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2009 NPC Jr Nationals Photos & Results

Isaac Hinds | Contest Results, photos, NPC JR NATIONALS | Monday, 22 June 2009, 10:08 am

Over the weekend I snapped several thousand contest photos at the 2009 NPC JR Nationals. The fitness routines are always my favorite to capture and this weekend was no different. Check out the photos from all the classes, here on bodybuilding.com. If you’re looking to order prints from the competition, you can do so by contacting the official photographer of the event J.M. Manion.

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A moment in time during a fitness routine.

Keisha Pedigo: One to Watch in Chi-town

Isaac Hinds | NPC Show, Contest Results | Monday, 08 June 2009, 8:13 am

Keisha Pedigo is one figure competitor to watch at the upcoming NPC Jr. Nationals. I’m told by Doug “G.B.” Martin that Keisha took home top honors over the weekend in Indiana. He was kind enough to send along this photo from the show. Congrats Keisha!

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Keisha Pedigo, left, takes top honors in Indiana.

Keisha Pedigo was 9th in her class at last year’s NPC Nationals. How will she fair in Chicago? Check out more pics of Keisha Pedigo.


New Pros in Charleston

Isaac Hinds | Contest Results, bikini, NPC Jr USA, Denver Dream | Thursday, 28 May 2009, 8:32 am

Congratulations to the five new pros that came out of Charleston, SC last weekend. Andrea Watson continued on her win streak and went four for four in each of her NPC figure contests. Pretty impressive for this being her first year on the competition scene and now she’s a pro. Yes, she really is that good and will be another shorty that can hang tall on the next level. The second figure pro card went to Gennifer Strobo. Gennifer steadily moved her way up in placings last year and found her way into the winner’s circle last Saturday. Great delts and a tiny waist helped her win a pro card. She’ll need to fill out and put on a little bit of size in order to be competitive in the pro ranks but hey that means eating. Gennifer is looking to make her debut in the Ft. Lauderdale Classic this fall. Team Bombshell Fitness has served notice on the female competitive front - these ladies don’t mess around when it comes to whoop’n some ass on stage. Both Andrea and Gennifer train with the husband/wife duo of Shannon Dey and Rob Rosseti, the masterminds behind Bombshell Fitness.

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The overall winners from the NPC JR USA.

The Fitness pro card went to the very deserving Sandi Stuart. Sandi has been battling in the NPC ranks for years coming up just short a number of times. She had a solid routine, her physique was in condition and she came prepared. After the show Sandi had an overwhelming sense of relief and understandably so.

The two bikini pro cards went to Shelsea Montes and Stacey Oster. Shelsea’s a pint size little dynamo from Cedar Park, Texas. She’s was turning heads at the check-in and has the upbeat, sassy energy about her everywhere she goes. Shelsea brought that energy to the stage and won the judges and the crowd over. She’s a testament to what posing and presentation in the bikini division can do for you. It was clear she’d win her class but not the overall. Her presentation, in my opinion, is what helped her secure the first ever Bikini Pro card. She told me after the show that she works out, trains regularly and follows a healthy nutrition plan. The second pro card went to Stacey Oster of Greely, Colorado. Like Shelsea it was clear from the comparisons that Stacey was the stand out in her class. She looked to have softened up a bit from her Contra Costa win and also wore a different swimsuit. It wasn’t intential that she sported a different suit though. No, Stacey was a bit stressed out heading into this competition. She tells me her competition suit along with a number of bikinis, all her makeup, heels and other outfits had been lost while traveling. The airline lost her luggage and it’s still mysteriously missing to this day. Stacey definitely has a fitness model type of physique which is what I think the division should be described as. The name won’t change, it’s the Bikini Division, however when describing it to others I say think of a fitness model. Stacey is borderline “too muscular” for bikini in some people’s opinion. If she had showed up looking like she did when I saw her at the Denver Dream tryouts, I would agree she would be too muscular however that wasn’t the package presented on stage in Charleston.

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The overall winners in Charleston, South Carolina.

Cathy LeFrancois Repeats as NY Pro Champ

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, Contest Results, NY PRO | Saturday, 16 May 2009, 5:26 pm

Congratulations Cathy. As expected Cathy repeats as the NY Pro Female bodybuilding champ. Taking the runner-up position was Betty Pariso and in the third spot was Rosemary Jennings. All three women are now qualified for the 2009 Ms. Olympia in Las Vegas. Visit FLEXonline.com for complete galleries of all competitors.

IFBB Women’s Pro Results

1. Cathy LeFrancois
2. Betty Pariso
3. Rosemary Jennings
4. Debbie Bramwell
5. Dena Westerfield
6. Jeannie Paparone
7. Tazzie Columb
8. Brenda Raganot
9. Jennifer Sedia
10. Antoinette Thompson
11. Beverly DiRenzo
12. Maryse Manios
13. Maria Segura
14. Nancy Lewis
15. Claudia Partenza
16. Marika Johansson
17. Fabi Antoine
17. Irene Andersen
17. Kim Buck
17. Myriam Bustamante
17. Maria Calo
17. Giusy Caputo
17. Nadia Nardi
17. Diana Tinnelle

Scorecard Results at

http://www.getbig.com/results/womens/nightofchampionswomen.htm


2009 NPC Contra Costa Winners

Ron Avidan | NPC shows, Contest Results | Monday, 11 May 2009, 10:40 am

Stacey Oster, from Colorado, won not only the short class but also the overall title at the 2009 NPC Contra Costa Bikini Division. She prevailed over tall class winner, Natalie Pennington for the overall Bikini crown.

In the Figure division, Wendy Fortino won the overall, as well as Class A. Other figure winners include Megan Phi (Class B), Jennifer Aguirre (Class C), and Christy Dalton (Class D). For Master’s Figure, Maria Harvey won the Masters 35+ Overall and the Masters 35+ Short, while Christy Dalton won the Masters 35+ Tall.  Barbara Mencer won the Figure Masters 45+ class.

Congratulations to all the winners.


ALRI’s Troy Johnson The Next Swami?

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, misc, Contest Results, Orlando Pro | Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 4:06 pm

I offered up $100 to anyone who could correctly predict the top 5 in order. Troy Johnson who is very familiar with the Figure scene came the closest with his predictions. He called the top three in exact order which is impressive. He even called Inga as the dark horse and Erin Stern in the top five. I can’t hold his fifth place prediction of Kristin against him. I’ve got your first drink at the next show Troy. Nice work.

Troy’s Top Five Figure
1- Nicole Wilkins-Lee
2- Heather Mae French
3- Monica Brant
4- Erin Stern
5- Kristin Nunn
Dark horse’s- Inga Neverauskaite and Cea Anna Kerr ;)


Europa Show Of Champions Results

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, Contest Results, Orlando Pro | Sunday, 19 April 2009, 5:35 am

Check out the score sheets on IFBBpro.com for a complete breakdown. I will be providing photos from the finals as well as the fitness routines later today or tomorrow. Congrats to all. Nicole Wilkins-Lee edged out Heather Mae French by one point to win her first pro show. Shannon Meteraud made it two wins in a row, while the two Canadian Fitness women rocked the house… Myriam Capes and Mindi O’Brien brought down the house with their routines.

Figure
1. Nicole Wilkins-Lee*
2. Heather Mae French*
3. Monica Brant*
4. Inga Neveravskaite
5. Erin Stern
6. Valerie Haines
7. Candice Keene
8. Rachel Cammon
9. Laura Sutter
10. Hazal Nelson-Etiz
11. Jennifer Migliacci
12. Natalie Waples
13. Karen Williams
14. Brandie Gardner
15. Kristin Nunn
16. Aymara Bernardo
16. Deanne Brown
16. Natalie Calland
16. Lisbeth Halikka
16. Alana Hernandez
16. Catherine Holland
16. Ines Jimenez
16. Cea Anna Kerr
16. Amy Lee Martin
16. Petra Mertl
16. Nicole Pitcher-Scott
16. Marcy Porter
16. Shelly Taucher

Fitness
1. Shannon Meteraud*
2. Myriam Capes*
3. Mindi O’Brien*
4. Erin Riley
5. Tina Durkin
6. Melissa Frederick
7. Donna Jones
8. Jessica Booth-Palmer
9. Ryall Graber
10. Siene Silva
11. Maggie Blanchard
12. Liza Hughes
13. Shannon Dey
14. Leslie Rae Newton
15. Mandy Polk

*Qualifies for the 2009 Olympia.


2009 IFBB Orlanda Pro (Europa Show of Champions) results

Ron Avidan | IFBB shows, Contest Results | Saturday, 18 April 2009, 3:44 pm

Here are the results from the 2009 IFBB Europa show of Champions.

IFBB Pro Figure Results

1. Nicole Wilkins-Lee
2. Heather Mae French
3. Monica Brant

IFBB Pro Fitness Results

1. Shannon Metraud
2. Miriam Capes
3. Mindi O’Brien

For those interested, here are the Men’s top five

1. Troy Alves
2. Hidetada Yamagishi
3. Darrem Charles
4. Sergey Shelestov
5. Frederic Sauvage

Complete results will come soon…


Kentucky Pro Figure Photos

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, Contest Results, photos | Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 6:47 am

Photos from last weekend’s Kentucky Pro Figure are now available on IFBBpro.com and FLEXonline.com. This marks the final pro figure event for the 2008 season. Congratulations to all the women who have reached their competition goals this year.

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2009 Olympia Qualified Competitors.

Event Coverage: Kentucky Pro Results

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, Contest Results, Kentucky Pro | Saturday, 08 November 2008, 9:15 pm
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Patricia Mello, Brenda Smith and Teresa Anthony qualify for the Olympia.

The Kentucky Pro event ended shortly before the stroke of midnight. As expected after the prejudging, Brenda Smith prevailed in this show. I’ll post more comments and thought tomorrow. The full results are show below and thanks to Terry Goodlad for typing these up.

FULL RESULTS:
1. Brenda Smith**
2. Teresa Anthony**
3. Patricia Mello**

4. Michelle Flake
5. Darlina Brown
6. Amy Peters
7. Laura Sutter
8. Liane Siewald
9. Elizabeth White-Lamm
10. Christine Wan
11. Claire Parmley
12. Chaundra Tangi
13. Heather Green
14. Desha Rodriguez (tie)
14. Liza Hughes
15. Julie Ann Kula
16.Tivisay Briceno
16. Andrea Carvalho-Ferreira
16. Nadya Castellas
16. Becky Clawson
16. Michelle Craven
16. Maiken Emborg
16. Georgina Lona
16. Christina Mehling
16. Melissa Montanaro-Griffin
16. Mandy Polk
16. Jessica Wright

** Qualify for the 2009 Figure Olympia.


Event Coverage: Sacramento Pro Figure Results

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, Contest Results, Sacramento Pro | Sunday, 02 November 2008, 12:13 am
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Top Five at the 2008 Sacramento Pro Figure.

Flash results…
1. Huong Arcinas**
2. Jamie Ford**
3. April Fortier**
4. Kristin Nunn
5. Michelle Flake
6. Kristi Tauti
7. Desha Rodriguez
8. Carin Hawkins
9. Rosa-Maria Romero
10. Darlina Brown** Qualify for the 2009 Figure Olympia

Visit IFBBpro.com for full results and official scores.


Carla Sanchez Fitness Fiesta Photos

Isaac Hinds | News, NPC Show, Contest Results, photos | Wednesday, 08 October 2008, 8:33 am

Last weekend the sixth annual Carla Sanchez Fitness Fiesta took place in Denver, Colorado. As always, the junior fitness competitors stole the show. These young stars are having fun and doing moves some of the top national competitors could take notes on. This is a great chance for the youngsters to compete and showcase their talents.

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MaKayla Laurita was the show stopper this year.

There was also a NPC figure contest, model search and a number of guest performers. IFBB Pro bodybuilder, Andy Haman performed for the crowd with his kids. You can tell he loves his family and where he is at in his life.

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Andy Haman and his daughter at the show.

Sonya Vecchiarelli took home top honors in the model search contest. This Colorado cutie has potential to do well in modeling and in the fitness industry. She has a healthy, athletic look that could take her places. Keep your eye on her in the months ahead.

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Sonya Vecchiarelli in the model search contest.

American Gladiator contender, Abbe Dorn competed in the model search and figure competition. When the night show was over she had to put on her police uniform and head to work. Talk about dedication. You don’t even have time to shower or get rid of the nasty tan before heading out on the job.

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Abbe shows NPC competitor Shawn Mack she means business.
Another solid show in the books for Carla Sanchez and Jeff Taylor. You can read more about it and see photos from the event on bodybuilding.com. Those of you looking to purchase photos from the event can do so at photos.liftstudios.com.

Kathleen Tesori wins FLEX Bikini Model Search Contest

Isaac Hinds | Industry News, misc, Contest Results | Saturday, 04 October 2008, 6:15 am

Hundreds of women submitted their photos over the past few months in the FLEX online Bikini Model contest. Sixty-six women joined the online winners for a chance a at the grand prize. Kathleen Tesori walked away with the title which included, contracts with Weider Publications and Champion Nutrition and will be featured in the 2009 FLEX Swimsuit issue. Read the full story and a list of all the competitors on FLEXonline.com.

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FLEX Bikini Model Search


Jenn Gates Wins The Figure Olympia

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, Contest Results, Olympia | Saturday, 27 September 2008, 10:03 pm

Congrats to Jenn Gates for winning the Figure Olympia tonight.

FIGURE RESULTS
1. Jenn Gates
2. Gina Aliotti
3. Zivile Raudoniene
4. Jenny Lynn
5. Mary Lado
6. Sonia Adcock
7. Kristal Richardson
8. Amy Fry
9. Nicole Wilkins
10. Heather Mae French
11. Lenay Hernandez
12. Julie Ann Kulla
13. Huong Arcinas
14. Jessica Paxson-Putnam
15. Jelena Abbou
16. Teresa Anthony
17. Jane Awad


Olympia Fitness Results

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, Contest Results, Olympia | Saturday, 27 September 2008, 5:10 pm

Fitness Final Results
1. Jennifer Hendershott
2. Tracey Greenwood
3. Kim Scheideler
4. Julie Palmer
5. Tanji Johnson
6. Regiane Da Silva
7. Mindi O’Brien
8. Laticia Jackson
9. Trish Warren
10. Erin Riley
11. Nicole Duncan
12. Heidi Fletcher
13. Stacy Simons
14. Julie Lohre (DNF)


Houng Arcinas Qualifies for the Olympia

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, Contest Results, Tournament of Champions | Saturday, 20 September 2008, 11:52 pm

It has been a long competitive season for Huong Aricnas but she was able to reach her goal through persistence. Houng came up short, no pun intended, a number of times this year in her quest for the Olympia. She found the winning combination on Saturday night that put her in a qualifying spot for the Olympia.

Gina Aliotti repeated as champion with Sonia Adcock placing second in this show. It was no real surprise here that these women would finish one and two.

Desha Rodriquez narrowly missed qualifying for the Olympia in her second pro show, landing in fourth for the second week in a row. Two top five finishes for Desha is nothing to hang her head about. She took some time off and made an impressive mark in her debut. She has a great look and killer eyes, don’t be surprised if you see her in a few magazines in the coming months.

Meriza Deguzman found a look that wasn’t too muscular but it was too late for this year’s Olympia. She landed in fifth place which was far better than she’d fared all year.

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Top five at the TOC.

Contest Results:
1. Gina Aliotti
2. Sonia Adcock
3. Huong Arcinas
4. Desha Rodriguez
5. Meriza DeGuzman
6. Rosa Maria Romero
7. April Fortier
8. Laura Sutter
9. Zhanna Rotar
10. Tanya Merryman
11. Valerie (Christensen) Gangi
12. Maria Del Consuela Rojas
13. Jeni Briscoe
14. Macey Boudreau
15. Erica Fuerst
16. Jacqui Jarrett
17. Sandie Ward

View the scorecard at IFBBpro.com


Complete Atlantic City Results

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, Contest Results, Atlantic City | Saturday, 13 September 2008, 8:41 pm

As predicted Jenn Gates and Tracey Greenwood took top honors in their respective fields. Gates now solidifies her as a threat to knock off defending Figure Olympia Champ, Jenny Lynn. Tracey Greenwood has to be considered as more than just a top six competitor for the Fitness Olympia.

Check out the fully scorecards and complete results at IFBBpro.com.

Figure Results:
1. Jennifer Gates**
2. Amy Fry**
3. Jane Awad**
4. Desha Rodriquez
5. Kristin Gomes

Fitness Results:
1. Tracey Greenwood**
2. Mindi O’Brien**
3. Laticia Jackson**
4. Myriam Capes
5. Bethany Wagner

Female Bodybuilding Results:
1. Lisa Aukland**
2. Mah Ann Mendoza**
3. Betty Adkins**
4. Marja Lehtonen
5. Kim Buck

** Qualify for the Olympia


Atlantic City Master’s Figure Results

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, Contest Results, Atlantic City | Saturday, 13 September 2008, 2:07 pm

Congratulations Christine Wan for winning the Master’s Figure title tonight.

1. Christine Wan
2. Melissa Frabbiele
3. Tivisay Briceno
4. Juliana Malacarne
5. Jeanette Kolonias

Full scoresheets at IFBBpro.com


Scoresheets from Team Universe

Isaac Hinds | NPC Show, Contest Results, Team Universe | Tuesday, 09 September 2008, 5:29 am

The score sheets from Team Universe are posted below. As you can see some of the classes were very close. There were a couple tie breakers in the classes as well.

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Fitness Short Class.

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Fitness Medium Class.

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Fitness Tall Class

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Figure A Class

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Figure B Class

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Figure C Class

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Figure D Class

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Figure E Class

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Figure F Class


2008 IFBB New York Pro Figure Results

Ron Avidan | IFBB shows, Contest Results, NY PRO | Monday, 08 September 2008, 8:28 pm

Zivile from Lithuania thrives in New York city, this being her second NY Pro win in a row. Held September 5-6 at the Tribecca Performing Arts Center , and promoted by Steve Weinberger and Bev Francis, this was an exciting contest with the top three qualifying to compete at the 2008 Figure Olympia in three weeks!

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The results were:
1.   Zivile Raudoniene
2.   Julie Ann Kulla
3.   Jelena Abbou
4.   Houng Arcinas
5.   Candice John
6.   Natalie Benson
7.   Theresa Gillian
8.   Jeanette Kolonias
9.   Melissa Frabbiele
10.   Tivisay Briceno
11.   Larissa Reis
12.   Becky Clawson
13.   Juliana Malacarne
14.   Krissy Chin
15.   Erica Fuerst
16.   Tana Clough
17.   Serena Cooper
17.   Marie Gibbon
17.   Jacqui Jarrett
17.   Allison Jones-Williams
17.   Donna Jones
17.   Carol King
17.   Arina Manta
17.   Karen Mullarkey-Barringer
17.   Jessica Steffens
17.   Rosalind Vanterpool
17.   Tessa Wood
17.   Kristin Gomes


Full Team Universe Figure Results

Isaac Hinds | NPC Show, Contest Results, Team Universe | Monday, 08 September 2008, 6:15 pm

There has been some confusion online over the full results from the figure competition. Below are the results from last weekend’s competition.

** Eligible For IFBB Pro status

A Class
1 Sheryln Roy **
2 Carin Hawkins **
3  Ann Claiborne
4 Paige Oliver
5 Debra Lavette
6 Mandy Henderson
7 Akane Nigro-lshmel
8 Nicole Coleman
9 Aketa Thomas
10 Flor Cecilia August
11 Ariel Kharr
12 Kelli Ann Correa
13 Trade Hall
14 Maria Cabading
15 Amy O’Brian
16 Mary Stockbridge
16 Vanessa Adams
16 Debbie Bell
16 Shawna Konofo

B Class
1 Melody Clark **
2 Liza Kampstra **
3 Candice Houston
4 Soleivi Hernandez
5 Danielle Agrapides
6 Ann Pratt
7 Tiffany Procopio
8 Gfenese Markes
9 Jennifer Kline
10 Shannon Bennett
11 Sarah Hoy
12 Denise Rose
13 Wendy Tedesco
14 Lisa Manning
15 Jennifer Miglacci
16 Tara Green
16 Crystal Smith
16 Nancy Fuentes
16 Alisa Williams
16 Nicole Rubinoux

C Class
1 Cynthia Henderson **
2 Jessica Clay **
3 Debra Dunn
4 Pamela Soper
5 Emily Nicholson
6  Lauren Rosen
7 Ann Titone
8 Chelsey Morgenstern
9 Bea Fox
10 Chrissy Burton
11 Lauren Notini-Denapoli
12 Katrina Robinson
13 Ginger Redeker
14 Jacqueline Skibba
15 Terri Stevens
16 Grace Rivera
16 Edith Driver
16 Wendy Gardner
16 Brooke Kiser
16 Lori Henning
16 Caria Machado
16 Stacie Garcia
16 Lori Emory
16 Danyell Johnson
16 Veronica Ruth

D Class
1  Alicia Harris **
2 Jennifer Toth **
3 Maire Ann Newman
4 Terri Turner
5 Danielle Kifer
6 Karin Kimura
7 Judy Rodriguez
8 Teale Mueller
9 Tilneka Washington
10 Bree Marsh
11 Caroline Hernandez
12 Dixie Reynolds
13 Shelly Hillesheim
14 Kristy Mckinney
15 Stacey Boles Jordanoff
16 Amanda Quinlan
16 Jill Brooks
16 Maureen Amirault
16 Sheila Bower
16 Gretta Bradbury
16 Sue Knott
16 Jill Dksenhorn
16 Carrie Schindley
16 Katerina Tarbox
16 Amanda White
16 Lakiesha Williams
16 Gwliana Casalan
16 Dawn Parker
16 Debbie Judy
16 Tracy Guarino
16 Debbie Cox

E Class
1 Michelle Craven **
2 Natalie Callando **
3 Stephanie McDonald
4 Tara Zito
5 Holly Powell
6 Jaime Meade
7 Melissa Deal
8 Alyssa Stroud
9 Alexandra Johnston
10 Melissa Thalhamer-Norris
11 Sarah Wernert
12 Dawnice Beckley
13 Kacie Kuehler
14 Heidi Young
15 Liza Gallia

F CLASS
1 Alicia Marie **
2 M.J. Fox
3 Courtney West
4 Monique Minton
5 Christian Hammond
6 Jeanne Nimmer
7 Jennifer Hernandez
8  Joanna Hogan
9 Catherine Zidell
10 Jessica Livingston
11 Julie Dnizak
12 Johanna Dubose
13 Lisa Artigliere
14 Viveca Williams


Congrats to the newest IFBB Pros

Isaac Hinds | IFBB shows, NPC Show, Contest Results, North Americans | Saturday, 30 August 2008, 6:06 pm

Florida’s own Brandie Gardner achieved IFBB Pro status tonight by winning the overall Master’s Figure. Georgina Valenzuala from Mexico was the overall Figure winner & Natalie Waples from Canada won the other pro card. It’s proof that you can win and achieve pro status at a show held in the United States. Many time competitors say that other countries aren’t given a fair chance when competing in the USA. Tonight the two best women on stage won and they happened to be from countries other than the USA. Fifty-year old grandmother, Teresa Paschal from Alabama won the heavyweight and overall crown in the female bodybuilding.

As you can see I was a little off in some of my picks from prejudging and on with a few others. It’s the nature of the industry as everyone sees things a bit differently at times. This was a VERY well run show and the winners were well deserved. I was impressed with the figure winners and they are marketable on and off the stage.

Congratulations to everyone who competed and achieved their goals. Thanks to those of you who introduced yourself to me and told me you read this blog. I’ll see many of you next week in New York at the Team Universe.


2008 IFBB Jacksonville Pro Figure Contest Results

Ron Avidan | IFBB shows, Contest Results, jacksonville pro | Saturday, 02 August 2008, 9:28 pm

Here are the complete results from the 2008 IFBB Jacksonville Pro figure contest.

1- Mary Elizabeth Lado
2- Jessica Paxson-Putnam
3- Kristal Richardson
4- Krissy Chin
5- Jane Awad
6- Kristi Tauti
7- Elisha Archibold
8- Marcy Porter
9 - Allison Jones-Williams
10- Andrea Dumon
10- Kristin Gomez
12- Jessica Lyons
13- Claire Parmley
14- Melissa Montanaro-Griffin
15- Melissa Pearo
16- Tivisay Briceno
17- Christine Wan
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18- Thais Cabrices Werner
18- Becky Clawson
18- Sherma Del Tergo
18- Patricia Mello
18- Petra Mertl
18- Susanne Niederhauser
18- Larissa Reis
18- Stephanie Togrul-Tulin
18- Irina Veselova
18- Tessa Wood


Hardbodies in the Desert - NPC USA Figure Update

Isaac Hinds | NPC Show, Industry News, Contest Results, NPC USA | Saturday, 26 July 2008, 7:57 am

Last night several women took the stage in hopes of taking a step closer to IFBB Pro status. The NPC USA Figure show was loaded with women in every class. Despite the number of competitors, it was a shared sentiment amongst industry regulars that the show was a little lackluster. There were a handful of women who really stood out but overall it was lacking comparatively speaking to Jr. Nationals and Jr. USAs in terms of quality physiques from top to bottom.

This is how I saw the classes breakdown from a view in the press pit:

A Class
It’s a two woman show here. Akane Nigro-Ismeal and Jamie Costa are the front-runners in this show. While both of the shorties are sporting nicely balanced physiques. I’d give the nod to Jamie for the win here. This is the best she has looked and has found a nice balance with her upper and lower body. Costa makes a strong case for winning the overall title.

B Class
The class will be between Candice Houston, Crystal Lowery and Ann Pratt. I’d call this class - Houston first, Lowery second and Pratt third. Hometown favorite, Candice Houston seemed to be the most complete in this group.

C Class
The toughest class of the show has four women in the mix for the win. Michelle Anderson, Kristin Nunn, Emily Nicholson and Chrissy Burton. I have this class between Michelle Anderson and Kristin Nunn. If you’re a regular on hardbody, you’ll remember I mentioned Kristin after the Jr. USAs. I felt she was overlooked in Charleston with a 12th place finish. She has a fresh face and a balanced physique. She’ll have to go through Michelle Anderson for the win though. Michelle looked a little fuller and less drawn in than she did at the Jr. USAs. I’d have Emily Nicholson in third and Chrissy Burton in fourth.

D Class
The top five in this class look to be Amanda Schenk-Darce, Shelley Hillesheim, Kristy McKinney, Amy Lee Martin, Amanda Quinlan. It looks like it is between Amy Lee Martin and first time USA competitor, Shelley Hillesheim. You saw Shelly profiled here on hardbody earlier in the week. She’s coming off a win at the Master’s Nationals and is in the mix to achieve her goal of pro status. Shelly is a beautiful woman who poses her balanced physiqued in a very poised manner. Amy Lee Martin looks to be at her best and could get the nod over Hillsheim. I’d go Amanda Schenk-Darce in third, Kristy McKinney in the fourth spot and Amanda Quinlan in fifth.

E Class
You could see another hardbodied girl out of Colorado in the top spot here. Jamie Meade is going head to head with Mendi Skamoto for the win. Jamie burst onto the national scene at the Jr. Nationals last month by taking third in this class. Ginny Gardea and Stephanie McDonald will also be in the running for a top spot. A favorite going into the show, Jenny Lewis was a little off and will be out of the top five here. She looked like she needed a rest and may have better suited to compete at Figure Nationals in New York. At this point her physique needs a rest but could be one to watch in the magazines, as she has a unique look.

F Class
When the competitors came out many thought the first name called out would be Monique Minton. She has a tiny waist, blinged out Passion Fruits suit and has a striking look. This Mary Lado lookalike definitely catches your attention. This class had only three names called out for the top spots however Monique’s was not one of them. The three called out were Michelle Battista, Alicia Marie and Rachel Cammon. The tall beauties in their own right. This class will come down to one of the industries top models, Alicia Marie and newcomer Rachel Cammon. Cammon has the goods to take down the super star model in this show. Marie has a stunning look but is better suited for modeling then the pro ranks. I’d give the nod to Cammo over the top model. Rachel and Alicia were excused while Michelle battled it out for a top five spot. Either way the winner of this class will have a beautiful representative in the pros.

I’d say the overall title will come down to the A and the F Class. Who will end up with the overall crown? We’ll find out tonight. Things could change in the two piece round as well though - it ain’t over till it’s over.


Jennifer Buckles wins Month Four in FLEXonline Contest

Isaac Hinds | misc, Contest Results | Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 1:59 pm

Twenty-five year old Jennifer Buckles proved persistence pays off. In her third time entering the FLEXonline Bikini Model Search contest she struck gold. Jennifer is now qualified for the 15-woman finals that will be held during the Olympia. Congrats to Jennifer on the victory. For more photos and an interview with Buckles, visit FLEXonline.com.

Jennifer Buckles wins Month Four in FLEXonline Contest

IFBB Houston Pro Figure and Fitness results

Ron Avidan | IFBB shows, Contest Results, houston pro | Saturday, 05 July 2008, 8:51 pm

Two incredible contests in Houston and here are the final results.

Houston Pro Figure Results
1. Felicia Romero
2. Lenay Hernandez
3. Heather Mae French
4. Jelena Abbou
5. Paola Almerico
6. Huong Arcinas
7. Krissy Chin
8. Bernadette Galvin
9. Natalie Benson
9. Darlina Brown
11. Jane Awad
12. Liane Seiwald
13. Amy Peters
14. Andrea Dumon
15. Petra Mertl
16. Karen Mullarkey-Barringer
17. Melissa Pearo
18. Candice John
19. Elisha Archibold
19. Susanne Bock
19. Trivisay Briceno
19. Nancy Georges
19. Celeste Gonzalez
19. Patricia Mello
19. Jessica Steffens

Houston Pro Fitness Results
1. Tracey Greenwood
2. Shannon Meteraud
3. Erin Riley
4. Bethany Gainey
5. Nicole Duncan
6. Amy Haddad
7. Nicole Rollolazo
8. Heidi Fletcher
9. Angie English
10. Trish Warren
11. Laticia Jackson
12. Susan Groshek
13. Myriam Capes
14. Traci Redding
15. Amy Villa-Nelson
16. Maggie Blanchard
16. Jessica Rohm
18. Leslie Rae Newton
19. Shannon Dey
20. Jennifer Cassetty
21. Liza Hughes
21. Lisbeth Marquez
21. Lisa McCormick
21. Stacy Wig


2008 New York Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Results

Ron Avidan | IFBB shows, Contest Results | Saturday, 10 May 2008, 11:03 pm

 

Here are the results. Congratulations to the top three for qualifying for the 2008 Ms. Olympia.

1. Cathy Lefrançois
2. Jeannie Paparone
3. Rosemary Jennings
4. Dena Westerfield
5. Debbie Laszewski
6. Annie Rivieccio
7. Debbie Bramwell
7. Tina Chandler
9. Saskia Salemink
10. Antoinette Norman-Thompson
11. Mercedes Bazemore
12. Colette Nelson
13. Angela Debatin
14. Kim Buck
15. Mario Calo
15. Guisy Caputo
17. Aurelia Grozajova
18. Sarah Bridges
18. Elizabeth Gomez