Europa Figure Showdown

The IFBB Figure ladies took the stage last night and it is a tight battle for the top five. There was no real showstopping physique in this show, which made for a few challenging comparisons.

Figure comparisons in Dallas.

Based on the call-outs and comparisons last night it looks like Jenny Lynn will take home top honors. She was definitely improved from Jacksonville but still not to the winning form she was as Ms. Figure Olympia. We’ll see if she can continue to refine things and bring her best physique to date in Vegas. Many in the audience felt Krissy Chin brought the best package to the stage and I wouldn’t argue much. She was at her best and the change in hairstyle from Jacksonville was a good one. Her physique was best I’ve seen her as a pro and will most likely land in the runner-up position. This would be her best placing as a pro and her first trip to the Olympia stage. The third place spot looks to be locked up by Meriza DeGuzman. I’ve seen her tighter from behind but this is the best we’ve seen her on stage this year and it should be enough for an Olympia qualifying spot.

The remaining spots are a crap shoot on how they will go. You have Alicia Harris who looks good and continues to find her stride in the pro ranks. I like her looking hard but the judges knocked her down for that look. Her posing from the back needs a bit of work as one shoulder is always up. It’s her first year and she’s doing well. Look for her to be somewhere in or near the top 5 here. Siobhan Tewari has a great physique with a tiny waist. She is definitely a standout in the lineup and I see her in the top five tonight. Amy O’Neil looked much improved from her pro debut and found herself in the mix of a top five spot. She may be just on the outside looking in of it but a good showing for her.

Katina Maistrelles made her debut here and should find herself in the top ten but not quite there for a top five spot. Alicia Marie also made her debut and look for this to be her last figure show. I look for Alicia to take the rest of the year off and move into the bikini division next year. I could be wrong but don’t rule it out.

There were a number of competitors who came in way too hard and weren’t in the top callouts because of it. Those of you doing Houston… I wouldn’t use this show as a measuring stick. The judges can only judge what is in front of them and overall the look here will not, in my opinion, do well in other shows. Again, just my opinion.

MY TOP SIX PICKS: (based on the call-outs)
1. Jenny Lynn
2. Krissy Chin
3. Meriza DeGuzman
4. Siobhan Tewari
5. Alicia Harris
6. Amy O’Neil

Check out the prejudging photos on bodybuilding.com of the comparisons and individual shots. The finals will take place this afternoon and we’ll see how accurate I am in my picks. Check back here for more info and follow the results on TWITTER @hardbodynews.