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A number of figure competitors will compete as an IFBB pro for the first time next month. The 2008 IFBB Sacramento Pro show will showcase some of the best female physiques to come out of the NPC this year. Who do you think will place the highest amongst these rookies? Cast your vote below.
As of today there are 21 pro figure competitors in the IFBB Sacramento Pro. The show will be held on November 1, 2008 and shaping up to be a good one. Thanks to IFBBpro.com for the continual updates to the line-up.
Competitor List as of today:
1. Huong ARCINAS, USA
2. Darlena BROWN, USA
3. Michelle CRAVEN, USA
4. Maiken EMBORG, Sweden
5. Michelle FLAKE, USA
6. Erica FUERST, USA
7. Celeste GONZALEZ, Spain
8. Carin HAWKINS, USA
9. Carol KING, Barbados
10. Christina MEHLING, Canada
11. Patricia MELLO, Brazil
12. Tanya MERRYMAN, USA
13. Kristin NUNN, USA
14. Desha RODRIQUEZ, USA
15. Consuelo ROJAS, Mexico
16. Rosa-Maria ROMERO, Australia
17. Mendi SAKAMOTO, USA
18. Liane SEIWALD, USA
19. Kristi TAUTI, USA
20. Waleska VALLE, USA
21. Lynn WIDDOWSON, USA
Currently, fifteen IFBB figure pros have sent in their contracts to compete one last time in 2008. The Kentucky Pro Figure show will take place on November 8th, one week after the Sacramento Pro. There are three Olympia qualifications up for grabs. Who will head into the holidays with no pressure of qualifying in 2009? Michelle “momma” Flake won this show last year and is slated to defend her title (despite not being on the list yet). Heather Green will be stepping back on stage looking to return to the big dance. Teresa Anthony and Darlina Brown were both in this year’s Figure Olympia and looking to qualify for ’09.
Competitor list (as of October 10, 2008 via IFBBpro.com)
1. Teresa ANTHONY, USA
2. Tivisay BRICENO, USA
3. Darlina BROWN, USA
4. Andrea CARVALHO-FERREIRA, Brazil
5. Maiken EMBORG, Sweden
6. Marie GIBBON, USA
7. Heather GREEN, USA
8. Christina MEHLING, Canada
9. Patricia MELLO, Brazil
10. Melissa MONTANARO-GRIFFIN, USA
11. Amy PETERS, USA
12. Liane SEIWALD, USA
13. Brenda SMITH, USA
14. Laura SUTTER, USA
15. Elizabeth WHITE-LAMM, USA
Website: www.KentuckyMuscle.com
Host Hotel:
The Galt House
40 N 4th St
Louisville, KY 40202
Ph: 502-589-5200
Group Discount: KentuckyMuscle
IFBBpro.com has posted the newest competitor lists for the IFBB Sacramento Pro Figure contest. A few more women have expressed they will be entering this show but the list below is based on who has sent in their signed contract to date. Those not on the list but may compete… Bernadette Galvan, Huong Arcinas, Kristin Nunn, Jamie Ford (formerly Costa) and Elaine Goodlad.
Michelle Flake will be back to defend her title, can she repeat or will someone else take top honors?
COMPETITOR LIST as of October 9, 2008.
1. Darlena BROWN, USA
2. Michelle CRAVEN, USA
3. Maiken EMBORG, Sweden
4. Michelle FLAKE, USA
5. Erica FUERST, USA
6. Celeste GONZALEZ, Spain
7. Carin HAWKINS, USA
8. Carol KING, Barbados
9. Christina MEHLING, Canada
10. Patricia MELLO, Brazil
11. Tanya MERRYMAN, USA
12. Desha RODRIQUEZ, USA
13. Consuelo ROJAS, Mexico
14. Rosa-Maria ROMERO, Australia
15. Mendi SAKAMOTO, USA
16. Liane SEIWALD, USA
17. Kristi TAUTI, USA
18. Lynn WIDDOWSON, USA
There are two IFBB Figure shows remaining on the 2008 schedule. The next contest will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2008. Promoters John Tuman and Ted Williamson do a tremendous job with this show and take good care of the athletes. It’s a great show for the women, where Sandy Williamson is the head judge. The top three in the figure pro division will qualify for the 2009 Olympia. This is a great chance to take the pressure off competing in 2008 and looking for that Olympia qualification. The pros will check-in at 7pm on Friday October 31st.
Look for a number of IFBB competitors to be making their pro debuts at this show. I’ll be on hand to cover this event and looking forward to making the trip to Cali once again. Check back as we’ll be profiling competitors leading into this show.
Host Hotel:
Courtyad Sacramento, Airport Natomas
2101 River Plaza Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833
ph: 916-992-1120
Mention Sacramento Bodybuilding Group Rate for a discounted price
Time:
Prejudging: 10am
Finals: 6:30pm
Place:
Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
Sacramento, CA
Official Web site: npcsacshow.com
Competitor List (not final)
1. Michelle CRAVEN, USA
2. Maiken EMBORG, Sweden
3. Michelle FLAKE, USA
4. Erica FUERST, USA
5. Celeste GONZALEZ, Spain
6. Carin HAWKINS, USA
7. Carol KING, Barbados
8. Christina MEHLING, Canada
9. Patricia MELLO, Brazil
10. Tanya MERRYMAN, USA
11. Consuelo ROJAS, Mexico
12. Rosa-Maria ROMERO, Australia
13. Mendi SAKAMOTO, USA
14. Lynn WIDDOWSON, USA
Mendi Sakamoto rocked her class at this year’s Emerald Cup. Then hit the stage at the NPC USA contest where she took top honors in her class, which qualified her for IFBB Pro Status. Many felt she could have one the overall title at the show.
I like her look and definitely one to watch in her pro debut. She will be joining two others from the overall USA comparison, as they make their debuts as well. The 2008 Sacramento Pro will pit Mendi, Kristin Nunn and Jamie Costa against each other once again.
Oh one thing of mention you may not have known… Mendi has FIVE children! Good luck Mendi in the debut.
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