Wilkins Wins 2011 IFBB Tournament of Champions


The 2011 IFBB Tournament of Champions went pretty much as most expected. Nicole Wilkins, one of the IFBB’s elite, walked away with another win and gave fans a little preview of next week’s Olympia look. Teresa Anthony showcased her tremendous shape and tiny waist in the runner-up position and Krissy Chin locked up third place.

 

 

The surprise of the show came in the fourth place position with Michele Mayberry. When I wrote the TOC preview, I had given her props and thought a top ten finish would be a win for her. I didn’t expect her to leap into the top five however she did and is headed to the Olympia. Since the top three were already qualified Michele becomes the last Figure Pro to be added to the Olympia list. Props to her for finding a winning formula after floundering for several shows in figure and fitness. Jennifer DeJoya was also a bit of surprise in the fifth place finish. I didn’t have her in my top five heading into the show but she proved that she was capable of a top five finish and did so here.

Nicole added some muscle to her frame since the Arnold and St. Louis Pro show. Most notably in her legs and delts. She used to be criticized as not having enough muscle to be in the top spots but I don’t think that will be something you hear from the nay-sayers now. I’d say it’s a sure fire bet that you’ll see her and Erin side by side next week posing it out for the Olympia title.

Others to note.. Olympia bound Natalie Waples was on the outside of the top five despite having one of her best showings to date. Jodie Minear was off and way off her best. She was in the mix for a top five spot earlier in the year and the package she brought this time to the stage left her out of the top 10. Whatever training she’s been doing isn’t work and should definitely look at changing it up.

2011 IFBB Tournament of Champions:
1. Nicole Wilkins*
2. Teresa Anthony*
3. Krissy Chin*
4. Michele Mayberry*
5.Jennifer DeJoya

*Qualifies for 2011 Figure Olympia






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