Don’t let the cute outer shell of Jessica Clay fool you, she’s a beast under it all. That’s what Jessica’s trainer shared with the Columbus Dispatch in a recent interview. Seeing some of her training photos, I wouldn’t argue with him. The Columbus Dispatch interviewed Jessica for the upcoming Bikini International and organizer Jim Lormier shares that the event was added due to the overwhelming popularity in the amateur division.
Two years ago when the first amateur bikini competition was held at the Arnold, 32 women competed. Last year, the number grew to 91, and 148 are to compete at the amateur level this year.
“It appeals to a wider audience,†Davies said. “These are the women who are going to be on the covers of the magazines.â€
Jim Lorimer, co-producer of the Arnold, said the professional bikini competition was added to the festival because of the overwhelming response organizers saw to the amateur competition.
“At first I asked, ‘Do we really need a fourth category?’  †Lorimer said. “I was amazed by the number of women who came out for the bikini competition.â€
Photo by: Brooke L aVALLEY DISPATCH
