Last weekend reigning Figure International Champion Nicole Wilkins put her competition heels aside and put on her promoter’s cap. Nicole shared with us that she was pleased with the turn out and it was fun to be on the other side of the stage for a change.

2011 NPC Natural Michigan And Nicole Wilkins Classic Contest Results:

Bikini
Short
1 Marina Russo
2 Renee Carol
3 Melissa Lombardo
4 Alyssa Levko
5 Kristi Soltis

Tall
1 Sandy Rikkers
2 Rachel Alloy
3 Susan Lone
4 Amanda Brotz
5 Jennifer Kech Kaylo
6 Kimberly Keefe
7 Barb Moe

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2011 IFBB Toronto Pro Bikini Results

1. Shelsea Montes (USA)
2. Missy Coles (USA)’
3. Justine Munro (Canada)
4. Nina Luchka (Canada)
5. Dayna Maleton (USA)
6. Nathalie Mur (France)
7. Leigh Brandt (Canada)
8. Janet Harding (Canada)
9. Zara Pineda-Boorder (Canada)
10. Angela Leong (USA)
11. Samantha Morris (USA)
12. Michelle Lamb (USA)

2011 IFBB Toronto Pro Fitness Results

1. Jodi Boam (Canada)
2. Myriam Capes (Canada)
3. Mindi O’Brien (Canada)
4. Michelle Blank (USA)
5. Ryall Graber-Vasani (Canada)
6. Laticia Jackson (USA)
7. Minna Pajulahh (Finland)
8. Crystal Heck (Canada)
9. Stacy Wright (USA)
10. Sherry Boudreau (Canada)
11. Kristina Rojas (USA)
12. Allison Either (Canada)
13. Carrie Ann Simmons (USA)
14. Sylvia Tremblay (Canada)

2011 IFBB Toronto Pro Figure Results

1. Gennifer Strobo (USA)
2. Candice John (Trinidad)
3. Ann Titone (USA)
4. Julia Ann Kulla (USA)
5. Aleisha Hart (Canada)
6. Merideth Berthleson (USA)
7. Sarah Domiguez (USA)
8. Ginette Delhas (Canada)
9. Christina Mehling (Canada)
10. Magdalena Wilk (Canada)
11. Lea Berti (Canada)
12. Jill St. Laurent (Canada)
13. Natalie Waples (Canada)
14. Emily Nicholson (USA)
15. Serena Cooper (Canada)
16. Rachel LeBlanc (Canada)
17. Michelle Battista-McDonald (USA)
17. Lynsey Beattie (United Kingdom)
17. CeaAnna Kerr (Canada)
17. Ann Pratt (USA)

2011 IFBB Toronto Pro Masters Figure Results

1. Tivisay Briceno (USA)
2. Susanne Bock (Germany)
3. Kim Seeley (USA)
4. Michelle Mayberry (USA)

2011 IFBB Toronto Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Results

1. Brigita Brezovac (Slovenia)
2. Nicole Ball (Canada)
3. Mah Ann Mendoza (USA)
4. Cathy LeFrancois (Canada)
5. Lyris Cappelle (Canada)
6. Melody Spetko (Canada)
7. Tammy Patnode (USA)
8. Aurelia Grozajova (Slovakia)
9. Sarah Bridges (United Kingdom)
10. Elizabeth Meza (Mexico)

Hundreds applied but in the end only one female and one male could be awarded The 2011 Bodybuilding.com FIT BODY title. The top finalists competed live in Boise over the weekend and were judged by a celebrity panel consisting of Terry Crews, Jimmy Pena and Chady Dunmore. Mario Lopez kicked the evening off as the host of the event and then turned the mic over to Jamie Eason and Mike O’Hearn to interview the finalists.

The judges awarded the top prize based on the contestants overall appearance, stage presence and marketability. Scott had the most shredded of all the physiques and I thought he posed in a bit of a cheesy fashion but in the end the judges favored his look. Courtney Prather continues to make her presence known in the fitness industry. She was a top finalist earlier in the year at the FLEX Bikini Model Search held in conjunction with the FLEX PRO. She’ll also appear in the next issue of Muscle & Fitness HERS magazine. Courtney was poised on stage and was at ease when interviewed on stage. She has a cute look and continues to be a top contender in the the NPC Bikini division.

There were a number of finalists who had a great look and did a tremendous job when being put on the spot at the Knitting Factory, where the competition was held. At the end of the event the winners posed with the judges and other industry celebs. Bodybuilding.com put on another tremendous event in their home base of Boise, Idaho. Congrats to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this event.

Check out photos from the event here.

Amanda Latona kept the birthday celebration going with another win. She locked in an unanimous victory at the 2011 Muscle Contest Pro Bikini on Saturday night. This marks the third victory for stunning Vegas star and positions her amongst the division’s elite. Last year, Amanda was crowned the Europa Super show and Sacramento Pro champion.

Continuing her rise in the ranks, Dina Al-Sabah landed in the runner-up position. Dina was fourth a week earlier at the St. Louis Pro and the second place finish at this event marks her best placing as a Bikini Pro. Rookie Pro Abbie Burrows made an impressive debut by securing the third and final Olympia qualification. Burrows turned pro at last year’s NPC Nationals and showed that she’s a contender in the division.

THE HARDBODY BREAKDOWN:

1. Amanda Latona – Amanda switched up her suit and rocked the red. It’s a nice color on her and this was the smallest we’ve seen her booty. Her body appeared to be the most balanced it’s been with her legs not over powering her upper body. If she brings this same look to the Olympia, she will be a contender for the Olympia crown.

2. Dina Al-Sabah - Dina’s physique also looked more in balance than it has. Her legs looked slightly smaller than in the past and it was probably her best look to date. She changed her posing up slightly and it was more flattering to her physique. This is her third show this month so look for her to take a break until the Olympia. Dina’s finish serves as a reminder to other competitors that sometimes making a run at multiple shows can pay off. Tweaking and refining things works versus calling it quits for months between shows.

3. Abbie Burrows - Burrows put the rookie jitters aside and made an immediate impact on the pro ranks. The blue looks good on her but I’d like to see her suit fit her a little better. Her poses were flattering to her physique and displayed a look of a bikini model. I like when competitors present themselves with poses such as the ones Abbie displayed. It’s a feminine look and one that more women should do. Impressive debut and look for her to continue to be a top threat in any show she enters.

4. Zhanna Rotar - Zhanna tied with Anca for fourth but won the tie breaker. I liked her suit, it was classy and fit well. Nothing personal towards her but I wouldn’t have her this high in the placings. I feel Zhanna carries too much muscle and in my opinion shouldn’t be rewarded for it. I’d like to see her shed more of the muscle she built from her figure days in order to be a top five finisher. She definitely improved from last year though.

5. Anca Marcus - I liked the color and cut of Anca suit. I would have placed her in front of Zhanna as her physique is less muscular. I’m not crazy about bikini competitors posing with their legs spread wide from the front or back. It’s not a flattering look and one I feel should be avoided. I think the wide stance in her presentation may have cost her the tie breaker. She’s been to the Olympia before and we’ll have to see if she makes it back this year.

6. Christina Vargas - Definitely Christina’s best showing today and her body was in line with the division versus her struggle whether to go figure or bikini. Her model poses were curvy and flattering to her physique. I would have placed her in the top five. If she brings this same physique to her next show you might find her there.

7. Leigh Brandt – The Canadian Cutie found herself in the middle of the pack once again. Leigh has the potential to be in a top spot. If she can bring her physique in a bit tighter, you’ll see her move up into the top five.

8. Vanessa Prebyl - Prop for being a trooper and getting on stage with stitches and a bandaged nose. I like Vanessa’s look and she was slightly off her game but when she’s on she’s a contender. She’s already qualified for the Olympia with her finish at the Houston Pro, so look for her to refine things and continue to be in the mix at future shows.

9. Jennifer Dietrick - Jennifer has one of the best bikini booties in the pro ranks. I like her physique and would have had her a few spots higher in this line up. I’m not sure this was her best suit to date but she’s definitely one who could move up into the top five.

10. Natalie Abrhiem - This was Natalie’s best showing as a pro and she has the potential to keep moving up. She needed to be a little tighter with her conditioning but a definite improvement from last year.

11. MaryJo Cooke-Elliott – MaryJo  made a return to the stage after a couple years away from the stage. She showed that she’s still got it and brought a nice bikini body to the stage. As she gets more comfortable with her presentation, look for her to move up in the division. If she had been a few places higher I don’t think anyone would have argued with it.

12. Laura Calderon - As I mentioned in my preview, Laura’s suit choice continues to be her biggest mis-step, at least in my opinion. I don’t think they should have allowed her to wear the suit she did as it looked like a thong and was way too small. She needed to be considerably tighter and the wide stance posing is not flattering. She has the potential to be a top five competitor but not with what you saw at this event.

13. Christie Marquez – An improvement from previous shows with her physique. If her presentation improves she’ll continue to move up. Definitely the best she’s looked at a pro.

14. Lindsey Morrison - Lindsey continues to find her groove in the pro ranks. Her suit choice worked against her. I didn’t find it flattering to her physique and overall it was too big, especially the botoms. If she ditches the suit and gets more comfortable on stage she’ll move up. This was only her second pro show so look for her to work through it.

15. Kelly Gonzalez - She’s a tiny woman in structure but continues to improve. She put on a little bit of muscle since last year and it’s working on her. As she continues to refine her stage presence and presentation, you’ll see her place higher in future shows.

16. Jennifer Pimentel - No one wants to be in last place of any competition, especially when it’s your pro debut. Jennifer turned pro at last year’s NPC Nationals and had been created a buzz for herself online. She didn’t bring the same package to this stage but it wasn’t a terrible look. Not everyone’s first show lands them in the top spots but it provides something to build on for future events. Apparently, Jennifer wasn’t happy with her prejudging callouts and decided to call it quits. She didn’t show up for the evening show and I’m told had some unpleasant words for some involved in the event. This may have been the first and last time you see her on an IFBB stage. I was mistaken, her overzealous husband “demanded” that she not return to the finals and it was he that was unhappy with her callouts.

2011 IFBB MUSCLECONTEST PRO BIKINI RESULTS:
1. Amanda Latona*
2. Dina Al-Sabah*
3. Abbie Burrows*
4. Zhanna Rotar
5. Anca Marcus
6. Christina Vargas
7. Leigh Brandt
8. Vanessa Prebyl
9. Jennifer Dietrick
10. Natalie Abrhiem
11. MaryJo Cooke-Elliott
12. Laura Calderon
13. Christie Marquez
14. Lindsey Morrison
15. Kelly Gonzalez
16. Jennifer Pimentel

*Qualify for the 2011 Olympia

Lead photo via FLEXonline.com

Jennifer Andrews notched her first pro win in just her third contest as an IFBB Pro. Andrews was the 2010 NPC Nationals Overall Bikini Champ, fourth at the 2010 Ft. Lauderdale Cup and finished 9th at the Bikini International earlier this month. She edged out fellow Bombshell teammate, Jessica Jessie by one point for the win. Jessica Jessie was competing in her first show of the 2011 season and if history repeats itself she only continue to improve as the year goes on. Jessica Putnam finished in third, up one spot from the Bikini International. One point separate each of the ladies on the judges’ scorecards.

Dina Al-Sabah took home fourth, up eight spots from her Bikini International. Angela Leong rounded out the top five in her pro debut. She tied with Christy Merritt who was relegated to sixth.

IFBB St. Louis Pro Bikini Results:
1. Jennifer Andrews
2. Jessica Jessie
3. Jessica Paxson-Putnam
4. Dina Al-Sabah
5. Angela Leong
6. Christy Merritt
7. Trina Goosby
8. Jessica Clay
9. Kendra Elias
10. Jennifer Drennan
11. Nicole Guerrero
12. Michelle Lamb
13. Safiya Johnson
14. Janet Harding

photo via flexonline.com

Two-time Figure International Champion, Nicole Wilkins notched her second win this month at the 2011 St. Louis Pro Figure. Wilkins was a unanimous choice on the judges scorecards setting up a bit of a rivalry with Erin Stern. Erin notched wins in New Zealand and Australia this month. We’ll explore that match-up later. Nicole was the favorite going into the event and she backed it up by coming in on-point.

Teresa Anthony leaped back into the top spots after a seventh place Arnold finish. Teresa always displays style and grace on and off the stage, a trait other pros could take note on. Ava Cowan was in the third place spot, a position she held at Figure International earlier this month. Teresa was a bit sharper than she was in Columbus and it came as no surprise to me that she was battle for the top spot. Ava has competed a number of times in the last 6 months and has definitely refined her physique since turning pro. I look for her to take some time off and maybe do a warm up show before the Olympia.

Monica Specking edged out Michelle Battista-McDonald by two points for her second top five finish in her short pro career. Monica was last year’s NPC Nationals Overall figure winner. She placed third in her pro debut at the 2010 Houston Pro and immediately made a name for herself. Michelle was competing with a heavy heart, as I’m told her she learned her sister had passed away the night before the contest. Her fifth place finish was her highest as a pro.

MelissaFrederick held her own in the figure division, typically competing in the Fitness division.

St. Louis Pro Figure Results:
1. Nicole Wilkins
2. Teresa Anthony
3. Ava Cowan
4. Monica Specking
5. Michelle McDonald-Battista
6. Melissa Frederick
7. Jodie Minear
8. Tivisay Briceno
9. Tamee Marie
10. Josie Zamora
11. Mikaila Soto
12. Karly Woodle

photo via flexonline.com

IFBB Figure Pro Erin Stern collected her second win in a row at the 2011 New Zealand Pro. Fellow American, Laticia Wilder was in the runner-up position and secured a spot at the 2011 Figure Olympia. In third, New Zealand’s only Figure Pro, Raechelle Chase leaped over Darlene Escano for the final qualification. Last week, Darlene was third and a week prior to that she was crowned the Arnold Amateur Figure Champion. I’d say it’s time for Darlene to take some much needed and deserved rest. Rounding out the top five was Ellena Reidi, a spot she held last week in Australia.

IFBB NEW ZEALAND PRO FIGURE RESULTS:
1. Erin Stern
2. Laticia Wilder
3. Raechelle Chase
4. Darlene Escano
5. Ellena Reidi
6. Kristy Thomson
7. Jeni Briscoe
8. Kelly Johnson

Thanks to twitter.com/gofigure for the results.

Reigning Figure Olympia Champion, Erin Stern made the trip to the land down under for their inaugural Figure contest and it paid off. She edged out fellow American Alicia Harris who was in second by just one point for the Australia Pro Figure crown. Alicia brought a tighter physique than she displayed in Columbus and it helped propel her to a top spot. Darlene Escano is the surprise of the show. She secured a Figure Olympia spot in her first IFBB pro show. One week prior, Darlene was the overall Figure Champion at the Arnold Amateur. Quite an impressive showing for the Australian. New Zealand’s Raechelle Chase edged out Ellena Reidie by one point to finish in fourth. The top three are qualified for the 2011 Figure Olympia.

2011 IFBB Australia Pro Figure Classic Results:
1. Erin Stern
2. Alicia Harris
3. Darlene Escano
4. Raechelle Chase
5. Ellena Reidie
6. Daniela O’Mara
7. Kelli Johnson
8. Sara Picken-Brown
9. Summer Bernard
10. Lisabeth Halikka
11. Jeni Briscoe
12. Kristy Thomson

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