelho or Sarah Villegas if she eventually returned. And if a comeback was in the cards, Dana said she would need at least a 30-week camp to develop her legs without steroids.
“It used to affect me I used to get really upset. I just – because I’m not lying. I’m just being honest. People would literally get hate me. Then, throw me everywhere, I’m lying, I’m a fake natty, this and that. It used to really bother me. Then I switched, and it’s like you know, I must be doing something right obviously.”
“No, no one reached out [Masters Olympia]. I heard about it but for me to prep I need like 30-something weeks to prep for a show. Yeah, 30 weeks. Dude, yeah. 30 weeks out,” said Lin Bailey. “For me to get my legs out, yeah I need time. We can talk about the natural not natural, I’ve been competing natural my entire life. So for me to get my legs to come out, it takes like 25 weeks.”
“There’s no way I would look like that [Sarah Villegas and Natalia Coelho]. I’m also very realistic with myself. I’m not crazy. I understand: there’s a part of me that would just love to go up there and not freakin’ care and I would be the smallest, may not be the most shredded but I would love to see what I could do.”
Even though Dana doesn’t use steroids, she understands why men do. In addition, she shared that very few men can keep up with her training intensity but Kai Greene was one of them.
“I’ve trained with some of the top bodybuilders in the world. Jose Raymond, he quit on me halfway through. The only one that like – it’s not even that he trains at my intensity like Kai trains for a very long time. He’s probably the one person that can, ‘Cool, this guy can hang with me.’ But no other, especially no other dude has hung with me. Generally, girls can hang because we just have more endurance.”
“I don’t care if guys do it. It works with your bodies. I want to see the freaks, I want to see Kai Greenes and Ronnie Colemans,” added Bailey.
Linn Bailey Reflects on the Evolution of Women’s Physique Class and Winning 2013 Olympia
At first, Bailey was afraid of losing on the Olympia stage because she thought fans would no longer follow her. However, after losing in 2014, she said her following stuck around.
“Obviously once you go pro, you kind of space things out. But, yeah, won the first Olympia, got second at the second Olympia. I tell people this all the time, getting second place was probably one of the best things that ever happened. It sounds weird obviously. I love winning. Being first was awesome. It was really cool. But there was so much pressure – unneeded pressure that I put on myself.
And when I got second, I will say I looked better the second year. I’m just saying, I looked better. Just saying. I looked better the second year and got second but that’s fine. Afterward, I thought everything was over. I thought my whole world was going to fall apart. Still second place, I just thought, ‘Okay, everyone is going to go follow that one person now. I thought everything revolved around being on stage and winning,” said Dana Linn Bailey.
“I think I had a very strong head on my shoulders. I never did anything weird. I never – my diet was actually very very healthy. I did everything super healthy but there was a little bit of crazy.”
Dana announced a recent fitness challenge she’s aiming to complete in the coming months, titled the ‘Summer shredded 4.0 body transformation challenge.’ She invited her fans to tag along while she aims to add muscle and lean down at the same time.
The Women’s Physique division has evolved significantly since Bailey’s reign. She remains undecided about a comeback but still hasn’t completely abandoned the idea of gracing the Olympia stage one more time.
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Published: 20 June, 2023 | 12:12 PM EDT
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
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
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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!
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Published: 18 June, 2023 | 1:25 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 Omaha Pro Results and Scorecard
The 2023 Omaha Pro is one of seven IFBB Pro League shows taking this weekend. Competitors gathered in Omaha, Nebraska from the Women’s Physique category in hopes of stamping their ticket to the sport’s most prestigious event of the year, Mr. Oylmpia.
Unlike the season last year, competitors have fewer months to qualify for the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition. This year’s Olympia will take place November 2-5 in Orlando, Florida. Outside of the Men’s Open division, athletes who earned a top three placement at the show in 2022 are automatically invited back to compete at this year’s contest.
The athlete who comes out on top in Omaha this weekend will have a shot at the reigning Women’s Physique Olympia queen Natalia Abraham Coelho, who continues to showcase dominance in the division after snagging titles at the 2023 Pittsburgh Pro and New York Pro. Fans highlighted a few frontrunners this weekend, like third-place 2023 Optimum Classic Pro finisher Ana Harias, and debutants Kim Drizen, and Maudienne Profas.
2023 Omaha Pro Results
Women’s Physique
Winner — Emily Schubert
Second Place — Amy McKown
Third Place — Ana Harias
Fourth Place — Autumn Swansen
Fifth Place — Kim Drizen
Sixth Place — Oksana Piari
Seventh Place — Maudienne Profas
Eighth Place — Stacey A. Lewis
Ninth Place — Veronica Laroche Askew
Tenth Place — Casey Stone
2023 Omaha Pro Scorecards
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Published: 4 June, 2023 | 12:16 AM EDT
2023 Optimum Classic Pro Results and Scorecards
There is no shortage of bodybuilding action this weekend as multiple shows take place around the world. The 2023 Optimum Classic Pro will see four divisions battle for gold including Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Women’s Physique, and Bikini on May 20.
This event serves as a qualifier for the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition which is set to take place Nov. 2-5, in Orlando, Florida. Athletes have until the Oct. 9 deadline to earn their qualifications. The point system has been retired therefore athletes must win a pro show to earn an invite.
In the Classic Physique division, online discussions have centered around a few threats, such as Eric Wildberger Lisboa, Kendahl Richmond, and dark horse Luca Corrado. Find the full results below:
2023 Optimum Classic Pro Winners
Classic Physique: Eric Wildberger Lisboa
Men’s Physique: Derrick Stevenson
Women’s Physique: Elena Aviles Romero
Bikini: Sierra Swann
2023 Optimum Classic Pro Results
Classic Physique
Winner — Eric Wildberger Lisboa
Second Place — Tomas Adame-Hernandez
Third Place — Barry Hulbert Irving
Fourth Place — Luca Corrado
Fifth Place — Caleb Robinson
Sixth Place — Bernardo Costa
Seventh Place — Keith Jenkins
Eighth Place — Stephen Thames
Ninth Place — Harold Bright Jr.
Tenth Place — Taj Parham
Men’s Physique
Winner — Derrick Stevenson
Second Place — Benquil Marigny
Third Place — Bhuwan Chauhan
Fourth Place — Furkan Er
Fifth Place — Marcus Champion
Sixth Place — Mark Robinson
Seventh Place — Gary Cooper
Eighth Place — Da’Marchityz T White
Ninth Place — John Ezra Dew
Tenth Place — Zach Savoie
Women’s Physique
Winner — Elena Aviles Romero
Second Place — Marie-Solange Essoh
Third Place — Ana Harias
Fourth Place — Emiloja Martic
Fifth Place — Yarelis Ramos Perez
Sixth Place — Donna Williams
Seventh Place — Marika Jones
Eighth Place — Alyssa Coppolino
Ninth Place — Jessica Martin
Tenth Place — Toni McMurtre
Bikini
Winner — Sierra Swann
Second Place — Tamekia Carter
Third Place — Gina Scafoglio
Fourth Place — Racquel Hutchinson
Fifth Place — Lucia Malavaze
Sixth Place — Lauren Kralovec
Seventh Place — Marina Maliden
Eighth Place — Tianna Weymouth
Ninth Place — Kimber Bonilla
Tenth Place — Shey Webb
2023 Optimum Classic Pro Scorecards
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Published: 20 May, 2023 | 11:38 PM EDT