Hardbody – Female Sports, Health and Fitness

Overall
Solevi Hernandez

Class A
1. Jordan Meyer
2. Aketa Thomas
3. Alicia Bell
4. Alicia Gifford
5. Christine Anderson
6. Anne Strauch
7. Krissy Richard
8. Kawana McCough
9. Betzabe Arnaiz
10. Alicia Meza
11. Jo Burleson
12. Cheri Nguyen

Class B
1. Solevi Hernandez**
2. Tatiana Koshman
3. Cindy Martinez
4. Megan Wyble
5. Leslie Hasselbach
6. Monique Anreson
7. Sandi Gravatt

Class C
1. Rose Ronquillo
2. Carla Sizemore
3. Tara Hollingsworth
4. Kalani Barber
5. Allison Frahn
6. Adriana Sanchez
7. Abby Busby
8. Tiffany Ryan
9. Kisha Nicole Wilson
10. Lauren Stogner
11. Bonnie Bundy

Class D
1. Lacy Taylor
2. Tennille Ray
3. Christina Larson
4. Christine Mouser
5. Ginger Haas
6. Jessica Bourcier
7. Jennifer Winters
8. Joni Neilson
9. Stephanie Flores
10. Elena Erickson
11. Tamara Remmers
12. Desha Hout

Class E
1. Kimberly Sheppard**
2. Christy Hill
3. Summer Rogers
4. Kimberly Renee
5. Elizabeth Pollison
6. Jessica Vetter

Class F
1. Sara Polston
2. Amy Palmquest
3. Michelle Beck
4. Shonte Turner
5. Stephanie Toomy
6. Anissa Payne
7. Wanda Gil

**New IFBB Pros

Overall
Vanessa Prebyl

Class A
1. Alexis Weiner
2. Tara Granberry
3. Elena White
4. Kierstin Flores

Class B
1. Priscilla Barrera
2. Jennifer Chapman
3. Jennifer Pimental
4. Mercedes Perez
5. Gidget Migliaccio
6. Ella DeLallo
7. Mandie Taketa
8. Stephanie Jones

Class C
1. Vanessa Prebyl**
2. Charish Hammond
3. Cheryl Foster
4. Stacy Miller
5. Venus Ramos
6. Ashley Rich

Class D
1. Christy Merritt**
2. Ashley Gay
3. Tawna Eubanks
4. Shauna Hudrall
5. Heather Burman
6. Stacey Naito
7. Judy Replogle
8. Shauna Smith
9. Kara Esades
10. Audrina Torres
11. Shannon Rockweiler
12. Jennifer Childs
13. Sarah Brooks
14. Amy Campbell
15. Sherry Hasty
16. Dixie Reynolds
16. Karin Traber
16. Jessica Esposito

Class E
1. Michelle Maxwell
2. Crystal King
3. Michelle Hanson
4. Keridon Davis
5. Shannon Griffee
6. Hillary Jones
7. Brittney Touchton
8. Emily Carey
9. Christy Johns
10. Janaee Adams

Class F
1. Jennifer Rankin
2. Crystal Mathews
3. Kendra Warren
4. Tiffany Gilley
5. Stephanie Bentley
6. Tianna Flores
7. Monica Perez

** Qualified for IFBB Pro Status

Fitness Results

Overall
Rachel Johnson**

Short
1. Babette Mulford
2. Skye Fisher

Medium
1. Rachel Johnson
2. Michelle Gales
3. Viko Newman

Tall
1. Lena Mishin
2. Alissa Carpio
3. Dawnice Beckley

Women’s Bodybuilding Results
Overall
Olivia Terry

Heavyweight
1. Olivia Terry

Light Heavyweight
1. Emanuela Silvagni
2. Dominique Durand
3. Lisa Guameiri
4. LaQuita Sanders

Middleweight
1. Marie Samperio
2. Martha Ibarra

Lightweight
1. Brenda Boyd
2. Emily Berryman

**Qualified for IFBB PRO STATUS

Check out my review of the 2010 Europa Super Show. I break down each division and give my two cents on the competition. Each of the winners tasted victory for the first time, which is pretty cool and something you rarely see on the pro stage. Congrats to all the competitors.

Check it out.

Here are the results from the IFBB Pro Contests held in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, August 7th, 2010.

2010 IFBB Jacksonville Pro Bikini

1. Alison Rosen
2. Jessica Paxson-Putnam
3. Jaime Baird
4. Jessica Jessie
5. Dina Al-Sabah
6. Alea Suarez
7. Vanessa Campbell
8. Diana Fields
9. Juliana Daniell
10. Kat Holmes
11. Bianca Binno
12. Khanh Nguyen
13. Michelle Adams
14. Janet Harding
15. Safiya Johnson
16. Dayna Maleton
17. Sonya Vecchiarelli
18. Amanda Marinelli

2010 IFBB Jacksonville Pro Figure

1. Candice Keene
2. Alicia Harris
3. Gennifer Strobo
4. Ava Cowan
5. Stacey Thompson
6. Josie Zamora
7. Katherynne Ramirez
8. Candice John
9. Ann Pratt
10. LaVonda Ezell
11. Teresa Anthony
12. Holly Beck
13. Kathleen Tesori
14. Elisha Archibald
15. Susanne Bock
16. Sue Upson
16. Tivisay Briceno
18. Kimberle Trowbridge
18. Taylor Condren
20. Viviana Casarubbia
20. Michelle Craven
20. Nicole Coleman
20. Brandie Gardner
20. Jennifer Hernandez
20. Catherine Holland
20. Sara Hurrle
20. Ines Jimenez
20. Danielle Kifer
20. Petra Mertl
20. Jennifer Migliacci
20. Joanne Murphy
20. Emily Nicholson
20. Mikaila Soto
20. Rosalind Vanterpool
20. Christina Vargas

The Bikini division hit the NPC USA stage for a second time and six women were awarded IFBB pro cards. Ali Rosen was crowned the overall winner and will waste no time making her pro debut as she heads into this weekend’s IFBB Jacksonville Pro. Congratulations to all the winners.

2010 NPC USA Bikini Results – Click here to view all Bikini photos.

Six new IFBB Bikini Pros.

Class A – View All Bikini A Photos.
1. Theresa Byrne – 8 - IFBB Pro
2. Noy Debeer – 8
3. Jenny Phantharath – 15
4. Narmin Assria – 19
5. Katie Barnes – 32
6. Joy Grajo – 34
7. Anh Jung – 35
8. Elena White – 37
9. Jennifer Dominguez – 37
10. Natalie Kambarova – 55
11. Ashley Hergenrader – 57
12. Nicole Peralta – 60
13. Traci Newton – 61
14. Jackie Otto – 68

Class B – View All Bikini B Photos.
1. Rachael Labender – 14 - IFBB Pro
2. Elle DeLallo – 14
3. Tiffany Berumen – 15
4. Jennifer Chapman – 15
5. Lisa Le – 17
6. Joyce Dabuet – 37
7. Christina Giese – 37
8. Francesca Hartman – 39
9. Jennifer Pimental – 40
10. Grace Carney – 50
11. Mandie Taketa – 55
12. Clare Cui – 65
13. Skye Taylor – 69
14. Jennifer Whalen – 73
15. Christina Conley – 77
16. Holly Miller – 78
16. Bianca Calhoun – 78
16. Jennifer Turnbull

Class C – View All Bikini C Photos.
1. Cathy Miller – 9 - IFBB Pro
2. Vanessa Prebyl – 13
3. Ashley Bell – 16
4. Melissa Chomos – 18
5. Tatum Miranda – 18
6. Taylor Matheny – 27
7. April Deweese – 41
8. Tiffany Desimone – 44
9. Karlee Hoskins – 44
10. Monica Eiler – 46
11. Toby Tokunaga – 52
12. Brutani Campanoli -54
13. Lisa Campbell – 67
14. Roxanna Wood – 72
15. Brieana Winn – 75
16. Tamara White – 76
16. Lauren Salgado – 78
16. Tara Santosuosso – 80
16. Brandi Tamor – 80
16. Adrianne Pelt – 80
16. Stephanie Parsons – 80
16. Ashley Moore – 80
16. Julia Laquer – 80
16. Michaelyn Hamm – 80
16. Alejandra Palacios – 80
16. Rachel Elwell – 80
16. Dawn Capehart – 80
16. Kimberly Bridges – 80
16. Carolyn Bryant – 80

Class D – View All Bikini D Photos.
1. Brandy Leaver – 5 – IFBB Pro
2. Robyn Ray – 10
3. Zlata Sushchik – 15
4. Stacey Alexander – 20
5. Tyren Dana – 31
6. Stacey Naito – 31
7. Jennifer Long – 39
8. Angelique Costa – 40
9. June Goudreau – 41
10. Kelly Biggs – 45
11. Alexandra Zerega – 55
12. Venus Ramos – 66
13. Katie Rice – 66
14. Elizabeth Gil – 71
15. Kelsey Green – 72
16. Jamie Polk – 75
16. Melissa Larsen – 80
16. Theresa Orsini – 80
16. Sopresa Hall – 80
16. Sarah McLellan – 80
16. Heidi Dunstheimer – 80
16. Angela Dixon – 80
16. Kardena Pauza – 80
16. Brittany O’Conner – 80
16. Audrey Murdick – 80

Class E – View All Bikini E Photos.
1. Alison Rosen – 5 - IFBB Pro
2. Stephanie Magoon – 12
3. Allison Whittney – 15
4. Taylor Jerbasi – 18
5. Christina Hefner – 29
6. Michelle Hanson – 38
7. Summer White – 41
8. Abby Phillips – 43
9. Tawna Eubanks – 47
10. Crystal King – 47
11. Angel Whitmire – 48
12. Nicole Weber-Ziaolhagh – 50
13. Antoinette Bejarano – 73
14. Emily Carey – 73
15. Jennifer Meadows – 76
16. Shanon Colbath – 77
16. Lee-Ann Ellison – 78
16. Leslie Thompson – 80
16. Clenet Vaughn – 80
16. Michaela Grodon – 80
16. Michelle Teems – 80
16. Janelle Saitone-McGuire – 80
16. Diane Rudholm – 80
16. Kelli Michelle – 80
16. Heather Holstad – 80
16. Shandi Hudson – 80
16. Christina Lewis – 80
16. Dawn Fernandez – 80
16. Gina Beccaria – 80

Class F – View All Bikin F Photos.
1. Brooke Mora – 5 - IFBB Pro
2. Samantha Morris – 15
3. Mary Gines – 15
4. Jill Lane – 20
5. Katie Coles – 21
6. Brendy Scheerer – 28
7. Meegan Cameron – 37
8. Shameen Cochrell – 40
9. Natassia Buchanan – 43
10. Kelin Covington – 48
11. Emilee O’Rear – 54
12. Sarah Benjamin – 60
13 Rachel Brugman – 72
14. Rhiannon Genov – 75
15. Piper McWhorter – 76
16. Natasha Sweatte – 76
16. Kim Hils- 79
16. Paige OBrien – 80
16. Desirae Duby – 80

The NPC Figure competitors continue to represent the largest number of entrants. There were over 100 hardbody women on stage in Vegas but only six would graduate to the IFBB Pro League. Each class winner was awarded IFBB Pro status. Texas stand-out Courtney West was not only the F Class winner but also took home the overall crown.

Overall comparison – all six women earned IFBB Pro status.

2010 NPC USA Figure Results – View all Figure Photos here.
Scores are shown after the competitor’s names.

Class A – View All A Class photos.
1. Mandy Henderson -10 - IFBB Pro
2. Sarah Dominguez – 13
3. Tina Francis – 15
4. Wendy Fortino – 16
5. Laura Santos – 28
6. Christine Anderson – 28
7. Sheanni Vanderbilt – 37
8. Donna Anderson – 39
9. Maria Aracena – 49
10. Tamara Ashton – 52
11. Molly Goodwin – 57
12. Kristine Bjornstad – 57
13. Amber Edwards – 62
14. Alicia Meza – 75
15. Sylvia Lopez-Roule – 79
16. Jenaliegh Schroder – 79
16. Jennifer Whitfield – 79
16. Krissy Richard  – 79
16. Francesca Signorelli – 80
16. Mai Hendrick-Carpenter – 80
16. Aubrey Reavis – 80
16. Kimmie Morgan – 80
16. Moira McCormack – 80
16. Shawna Kondo – 80
16. Jennifer Jaques-Conn – 80
16. Kelly Ferguson – 80
16. Amy DeGiovine – 80
16. Maria Cabading – 80
16. Kimberly Bermudez – 80
16. Carolyn Wang – 80

Class B – View all Figure B Class photos here.
1. Julia Aragon – 5 - IFBB Pro
2. Gemma Santos – 14
3. Darice Castro – 15
4. Irina Kiselev – 18
5. Stephanie Sweeney – 25
6. Jennifer Smythe – 31
7. Tori Allman – 39
8. Diane Singh – 39
9. Cindy Martinez – 46
10. Brittany Ramsey – 48
11. Cinderella Richardson – 50
12. Chazz Anderson – 60
13. Erika Kikuchi 65
14. Michelle Krause – 70
15. Laura Jones – 74
16. Brandy Hanson – 76
16. Janae Stewart  – 80
16. Carissa Stidger – 80
16. Anissa Ramos – 80
16. Elizabeth Velez – 80
16. Amalia Ralar – 80
16. Heather Misra – 80
16. Brandy Seal-DeTracy – 80
16. Mallory Berger – 80
16. Rebecca Canez – 80
16. Genevieve Celaya – 80
16. Kelly Decolati – 80
16. Cecilia Cafiero – 80
16. Arlin Mossholder – 80
16. Katrinka Danielson – 80

Class C – View All Figure C Photos Here.
1. Rachel Gichert – 11 - IFBB Pro
2. Casey Brocato – 12
3. Kalani Barber – 14
4. Dani Ronquillo – 18
5. Shannon Dahlum – 25
6. Monica Specking – 25
7. Christine Gardner – 42
8. Wendy Delvecchio – 47
9. Grace Rivera – 48
10. Naomi Sexton – 48
11. Adriana Sanchez – 51
12. April DeLaPaz – 51
13. Dana Wilson – 67
14. Jaime Taylor – 71
15. Aneta Yanga – 77
16. Ivonne Acosta – 78
16. Angela Smith – 80
16. Michelle Smith – 80
16. Sarah Thielen – 80
16. Betty Vasquez – 80
16. Stephanie Willes – 80
16. Kellie Sullivan – 80
16. Erica Ingram – 80
16. Kimber Caputo – 80
16. Brittany Lavato – 80
16. Brigitte Doleshal – 80
16. Rachel Dusek – 80
16. Nichole Guenther – 80
16. Sarah Pawlicki – 80
16. Amber Bridges – 80

Class D – View All Figure D Photos Here.
1. Deena Walsh – 5 – IFBB Pro
2. Meredith Berthelson – 10
3. Joni Neilson – 14
4. Heather Grace – 23
5. Heather Dees – 26
6. Julie Mayer-Hyman – 31
7. Laura Bailey – 32
8. Sheila Mettler – 39
9. Ryan Everson – 51
10. Katie Peterson – 51
11. Brandy Smith – 63
12. Nicole Pearson – 64
13. Kapiolani Laronal – 64
14. Natalie Vanderham – 65
15. Dextria Sapp – 65
16. Sheri Suppes – 80
16. Lisa Stark – 80
16. Amanda White – 80
16. Elisa Romero – 80
16. Laurie Kitts – 80
16. Autier Singleton-Taylor – 80
16. Tiffany Waddell – 80
16. Jenn Kelley – 80
16. Elizabeth Shafer – 80
16. Lauri Faraschuk – 80
16. Christine Favazzo – 80
16. Mary Jarmolowich – 80
16. Kathy Laucius – 80
16. Amy McDougall – 80
16. Wendi Medders – 80
16. Kerryne Brown – 80
16. Rachel Pahlmann – 80
16. Melissa Candreilli – 80

Class E – View All Figure E Photos Here.
1. Stephanie McDonald- 8  - IFBB Pro
2. Alecia Rankovic – 11
3. Christine Kluger – 14
4. Amy Vetter – 20
5. Christy Hill – 21
6. Amanda Quinlan – 34
7. Ginger Jaimes – 37
8. Krista Dunn – 39
9. Avis Ware – 41
10. Tammy Bravomalo – 50
11. Megan Reynolds – 55
12. Kerri Smith – 62
13. Summer Rogers – 66
14. Myriam Charleston – 68
15. Bridgette Moody – 74
16. Jessica Rinaldi – 80
16. Kayte Steenberg – 80
16. Christine Moore – 80
16. Jill Rudison – 80
16. Marcy McCaskey – 80
16. Cindy Angulo – 80
16. Sheri Bales – 80
16. Angela Beavers – 80
16. Jodi Braun – 80
16. Shamika Copenhagen – 80
16. Jennifer Delgado – 80
16. Danielle Edmonds – 80
16. Michelle Geist – 80
16. Brooke Ence – 80
16. Leslie Kerns – 80
16. Kimberly Renee – 80

Class F – View All Figure F Photos Here.
1. Courtney West – 5  – IFBB Pro & Overall Winner
2. Monique Varela – 11
3. Rebecca Bowers – 14
4. Michelle Bates – 18
5. Hannah Ringholm – 27
6. Myschon Bales – 29
7. Kristina Tjernlund – 38
8. Cheryl Lenzer – 38
9. Jennifer Scott – 42
10. Elizabeth DeFalco – 51
11. Lena Eberling – 58
12. Stephanie Nadeau – 58
13. Kelley Haner – 59
14. Anissa Payne – 69
15. Lindsey Pridgen – 73
16. Stephanie Gruner – 78
16. Draga Rutherdale – 80
16. Amy Sedlatschek – 80
16. Jodi Tiahrt – 80
16. Tielle Monette – 80
16. Stacy Langer – 80
16. Kimberly Lairet – 80
16. Veronica Jackson – 80
16. Kimberly Dickson – 80
16. Jennie Boyd – 80
16. Claudia Aquino – 80
16. Deanna Rabosky – 80

Two pro cards were awarded over the weekend with the heavyweight class winner, Sarah Hayes taking the overall title. Light heavyweight winner, Jennifer Scarpetta secured the second pro card. It was a very competitive line-up and one that showed conditioning alone doesn’t always win shows. It’s about who has the most complete physique, from head to toe and how it’s presented on the day of the show. Congratulations to all the women who competed in this event.

New IFBB Pros – Jennifer Scarpetta and Sarah Hayes

2010 NPC USA WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING RESULTS
View all women’s bodybuilding photos. Scores are listed behind the name of competitor

Lightweight – View Lightweight Photos
1. Clair O’Connell – 5
2. Marina Lopez – 10
3. Denise Dinger – 16
4. Brenda Beitia – 22
5. Barbra Fletcher – 22
6. Anne Marie Kam – 30
7. Michelle DeVere – 35
8. Genevieve Moreno – 40
9. Ligia Orantes – 45

Middleweight - View Middleweight Photos
1. Marla Murray – 6
2. Amy Sibcy – 9
3. Lucy Jenkins – 16
4. Gail Auerbach – 19
5. Mia Howard – 30
6. Tomefafa Ameko – 32
7. Patricia Corbett – 35
8. Elizabeth Kish – 38
9. Angela Robertson – 40
10. Leann George – 52
11. Nancy Brigham – 56
12. Pamela Hannam – 60
13. Yanez Boykin – 63

Light Heavyweight - View Light Heavyweight Photos
1. Jennifer Scarpetta - 5 – IFBB Pro
2. Natalie Ariel – 10
3. LaDawn McDay – 16
4. Kate Cooper – 19
5. Jacqueline Horan – 27
6. Karen Choat – 28
7. FaTima Johnson – 36
8. Dani Craig – 42
9. Julie Assa – 44
10. Leslie Crook – 54
11. Lizette Pegueros – 54
12. Brandi Akers – 55

Heavyweight – View Heavyweight Photos
1. Sarah Hayes – 5 Overall Winner – IFBB Pro
2. Angela Rayburn – 11
3. Holly Geersen – 14
4. Jennifer Gutierrez – 20
5. Kris Clark – 25
6. Gabriella Nicander – 31
7. Amanda Folstad-Ptak – 37
8. Vicki Manfredi – 37
9. Sateash Berge – 45
10. Heidi Hegg – 50

Another IFBB Pro Bikini competition is in the books and three more women are headed to the inaugural Bikini Olympia. The event wasn’t the strongest line-up of the year but it was competitive. I’ve been in attendance for every IFBB Bikini Pro show, with the exception of New Zealand. There are some things that I find work well and others that are distracting. Keep in mind each show has different judges and what one panel likes another may not. What I gravitate towards isn’t always what the judges reward. There will be a variety of opinions and we’re all entitled to them but doesn’t mean we’ll all agree. Who cares if we disagree, I’m not telling anyone who to be just giving my opinion. Let’s break it down…

1. Dianna Dahlgren – As I mentioned heading into this show she would be improved and a favorite for the win. Toot, toot goes my horn on calling this one but hold on a minute. Dianna improved her presentation from her debut but still needs to work on it if she wants to hang with the likes of Melo and Nagrani. Many of her poses make her look too straight up and down. She has one of the best bikini butts in the biz and presents it well from the rear poses. Job well done by the youngster and has some momentum going into her next show. We’ll see if she can present herself a little curvier from the front and how she stacks up in Dallas against tougher competition.
View contest photos.

2. Jessica Jessie – The Queen of the “side walk” had a strong showing in her pro debut as most expected. The photos don’t show the presentation of bikini competitors and you have to watch video or see the “side walk” in person to understand what I’m referring to. She basically looks straight ahead while her body is turned walking on stage. Personally, I’m not a fan of it but props to her for being able to do it and not trip. She has a “pageanty” presentation to her which the judges seem to gravitate towards. Her suit is flattering to her physique and fits her personality on stage. Her physique has improved from Jr Nationals and will need to continue if she hopes to crack the top five at the Olympia.
View contest photos.

3. Dianna Fields – Dianna has a good bikini butt. I’m not a fan of her presentation and it’s a little too much sass for my liking. The mouth open gasping while hitting poses is not a flattering look. Props to her for securing a bit to the Olympia. I wouldn’t have her in my top three but hey I’m not a judge.
View contest photos.

4. Jelena Abbou – Talk about a turn around in two weeks. She finished in the top ten at the New York Pro Figure and dramatically changed her physique for this show. Her legs and butt are always areas that plague her. She brought them down and rocked a new suit. I would have had her in the top three. My guess is that the judges felt her upper body was too hard and her butt a little too soft. I think bikini is the division for her and could see an Olympia qualification if she competes in one of the remaining shows
View contest photos.

5. Kat Holmes – Kat tightened up a bit from Tampa but her lower half continues to hold her back from placing higher. If she tightens her conditioning a bit she could move up in a future show. She should be content with a fifth place spot.
View contest photos.

6. Tabitha Klausen-Leandri – She’s one tall drink of water. Nearly 6′0″ without heels she towers over some of the other competitors but holds her own. I think her suits and presentation held her back from a higher spot at this show. I think she had one of the best physiques in the show and could have been a couple places higher. If she ditches the distracting strings on the bikini she’ll likely move up.
View contest photos.

7. Jessica Lawrence – I had her in or around this placing. Jessica has a nice physique but has no energy on stage. If she could bring some life to her presentation she could move up but until then you’ll likely see her out of the top five
View contest photos.

8. Kelly Gonzalez – Kelly’s pro debut was a decent start. She’s a tiny competitor and has a nice physique. If she continues to improve her presentation she could move up.
View contest photos.

9. Natalie Waples – HUGE, HUGE improvement from Tampa. Natalie ditched the first time bikini mistakes and made major improvements at this show. She seemed more comfortable, had a better suit and improved presentation. If she continues to get comfortable on stage you could see her place higher. I would have had no problem seeing her a few places higher here
View contest photos.

10. Janet Harding – Oh Janet what are we going to do with you? I’ve coined her the Emeril of bikini. If you’re not sure what I’m referring to check out Chef Emeril and his “BAM” video here. Janet had a different hairstyle, a new suit and new posing. The hair color was good. The new suit – a nice improvement. The posing – horrible. I told her this backstage and asked her what was up. She said she’s working with a new coach and hadn’t perfected her poses just yet. When she came out at prejudging she hit her poses fast and furious like Emeril on his cooking show. BAM! BAM! She did slow things down a bit at the night show which was good.
View contest photos.

11. Juliette Primak – This was her IFBB pro debut and went relatively unnoticed. She’s cute but will need to tighten up the butt and present with some energy to make her mark in future shows.
View contest photos.

Notes:
• Long strings on the bikini bottoms are distracting. I think it looks best if you choose a suit without the strings on the bottoms.

• Pose with class and not like you’re looking for a pole to climb. If the bikini division is to be taken serious competitors need to keep it classy. I don’t see it much in the pros but the amateur shows are plagued with it. The IFBB pros set the tone for other competitors. Many women in the NPC ranks emulate what the pros do. Pros – keep that in mind when you’re on stage as many women want to be in your shoes.

•  Presentation is everything in bikini. Looking at photos is great but doesn’t tell even 1/2 of what the judges are looking for. Smile and project positive energy on stage. Remember whatever you’re thinking it will be magnified by 10 fold to the audience.

• Know your body and your angles. A pose that works for one competitor may not work for you. Create an illusion that makes you look curvy and sexy.

Dianna Dahlgren bounced back from her first pro show to win the inaugural Europa Battle of Champions. She took straight firsts from the judges. Jessica Jessie was second in her IFBB Pro debut and Diana Fields moved up into third place. Jelena Abbou placed a disappointing 4th. Personally, I had her in the top 3 but I’m not a judge. I’ll share my breakdown later on the contest. Congrats to all the women going to the bikini Olympia.

EUROPA BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS – BIKINI
1. Dianna Dahlgren
2. Jessica Jessie
3. Diana Fields
4. Jelena Abbou
5. Kat Holmes
6. Tabitha Klausen-Leandri
7. Jessica Lawrence
8. Kelly Gonzalez
9. Natalie Waples
10. Janet Harding
11. Juliette Primak

Congrats to Candice Keene for her first IFBB Pro victory. She took home straight ones to win this show. Terri Turner edged out Gina Trochino by one point to take second. Gina landed in third and secures a spot in the Figure Olympia.

EUROPA BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS – FIGURE RESULTS
1. Candice Keene
2. Terri Turner
3. Gina Trochino
4. Marcy Porter
5. Hazal Nelson
6. Monica Mark-Escalante
7. Tivisay Briceno
8. Jennifer Hernandez
9. Julie Kulla
10. LaVonda Ezell
11. Caroline Hernandez
12. Jennifer DeJoya
13. Aleisha Hart
14. Jennifer Migliacci
15. Melody Clere
16. Petra Mertl
17. Mia Finnegan
17. Rachel Cammon
18. Ginette Delhaes
18. Kristin Nunn
18. Laura Sutter
18. Michele Mayberry
18. Mikaila Soto
18. Vicki Nixon

Congratulations to Brigita on her second win in a row. The top three women are now qualified for the Olympia in September.

Europa Battle of Champions Full Results
1. Brigita Brezovac
2. Helen Bouchard
3. Cathy LeFrancois
4. Nicole Ball
5. Debbie Bramwell
6. Skadi Frei-Seifert
7. Lisette Acevedo
8. Tazzie Columb
9. Wendy McCready
10. Cassandra Floyd
11. Beverly DiRenzo
12. Rita Rae
13. Tammy Patnode
14. Maria Calo
15. Aurelia Grozajova
15. Daniela Sell
16. Elizabeth Gomez
16. Irene Andersen
16. Mary Ellen Jerumbo
16. Sarah Bridges

Many of the web sites posting results of the 2010 NPC Team Universe have the results of the Master’s Figure incorrect. The original 1st & 2nd place finishers, Michelle Battista & Kristen Nagrani pulled out of the Master’s Figure class because they had both qualified for the IFBB Professional League in the Figure Open F Class. This moved everyone up two places in the Master’s Figure F Class.

Master’s Figure D – Original Scores
Name – points – place
Battista, Michelle 10 1
Nagrani, Kristen 11 2
Sheppard, Kimberly 16 3
Mclaurin, Zonzie 16 4
Powell,Holly 22 5
Pace, Brigette 31 6
Dalton, Christy 36 7
Lairet, Kimberly 40 8
Smith, Colleen 45 9
Holland-Morrow, Christine 49 10
Iritano, Jennifer 55 11
Sarie, Suzana 62 12
Glickman, Cynthia 63 13
Stokes, Sherri 68 14
Manzi, Patricia 79 15
Mcwhorter, Piper 79 16
Zisa, Lisa 80 16
Artigliere, Lisa 79 16
Connell, Robin 80 16

Master’s Figure D – FINAL Scores
Name – points – place
Sheppard, Kimberly 16 1
Mclaurin, Zonzie 16 2
Powell,Holly 22 3
Pace, Brigette 31 4
Dalton, Christy 36 5
Lairet, Kimberly 40 6
Smith, Colleen 45 7
Holland-Morrow, Christine 49 8
Iritano, Jennifer 55 9
Sarie, Suzana 62 10
Glickman, Cynthia 63 11
Stokes, Sherri 68 12
Manzi, Patricia 79 13
Mcwhorter, Piper 79 14
Zisa, Lisa 80 15
Artigliere, Lisa 79 16
Connell, Robin 80 16

The same situation happened in the Master’s Figure C class. The original 1st Place finisher, Mikaila Soto pulled out of this class because she had qualified for the IFBB Professional League in the Figure Open D Class. Elizabeth Earhart was awarded first place in the class and went on to win the overall Master’s Figure title.

Master’s Figure C -Original Scores
Name – points – place
Soto, Mikaila 6 1
Earhart, Elizabeth 14 2
Mayer-Hymen, Julie 16 3
Meijberg, Claudia 20 4
Bynog, Courtey 33 5
Dovigneaud, Rose Anne 37 6
Stuckey, Bernita 39 7
Tarbox, Katerina 42 8
Marchetta, Jennifer 44 9
Zariello, Patty 49 10
Dent, Mary 62 11
Carron, Katie 68 12
Reffner, Tiffany 71 13
West, Janet 72 14
Garner, Sonya 75 15
O-Andrew, Linda 76 16

Master’s Figure C – FINAL Scores
Name – points – place
Earhart, Elizabeth 14 1
Mayer-Hymen, Julie 16 2
Meijberg, Claudia 20 3
Bynog, Courtey 33 4
Dovigneaud, Rose Anne 37 5
Stuckey, Bernita 39 6
Tarbox, Katerina 42 7
Marchetta, Jennifer 44 8
Zariello, Patty 49 9
Dent, Mary 62 10
Carron, Katie 68 11
Reffner, Tiffany 71 12
West, Janet 72 13
Garner, Sonya 75 14
O-Andrew, Linda 76 15

Here are the links to the complete results from the 2010 NPC Team Universe competitions, and the 2010 NPC National Fitness Championships. Congratulations to everyone who earned the right to turn pro here.

They are

2010 NPC Team Universe Bikini Results

2010 NPC Team Universe Figure Results

2010 NPC National Fitness Championships Results

2010 NPC Team Universe Bodybuilding Women’s Results

Congratulations to Cheryl Brown for winning the IFBB New York Pro Figure. Dana Fallacara landed in the runner-up position her first time on a pro stage. Terri Turner notched her highest placing as a pro and secured an Olympia qualification.

2010 IFBB NEW YORK PRO FIGURE
1. Cheryl Brown
2. Dana Fallacara
3. Terri Turner
4. Josie Zamora
5. Gennifer Strobo
6. Gina Trochino
7. Meriza DeGuzman
8. Ann Titone
9. Marcy Porter
10. Candice John
11. Jelena Abbou
12. Tivisay Briceno
13. Chelsey Morgenstern
14. Jennifer Migliacci
15. Holly Beck
16. Michelle Mayberry
17. Jeni Briscoe
17. Christina Casoni
17. Nicole Coleman
17. Caroline Hernandez
17. Jennifer Hernandez
17. Juliana Malacarne
17. Angela Mraz
17. Marie Newman
17. Vicki Nixon
17. Katherynne Ramirez
17. Tammy Strome
17. Kimmy Trowbridge
17. Rosalind Vanterpool
17. Stacy Wig
17. Magdalena Wilk
17. Jennifer Woodruff

Ron Avidan was in attendance for the 2010 NPC West Coast Classic over the weekend. He not only snapped several photos of each division on stage but also hundreds of candid/backstage shots. Check out all the photos and full contest results here.

Bikini Overall winner Khay Rosemond & Figure Overall winner Darice Castro.

Congratulations to Heather Mae French for another win on her way to the Olympia stage. Here are the IFBB California Pro Figure results.

1. Heather Mae French
2. Katina Maistrellis
3. Carin Hawkins
4. Meriza DeGuzman
5. Michele Mayberry
6. Christina Mehling
7. Jennifer DeJoya
8. Rosa-Maria Romero
9. Angela Terlesky
10. Masae Tagami
11. Georgina Lona
12. Valerie Ganji
13. Raechelle Chase
14. Jessica Wright
15. Susan Salazar
16. Thais Cabrices-Werner
17. Zaneta Ksiazek
18. Candice Houston
19. Ginette Delhaes

It was a one point difference in the 2010 IFBB New York Pro Women’s Bodybuilding. Sheila Bleck came close to dethroning the champ but close didn’t cut it. Cathy LeFrancois was crowned the winner in New York for the third time. Heather Foster nabbed the third and final Olympia spot.

1. Cathy LeFrancois*
2. Sheila Bleck*
3. Heather Foster*
4. Debbie Bramwell
5. Dayana Cadeau
6. Rachel Ruch
7. Nancy Lewis
8. Marja Lehtonen
9. Colette Nelson
10. Kristy Hawkins
11. Emma Sue
12. Nicole Pfuetzenreuter
13. Andrea Ferreira Carvalho

*Olympia qualification

Congratulations ladies! The top three qualify for the Olympia Bikini held in Las Vegas this fall.

1. Missy Coles*
2. Shelsea Montes*
3. Sherlyn Roy*
4. Kristal Marshall
5. Alea Suarez
6. Jelena Abbou
7. Kat Holmes
8. Tabitha Klausen-Leandri
9. Dayna Maleton
10. Tianna Ta
11. Alicia Marie
12. Khanh Nguyen
13. Jessica Lawrence
14. Shay Monroe
15. Michelle Gullett
16. Angela Harrell
16. Christie Marquez
16. Janet Harding
16. Kira Rivera
16. Mariza Prince
16. Melinda Janiszewski
16. Stefanie Lindsey

*Qualify for the Olympia

Full Figure results from the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure. Congratulations ladies.

1) Heather Mae French
2) Cheryl Brown
3) Gennifer Strobo
4) Marcy Porter
5) Taylor Condren
6) Tivisay Briceno
7) Holly Beck
Karly Woodle
9) Christina Vargas
10) LaVonda Ezell
11) Ginette Delhaes
12) Angela Mraz
13) Ann Pratt
14) Ann Titone
15) Jennifer Woodruff
16) Melody Clere
16) Candice John
16) Jodie Minear
16) Shalmieno Paper
16) Sesa Tomuli

Complete Results from the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Bikini. Congratulations ladies!

1) Nathalia Melo
2) Sonia Gonzales
3) Jaime Baird
4) Tianna Ta
5) Shelsea Montes
6) Sheryln Roy
7) Alea Suarez
Jennifer Dietrich
9) Khanh Nguyen
10) Kira Rivera
11) Kat Holmes
12) Jessica Lawrence
13) Janet Harding
14) Stefanie Lindsey

Congratulations to all the women on another successful IFBB pro show. Erin Stern, Nathalia Melo and Camala Rodriguez each collected their first pro victory. Look for my full report tomorrow. In the mean time you can check out the photo coverage from the show at Bodybuilding.com and FLEXonline.com.

2010 Europa Show of Champions Results. For the complete scorecards visit IFBBpro.com.

Bikini
1. Nathalia Melo*
2. Jaime Baird*
3. Missy Coles*
4. Kira Rivera
5. Janet Harding
6. Khanh Nguyen
7. Marzia Prince
8. Jessica Lawrence
9. Shay Monroe
10. Shelsea Montes
11. Sheryln Roy
12. Kat Holmes
13. Safiya Johnson
14. Julie Costa

Fitness
1. Camala Rodriguez*
2. Myriam Capes*
3. Regiane Da Silva*
4. Erin Riley
5. Kristina Rojas
6. Allison Either
7. Sylvia Tremblay
8. Nicole Duncan
9. Melissa Fredrick
10. Kayde Puckett
11. Sandi Stuart
12. Victoria Larvie

Figure
1. Erin Stern*
2. Marcy Porter*
3. Cheryl Brown*
4. Latisha Wilder
5. Candice Keene
6. Marie Ann Newman
7. Petra Metrl
8. Ann Titone
9. Candice John
10. Danielle Kifer
11. Elvimar Sanchez
12. Jessica Wright
13. Linda Fodor
14. Tessa Wood-Thomas
15. Listy Allen
16. Tammy Strome
16. Taylor Waldrop
16. Ginette Delhaes
16. Nina DiTommaso Morgan

*Qualify for the 2010 Olympia

The 2010 NPC Northern Colorado was a sellout and have a record number of entries. Check out the full results and photos from the event on Bodybuilding.com. Congrats to all the competitors who competed and achieved their goals.

Outside the Boulder Theatre

Preparing for a fitness competition is challenging. Preparing for one while co-promoting another is even more difficult, unless you’re IFBB Fitness Pro Tanji Johnson. Last weekend, Tanji wore a few hats throughout the day. Promoting a show it’s not as simple as putting your name on the poster. At any given time throughout the even you’d see her coordinating schedules, hosting a free rehearsal for the women the night before, putting out fires and jumping on stage to bust out a guest posing routine.  “It was EXHAUSTING but exhilarating,” said Tanji.

Tanji helping a competitor out backstage.

When asked how it was preparing for the NY PRO while promoting a show Tanji said, “To be honest, it was super tough balancing my contest prep with the promotion of such a big show. I basically ate 3 meals and got 3 hours of sleep for 3 days straight during this weekend. Fortunately, my routine is solid and I’m already in shape so those 3 days didn’t hurt me. It was important to prioritize my job as a promoter first to ensure success and now I had 5 days to rest and dial everything in so that I can try to win this show.”

Tanji wasn’t slated to guest perform at her own show. IFBB Fitness Pro Laura Mak was scheduled to perform but her father passed away and was unable to make the trip.

Check out the full results and photos from the event here. Congratulations to all the competitors and to Tanji for a successful event! Below are a few other photos courtesy of Tanji Johnson.

Full results from the IFBB Musclecontest Bikini Pro held on March 27, 2010. This was the first of many IFBB bikini pro shows. The next pro bikini event will take place in Orlando at the Europa Super show.

1. Sonia Gonzales *
2. Monique Minton *
3. Amanda Latona *
4. Stacey Oster-Thompson
5. Natalie Pennington
6. Alea Suarez
7. Diana Dahlgren
8. Michelle Gullet
9. Sherlyn Roy
10. Leigh Lingham
11. Jennifer Dietrick
12. Zhanna Rotar
13. Michelle D’Angona
14. Carol E. King
15. Christie Marquez

*Qualify for the Bikini Olympia in Las Vegas. For the complete scorecard visit IFBBpro.com.

Official results from the IFBB New Zealand Pro that was held last weekend.

IFBB NEW ZEALAND PRO FIGURE
1 – Heather Mae French – USA *
2 – Rosa Maria Romero – Australia *
3 – Patricia Mello – Brazil *
4 – Sesa Tomuli – New Zealand
5 – Lisabeth Halikka – Finland
6 – Teneka Hydman – New Zealand

IFBB NEW ZEALAND PRO BIKINI
1 – Sonia Gonazles – USA *
2 – Natalie Pennington – USA *
3 – Khan Nguyen – USA *

* Qualify for the 2010 Olympia

Results via IFBBpro.com

Like the 2009 Figure Olympia, Nicole Wilkins-Lee continued to impress the judges with her physique, and won the 2010 Figure International in Columbus, Ohio. Erin Stern looked awesome placing second, while Heather Mae French took third. Mindi Smith, who two weeks earlier, won her first pro contest in her IFBB debut, took 4th.

Here are the complete Figure International results.

1. Nicole Wilkins-Lee ($16,000)
2. Erin Stern ($10,000)
3. Heather Mae French ($8,000)
4. Mindi Smith ($5,000)
5. Felicia Romero ($3,000)
6. Larissa Reis ($2,000)
7. Monica Brant
8. Kristi Tauti
9. Andrea Watson
10. Rosa-Maria Romero
11. Monica Mark-Escalante
12. Latisha Wilder
13. Candice Houston
14. Cristiana Casoni
15. Kim Tilden
15. Krissy Chin
16. Sherlyn Roy
17. Alicia Harris
18. Angela Mraz

Adela Garcia wins an incredible Fitness International, filled with great routines and lots of excitement.

Here are the results.

1. Adela Garcia ($25,000)
2. Julie Palmer ($13,000)
3. Tanji Johnson ($8,000)
4. Trish Warren ($5,000)
5. Oksana Grishina ($3,000)
6. Camala Rodriguez ($2,000)
7. Tina Durkin
8. Myriam Capes
8. Regiane Da Silva
10. Nicole Duncan
11. Bethany Wagner
12. Kizzy Vaines
13. Sylvia Tremblay
14. Kayde Puckett
15. Allison Ethier

Congratulations to Iris Kyle, as she continues her win streak with another impressive win here in Columbus, Ohio.

Here are the results.

1. Iris Kyle ($25,000)
2. Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia ($13,000)
3. Debi Laszewski ($8,000)
4. Lisa Aukland ($5,000)
5. Betty Pariso ($3,000)
6. Dayana Cadeau ($2,000)
7. Zoa Linsey
8. Alina Popa
9. Elena Shportun-Willemer
10. Brenda Raganot
11. Antoinette Thompson
12. Jeannie Paparone
13. Dena Westerfield
14. Mah-Ann Mendoza

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2010

Angela Kegler is the overall winner of the Arnold Amateur NPC Masters Figure Championship
COLUMBUS, OH – Angela Kegler of Columbus, Ohio is overall winner of the Arnold Amateur NPC Masters Figure Championship competition that was held as a part of the Arnold Sports Festival 2010. There were 36 athletes competing in this event.

In the Masters Figure Short Class, Angeles Kegler of Columbus, Ohio took 1st place and won a Tony Nowak jacket and a one year subscription to Posedown Magazine. As the overall winner she also won an Arnold VIP Ticket Package and a House of Pain gym bag.

Rounding out the top five Masters Figure Short Class competitors were:
2nd place: Lori Pavesi, Cedar Park, Texas
3rd place: Tracy Grogg, West Jefferson, Ohio
4th place: Daphne Bascom, Cleveland, Ohio
5th place: Katherine Fratello, Engelwood, Florida

In the Masters Figure Medium Class, Deborah Judy of Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania took 1st place and won a Tony Nowak jacket and a one year subscription to Posedown Magazine.

Rounding out the top five Bikini Medium Class competitors were:
2nd place: LeNora Angles, Westerville, Ohio
3rd place: Tracy Guarino, Adams, Tennessee
4th place: Tonni Spaleny, Flushing, Michigan
5th place: Kristin Kristjansdottir, Iceland

In the Masters Figure Tall Class, Andrea Ternes of Elyria, Ohio, took 1st place and won a Tony Nowak jacket and a one year subscription to Posedown Magazine.

The other top five Bikini Tall Class competitors were:
2nd place: Laurie Gunzelman, Columbus, Ohio
3rd place: Tammy Miller, Concord, North Carolina
4th place: Sharon Fillyaw, Boston, Massachusetts
5th place: Jennifer Peckham, Washington, Michigan