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Two more women joined the IFBB Professional ranks. Gale Frankie won the Master’s Heavyweight Bodybuilding and overall title. Tina White took top honors in the Master’s Figure E Class as well as the overall crown. Congratulations to both women and to all who competed in the show.
Hailing out of Boynton Beach, Florida, Fredericia (Freddi) Brant has her sights set on this weekend’s competition. Freddi will be traveling to Pittsburgh to compete in the Master’s Figure Nationals contest. She’s looking for nothing less than the overall title this time around. I caught up with Freddi days before the show.
What do you do in Florida besides workout?
I have a Law Degree and used that degree to go into and own various businesses. I have a business selling Medical Equipment called Brant Mohawk, LLC. Because I am 50% American Indian and a woman I focus on government contracts. I am also working on a program starting in the New Year called “The Champion in Me” that will help others achieve their success with a mind, body, spirit transformation. My fiance and I just opened a tanning salon in Boynton Beach called, “The Boca Tanning Club”.
Oh is that all? LOL. That’s awesome.
How did you get your start in figure competitions?
I went through a divorce and moved from Ohio to Florida and wanted to focus on something that was not relationship oriented that would take up my extra time and focus. I started working out at the local gym, in Boynton Beach and found a trainer and a diet coach. I picked a date that would give me about 5 months to prepare and turned up the heat. I won the overall in November of 2005, at my very first show, called the All South. What a thrill!
How many NPC shows have you competed in?
Since that time, I have been in 6 NPC shows, excluding my first show. I placed as well as top five in the North American in 06 and last year placed a disappointing 9th, at the North American. I felt that I needed to change my physique and my posing, I knew I could do better. What I needed was a coach and someone who could help me pose. I approached Paola Almerico and Kim Oddo who have both changed my entire look. Kim Oddo is my coach and Paola has been so helpful in showing me how to show my body on stage. I can’t wait to show my new look in Pittsburgh.
What is your goal for Masters Figure Nationals?
I have only one goal for the Masters Nationals…to follow my dream and win the overall.
What advice do you have to other women who think they are too old to compete?
You can never put an age limit on goals and dreams! A woman who is older and worried about competing should not defeat herself in her own mind. She should be realistic in her goals, set her mind to be a champion, train smart and go for it!
Thanks Freddie and all the best this weekend at the show.
The good doctor has put her time in with her contest prep and is headed to the 2008 Masters Figure competition this weekend. Elissa Schlichter has been focusing on refining her physique and bringing a streamlined look to this show. If the photos are any indication, it looks like she’s done her homework and will fair very well at the show. Last year she placed third and will look to improve upon those standings. Here’s a sneak peak at what her competition will face.
The 2008 Masters Figure National Championships will be held on July 18 & 19, 2008. Promoted by Dr. Gary Udit this show is always top notch. Gary and his team run a tremendous event that always brings out the best master competitors in the NPC. This event is held in conjunction with the teen, collegiate and masters bodybuilding, teen and collegiate fitness nationals as well as teen and collegiate figure nationals. You will find the competitor lists for the Master’s Figure National. A few familiar names might stand out as they’ve been competing recently. Best of luck to all the competitors and if you’d like move information on this show, visit garyudit.com.
Figure Over 35 A
Debbie Bell
Gina Molinaro
Kristyn Rhoades
Susan Maruca
Valerie Tinsley
Lisa Sandercock
Suzanne Jimenez
Figure Over 35 B
Jennifer De Joya
Tasha Richer
Janet Winchester
Tracy Chenaul-Shank
Nancy Fuentes
Shannon Bennett
Wendy Kaszer
Candice Houston
Melody Chao
Melanie Burger
Fredericia Brant
Tara Green
Patrice Vignola
Sabrina Sonner
Figure Over 35 C
Sandra Brewer Stakely
Dawnice Beckley
Amy Brown
Tracy Ciccone
Shawna Charboneau
Heidi Hansen-Carlin
Carla Machado
April DeLaPaz
Ann Pratt
Katerina Tarbox
Grace Rivera
Daphne Bascom
Elissa Schlicter
Jill Lindsey
Carmen Demske
Brenda Dunsmore
Angela Kegler
Sherry Harrison
Tricia Trosclair
Robin Infante
Martha Vucsko
Linda Smith
Chrissy Burton
Joy Dematas
Jennifer Kline
Figure Over 35 D
Jan Horn
Tracy Guarino
Shelly Hillesheim
Tiffany
Nanci Kerr
Brenda James
Michelle Mazulis
Deborah Judy
Joanna Frichtel
Joanne Ott
Veronica Ruth
Figure Over 35 E
Joanna Wilson
Becky Youngberg
Stephanie McDonald
Natalie Calland
Bonnie Wilson
Tina White
Ursula Cristofaro
Neely Simmons
Judy Weichman
Kathleen McLain Zamora
Gail Meadows
Holly Powell
Lisa Sonterre Hausfield
Holly Beck
Jeanne Nimmer
Marie Ann Newman
Figure Over 35 F
Amanda Marinelli
Elizabeth Sandoz
Brandie Gardner
Maria Corsaro
Jennifer Peckham
Figure Over 45 A
Elizabeth Hinkelman
Valerie Tinsley
Melanie Burger
Sabrina Sonner
Elissa Schlicter
Martha Vucsko
Linda Smith
Robin Gizzi
Denise Dinger
Michele Frank
Figure Over 45 B
Elizabeth Hinkelman
Joanna Frichtel
Joanne Ott
Bonnie Wilson
Gail Meadows
Figure Over 55
Shirley McManus
Kathy Cook
Deborah Freeman
Maureen O’Connell
