Jami DeBernard Narrowly Wins IFBB California Pro Figure


Jami DeBernard was the only woman qualified for the 2012 Figure Olympia making her the favorite (at least on paper) to take top honors at the IFBB California Pro Figure competition. When the dust settled and the scores were tabulated, Jami took home her first IFBB Pro title.  A pretty impressive feat considering she was still in the amateur ranks a year ago.

Giving Jami a run for her money was Jersey Girl, Allison Frahn and Arizona’s Tamara Montoya. Frahn seems to fair a bit better in her finishes at West Coast shows and she was definitely improved from her showing at the 2012 New York Pro, where she finished 9th. Tamara Montoya proved she’s one to watch in the months ahead. She finished in third and was coming off a fifth place finish at her pro debut in Pittsburgh. Impressive start to her IFBB pro career, especially considering there was just one point difference between 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Rounding out the top five was Meriza DeGuzman Ciccone and Kimberly Sheppard. The two tied for fourth and the judges had to use a tie breaker to determine the final placings. There were two other placings that also had to go to a tie breaker as well. Meriza redeemed herself after missing the top 5 the past two years. The last top five finish came at the 2010 California Pro where she finished fourth as well. Kim Sheppard has found her groove the past two shows finish in the top five at both events.

IFBB California Pro Figure Results:
Placing/Name/Score
1. Jami DeBernard 9
2. Allison Frahn 10
3. Tamara Montoya 11
4. Meriza DeGuzman 28*
5. Kimberly Sheppard 28*
6. Olga Maria Morales Gallardo 33
7. Julia Aragon 37*
8. Kristi Tauti 37*
9. Natalie Waples 42
10. Julie Mayer Hyman 46
11. Wendy Fortino 61*
12. Meredith Berthelson 61*
13. Monica Escalante 62
14. Anna Larsson 64
15. Charmayne Jackson 65
16. Deborah Denio 70

Visit NPCnewsonline.com for photos and official scorecard from the event. Next up on the IFBB Pro Figure circuit is the Toronto Super Show and The Omaha Pro.

 






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