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2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Show Results

May 31, 2014 by

The 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro show was full of some expected results but also throw fans a few curveballs when the results were read. Congratulations to all the competitors who met their goals in the 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Show.

2014 Toronto Pro Show Results

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Show Results

RESULTS – 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Women’s Bodybuilding
1. Simone Oliveira
2. Alana Shipp
3. Virginia Sanchez
4. Margie Martin
5. Lisa Giesbrecht
6. Christine Envall
7. Melody Spetko
8. Wendy McCready
9. Nancy Clark
10. Joanne Williams
11. Tananarive McGowan
12. Emery Miller
13. Sherri Gray
14. Tonia Moore

RESULTS – 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Fitness
1. Marta Agular
2. Danielle Ruban
3. Trish Warren
4. Kizzy Vaines
5. Vanda Hadarean
6. Ryall Graber
7. Nita Marquez
8. Shelly Paton
9. Amanda Hatfield
10. Diana Monteiro
11. Darrian Tissenbaum
12. Dominique Matthews
13. Natalie Graziano
14. Shannon Siemer
15. Kary Odiatu
16. Lovena Stamatiou-Tuley

RESULTS – 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Figure
1. Genn Strobo
2. Ann Titone
3. Andrea Calhoun
4. Cydney Gillon
5. Chaya Boone
6. Roshanda Schmitt
7. Annette Mendez
8. Angela Doucette
9. Vera Mallet
10. Maggy Cambronero
11. Zsuzsanna Toldi
12. Emily Zelinka
13. Jolene Fonseca
14. Jennifer Brown
15. Leah Berti
16. Linda Crossley
16. Laura Davies
16. Erin Harding
16. Christina Mehling
16. Emi Perez Custodio
16. Samantha Rioux
16. Jill St. Laurent
16. Giada Simari
16. Katerina Tarbox
16. Magdalena Wilk
16. Jessica Macmillan

RESULTS – 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Bikini
1. Ashley Kaltwasser
2. Stephanie Mahoe
3. Callie Bundie
4. Belinda Kiriakou
5. Noemi Olah
6. Breanne Hensman
7. Maria Annunziata
8. Yarishna Ayala
9. Anna Starodubtseva
10. Sabrina Nicole
11. Dana French
12. Natalie Waples
13. Joanne Holden
14. Gigi Amurao
15. Jennifer Dawn
16. Cynthia Benoit
16. Valerie Cantin
16. Danielle Carr
16. Denita Clark
16. Becky Clawson
16. Samantha Karr
16. Natalie Mack
16. Jana Majernikova
16. Nathalie Mur
16. Marissa Rivero
16. Francine Slobodnik
16. Nissan Weaver

RESULTS – 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Women’s Physique
1. Mindi O’Brien
2. Teresita Morales
3. Sandra Lombardo
4. Jill Rudison
5. Leah Johnson
6. Tracy Weller
7. CeaAnna Kerr
8. Fabiola Boulanger
9. Nathalie Foreau
10. Lisa Thexton
11. Colette Nelson
12. Orlandina Balan
13. Nkechi Nwafor Robinson
14. Jessica Bowman
15. Amie Francisco
16. Aurelia Grozajova
16. Ida Sefland
16. Irina Veselova
16. Michelle Krack

RESULTS – 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Men’s Physique
1. Matthew Acton
2. German Pacheco
3. Anton Antipov
4. Anthony Brigman
5. Michael Ferguson
6. Vincent Fiore
7. AJ Shukoori
8. William Sullivan
9. Chris Gurunlian
10. Derrick Wade
11. Setanta Carroll
12. Wayne Chambers
13. Javier Martinez
14. Sean Harley
15. Nathan Baumbick
16. Chad Demchick
16. Cory Lagasse
16. Craig Franczyk
16. Jim Holcomb
16. Michael Johnson

RESULTS – 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 212
1. Gaetano Cisternino
2. Raul Carrasco
3. Mark Dugdale
4. Marvin Ward
5. Mboya Edwards
6. Thomas Benagli
7. Lukas Osladil
8. Amit Sapir
9. Mehdi Hatami
10. Anthony Bailes
11. Guy Mark Ducasse
12. Shaun Clarida
13. Zane Watson
14. Rod Ketchens
15. Robert Belisle
16. Bryan Pazdcierz
16. Carlos Rabiel
16. Darron Glenn
16. Fernando Noronha Almeida
16. Gregory Ulysse
16. James Darling
16. Jocelyn Jean
16. Marian Cambal
16. Oliver Adzievski
16. Panexce Pierre
16. Quincy Winklaar
16. Vincete Santamaria

RESULTS – 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Men’s Bodybuilding
1. Juan Morel
2. Johnnie Jackson
3. Jonathan Delarosa
4. Toney Freeman
5. Lionel Beyeke
6. Henri Pierre Ano
7. Jeff Long
8. Anwar Elsayed
9. Zaher Moukahal
10. Clarence DeVis
11. Marshell Herman
12. Santana Anderson
13. Hunnington Glanville
14. Christopher White
15. Saiid Tejan-Kamara
16. Fedel Clarke

Filed Under: Contest Results, News & Features

Saturday Showdown – Hardbody Preview of Toronto, Denver & Phoenix Pro

May 31, 2014 by

This weekend nearly 300 IFBB Pro competitors will be competing across North America. The Toronto Pro will showcase the largest field and every IFBB Pro League division. The Mile High Pro, held just outside of Denver, will feature the Men and Women’s Physique division. Last but certainly not least, the Dennis James Classic will take place in Phoenix and features the Pro Bikini division.

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If you’re looking to connect on social media use… #TOPRO for Toronto, #MILEHIGHPRO for Denver’s show and #AZPRO for Phoenix coverage.

THE 2014 TORONTO PRO PREVIEW:
This is one of the biggest shows of the year for the IFBB PRO LEAGUE and the first women’s bodybuilding event of the year. It will be interesting to see how the women show up. You have a variety of physiques ranging from the large and in charge to those who could be women’s physique competitors. Familiar names to the line up are Emery Miller, Tonia Moore, Nancy Clark and Melody Spetko. The winner goes to the Olympia so look for the women to be at their best in hopes of snagging the qualification.

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Competitors
1. Nancy Clark
2. Roxanne Edwards
3. Christine Envall
4. Lisa Giesbrecht
5. Sherri Gray
6. Aurelia Grozajova
7. Margie Martin
8. Wendy McCready
9. Tananarive McGowan
10. Emery Miller
11. Tonia Moore
12. Simone Oliveria
13. Virginia Sanchez
14. Alana Shipp
15. Melody Spetko
16. Joanne Williams

If you’re going with conventional wisdom based on past events you’d most likely put your money on Trish Warren, Kizzy Vaines or Ryall Graber. All three have competed at the Olympia and done well. Kizzy always has a crazy good routine with insane flexibility. Ryall can bring a high energy, fast paced routine but we haven’t see that just yet this year. Trish has improved not only her routine but also her physique over the years.

Diana Monteiro won’t be in the top spots for the physique round but will have a routine that moves her up. Three women to watch for that could shake things up in the top spots… Vanda Hadarean is a world class athlete. When you see her routine you’ll know what I am talking about. She’s an Olympic Gymnast, yes those Olympics, and her skills are out of this world. She doesn’t tend to place as high as she should simply based on her physique round. Danielle Ruban continues to bring her routines to a higher level and has improved her physique. Look for her to finish in the top 5 and she’s always very happy on stage, which is nice. No one wants to see ANGRY FACES. The dark horse is Darrian Tissenbaum. She will have a routine that leaves people saying, “WOW”! Look for her to bring an improved physique from her last competition and a routine that puts her on the map.

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Fitness Competitors
1. Marta Aguiar
2. Ryall Graber
3. Natalie Graziano
4. Vanda Hadarean
5. Amanda Hatfield
6. Nita Marquez
7. Dominique Matthews
8. Diana Monteiro
9. Kary Odiatu
10. Shelly Paton
11. Danielle Ruban
12. Shannon Siemer
13. Lovena Stamatiou-Tuley
14. Darrian Tissenbaum
15. Kizzy Vaines
16. Trish Warren

The Figure competition will likely be a two woman race. Ann Titone will be back to defend her title and Genn Strobo will likely be standing next to her looking for the win. Smart money is on Ann as she’s coming off a win in Dallas and had time to tweak things. Strobo is coming off the New York Pro and will likely be Ann’s biggest threat for an upset. Look for Andrea Calhoun to be in the mix and I really like Elissa Martis’ potential. If Elissa can pose her back just a bit better I think it will help her. I’d like to see her in that first callout if she shows up like she did in New York. Those are my picks for your top spots but as we all know anything can happen.

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Figure Competitors
1. Leah Berti
2. Chaya Boone
3. Jennifer Brown
4. Andrea Calhoun
5. Maggy Cambronero
6. Linda Crossley
7. Laura Davies
8. Angela Doucette
9. Jolene Fonseca
10. Cydney Gillon
11. Erin Harding
12. Shawn Hecktor Lewis
13. Vera Mallet
14. Elissa Martis
15. Christina Mehling
16. Annette Mendez
17. Emi Perez Custodio
18. Samantha Rioux
19. Jill St. Laurent
20. Roshanda Schmitt
21. Giada Simari
22. Gennifer Strobo
23. Katerina Tarbox
24. Ann Titone
25. Zsuzsanna Toldi
26. Madgalena Wilk
27. Emily Zelinka

The defending champ, Ashley Kaltwasser will be back to defend her title. She’s shown that she’s not unbeatable. Ashley is coming off a second place finish at the New York Pro but don’t look for her to be out of the winner’s circle. I like Belinda Kiriakou’s physique and if she doesn’t “over pose” she should be in the mix. Gigi Amurao could be in the top five if her legs aren’t too muscular. Stephanie Mahoe finished in third in New York and will likely be in the top spots again this weekend. Noemi Olah is looking to get back to the Olympia but hasn’t found the winning look as of late. Sabrina Nicole will have some of the best abs on stage but it could cost her for being “too muscular”. Canada’s own Natalie Waples will have a large cheering section as she competes in Bikini again. Nat has the personality for the division but needs a little more booty to finish in the top spots.

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Bikini Competitors
1. Gigi Amurao
2. Maria Annunziata
3. Yarisna Ayala
4. Cynthia Benoit
5. Callie Bundy
6. Valerie Cantin
7. Danielle Carr
8. Denita Clark
9. Becky Clawson
10. Jennifer Dawn
11. Dana French
12. Breanne Hensman
13. Joanne Holden
14. Ashley Kaltwasser
15. Belinda Kiriakou
16. Natalie Mack
17. Stephanie Mahoe
18. Jana Majernikova
19. Nathalie Mur
20. Sabrina Nicole
21. Noemi Olah
22. Marissa Rivero
23. Francine Slobodnik
24. Anna Starodubtseva
25. Natalie Waples
26. Nissan Weaver

Look for Mindi O’Brien and CeAnna Kerr to be your top women in the Women’s Physique portion of the show. There are a number of women who have the potential to be in the top spots but my money is on it coming down to those two for the win.

2014 Toronto Pro Women’s Physique Competitors
1. Olandina Balan
2. Fabiola Boulanger
3. Jessica Bowman
4. Nathalie Foreau
5. Amie Francisco
6. Aurelia Grozajova
7. Leah Johnson
8. CeaAnna Kerr
9. Michelle Krack
10. Sandra Lombardo
11. Terista Morales
12. Colette Nelson
13. Nkechi Nwafor Robinson
14. Mindi O’Brien
15. Jill Rudison
16. Ida Sefland
17. Lise Thexton
18. Tracy Weller

THE 2014 IFBB MILE HIGH WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE PREVIEW

The judges will have their hands full with a variety of physiques taking the stage at the Mile High Pro. Look for Rachel Baker and Samantha Jo Hill to be in the mix for the top spots. They’re coming off the Optimum Classic last weekend and unless they did something crazy in between then could be your top two again. Roxie Beckles has long, lean muscle but should make her presence known. If Carrie Simmons brings in a tight physique she could be in the top spots. Jacklyn Sutton Abrams won’t be the biggest competitor on stage but will hold her own in her hometown. Jen Louwagie could find herself in the mix if she brings her best. The 2013 Champ, Sara Hurrle will not be competing but will be on stage as the emcee. Sara is expecting her first child later this year.

2014 IFBB MILE HIGH PRO Women’s Physique
1. Rachel Baker
2. Roxie Beckles
3. Rose Brunner
4. Cinzia Clapp
5. Jill Dearmin
6. Jessica Gaines
7. Susan Graham
8. Samantha Jo Hill
9. Cathy Jackson
10. Candrea Judd Adams
11. Anna Marie Kam
12. Marina Lopez
13. Jen Louwagie
14. Meredith Mack
15. Delia McNeil
16. Marga Lee Overby
17. Antonia Perdikakis
18. Rita Rae
19. Drorit Silverman
20. Carrie Simmons
21. Stacy Simons McDowell
22. Jacklyn Sutton Abrams
23. Shelly Yamchuck

2014 IFBB DENNIS JAMES CLASSIC – PRO BIKINI PREVIEW
This weekend’s Phoenix Pro could go a number of ways but you have to look to Lacey DeLuca as the favorite. If Lacey brings in a tight booty without looking too drawn in she could leave the champ. I like Ashriel Osgood’s look and would put her up in the top spots but I’m not judging. I also like the look Amy Updike brings to the stage and she rocks the tats like no other bikini pro. If she’s more relaxed with her back posing she’ll be up there. Angela Marquez may not sound familiar and that’s because she competed as Angela Skeels. She recently married and will look to return to the top spots. Angela has struggled to find her groove since winning the 2012 Overall NPC Nationals title. Nikola Weiterova has a great look and gets the award for longest travel, making the trip all the way from Slovakia. No, it’s not a mistake that Krissy Chin’s name is in the Bikini line-up. This is Krissy’s first time on stage since having her baby and don’t be surprised if she brings a completely new physique and holds her own. Debora Goodman deserves a standing ovation for the rock’n body she brings to the stage. She is a mother of not just one, not two but SIX children. Yes, SIX! I like what she brings to the stage and how can you not cheer for a mom of six bringing a hardbody like hers to the stage? Karey Grabow has a good look for the division and has steadily improved. I like her chances for a top five finish.

2014 IFBB Dennis James Pro Bikini Competitor List
1. Sandy Avelar
2. Krissy Chin
3. Kelsie Clark
4. My Coustels
5. Lacey DeLuca
6. Deborah Goodman
7. Karey Grabow
8. Lisa Kelly
9. Angela Marquez
10. Stacey Naito
11. Ashriel Osgood
12. Caryn Paolini
13. Amy Updike
14. Nikola Weiterova

Filed Under: News & Features, Show Previews

World Cup Bouldering Returns to Vail’s GoPro Mountain Games

May 26, 2014 by

May 22, 2013 (VAIL, Colo.)– The 2014 GoPro Mountain Games will be center stage for the best competitive climbers in the world when the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Bouldering World Cup hits Vail this summer. An international field of climbing superstars will face off on Friday and Saturday, with the finals taking place on the massive bouldering wall located near Gondola One at the foot of Vail Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Immediately following the Finals spectators can enjoy a free Cold War Kids concert in the heart of Vail Village.

At the GoPro Mountain Games bouldering events, athletes free climb the man-made climbing structure and are scored based upon their ability to complete a succession of increasingly difficult routes throughout several rounds of competition. The competitor’s score is determined by the overall number of routes completed, the number of attempts needed and is also affected by the climber’s ability to reach a bonus hold set within the course.

Austria’s dynamic Anna Stohr (AUT) will vie for her fourth GoPro Mountain Games gold at this year’s IFSC Bouldering World Cup event. She will be faced with intense competition from the likes of Akiyo Noguchi (JPN) who placed second at last year’s Games and American favorite Alex Puccio who finished third. Other likely contenders include Alex Johnson (USA), Shauna Coxsey (GBR), Juliane Wurm (GER) and Angela Payne (USA).

An impressive lineup of strong male climbers will try to upset current champion Dmitri Sharafutdinov (RUS) who simultaneously won last year’s event and the 2013 IFSC Bouldering Overall World Cup championship. Challenging Sharafutdinov are last year’s silver and bronze winners Rutam Gelmanov and Jorg Verhoeven (NED) and Killian Fischhuber (AUT) who won the event in Vail in 2011 and 2012. American climber Daniel Woods will have a home field advantage against a daunting field of international male competitors.

On Sunday, June 8 at 11 a.m. the climbing wall will be open to a citizen’s competition including a paraclimbing division, giving aspiring climbers the chance to compete on the same venue as the pros, with over 32 graded climbing problems to choose from. Earlier in the day, the wall will be open for youngsters, with the Youth Bouldering competition kicking off at 8 a.m.

For more information on bouldering events at the GoPro Mountain Games, please visit the the Mountain Games website.

About the Vail Valley Foundation
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About GoPro
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News via www.mountaingames.com.

Filed Under: News & Features, SPORTS

2014 IFBB Dennis James Pro Bikini Competitor List

May 26, 2014 by

The inaugural IFBB Dennis James Pro Bikini competitor lists are out and it’s definitely not the strongest line up. So far there are only 9 women entered for the event and one of them will qualify for the Olympia. If no one else jumps in the show one of these women will have her first pro victory as well.

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The IFBB Pro show will be held in conjunction with the NPC event. The NPC show will be a huge event for Phoenix and the numbers are strong there. Look for the evening show to be a sold-out event with top bodybuilders Dennis Wolf and Big Ramy guest posing.

2014 IFBB Dennis James Pro Bikini Competitor List
UPDATED May 27, 2014
1. Sandy Avelar
2. Krissy Chin
3. Kelsie Clark
4. My Coustels
5. Lacey DeLuca
6. Deborah Goodman
7. Karey Grabow
8. Lisa Kelly
9. Angela Marquez
10. Stacey Naito
11. Caryn Paolini
12. Nikola Weiterova
13. Amy Updike

For more information on the show visit npcdennisjamesclassic.com.

Filed Under: IFBB, News & Features

2014 IFBB MILE HIGH PRO Competitor Lists

May 26, 2014 by

The second annual IFBB Mile High Pro will take place this Saturday (May 31st) in Denver, Colorado. New this year is the Men’s Physique Pro division and back for a second time is the Women’s Pro Physique competition. Sara Hurrle won the show last year and while she won’t be on stage competing (she’s expecting her first child) she will be handling the emcee duties for the pro show.

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2014 IFBB MILE HIGH PRO Women’s Physique
UPDATED – MAY 27, 2014
1. Rachel Baker
2. Roxie Beckles
3. Rose Brunner
4. Cinzia Clapp
5. Jill Dearmin
6. Jessica Gaines
7. Susan Graham
8. Samantha Jo Hill
9. Cathy Jackson
10. Candrea Judd Adams
11. Anna Marie Kam
12. Marina Lopez
13. Jen Louwagie
14. Meredith Mack
15. Delia McNeil
16. Marga Lee Overby
17. Antonia Perdikakis
18. Rita Rae
19. Drorit Silverman
20. Carrie Simmons
21. Stacy Simons McDowell
22. Jacklyn Sutton Abrams
23. Shelly Yamchuck

2014 IFBB MILE HIGH PRO Men’s Physique
UPDATED – MAY 27, 2014
1. Ron Alexander
2. Michael Anderson
2. Michael Bevins
4. David Breaux
5. Joe Cantu
6. Alex Carneiro
7. Artemus Dolgin
8. Earnest Flowers
9. Xavisus Gayden
10. David Gonzalez
11. Sheridan Hause
12. Brandon Hendrickson
13. Greg Jones
14. Ian Lauer
15. Guy Marquardt
16. Stephen Mass
17. Matt Pattison
18. Reynaldo Pickwoad
19. Rodney Razor
20. Jason Robinson
21. Greg Romero
22. Arya Saffaie
23. Jonathan Sebastian
24. Willie Spencer
25. Jason Tessler

For more info and tickets visit jefftaylor.com.

Filed Under: IFBB, News & Features

2014 NPC JR USA Fitness, Bodybuilding & Physique Results

May 26, 2014 by

There were only 4 women who entered the 2014 NPC JR USA Women’s Bodybuilding contest. It makes you wonder if this division will continue to be offered at this show. There were no pro cards up for grabs which likely kept some competitors away from entering but we’ll see come USAs if the number of women’s bodybuilders increases.

jr usa results
Michell Shebloski won the heavyweight and overall. Jeany Walker was the only entrant in the lightweight division.

2014 NPC JR USA Women’s Bodybuilding – Heavyweight
1. Michelle Shebloski
2. Karen Pratt
3. Jessica McKenzie

2014 NPC JR USA Women’s Bodybuilding – Lightweight
1. Jeany Walker

Fitness awarded the overall winner with IFBB Pro status and Kristine Duba earned that honor.

2014 NPC JR USA Fitness – Class A
1. Kristine Duba
2. Brittany WHite
3. Chrissy Smith
4. Ashley Perry
5. Stacy Curcio

2014 NPC JR USA Fitness – Class B
1. Sommer DuBose
2. Nicolette Spencer
3. Alissa Carpio
4. Megan Ruane
5. Erica McClosky
6. Barbie Thomas
DNF – Chika Aluka

Danielle Mastromatteo won the B Class and took home the overall crown. The win earned her IFBB Pro status along with Michelle Jin who also left Charleston with IFBB Pro Status.

2014 NPC JR USA WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE – Class A
1. Michelle Jin
2. Jill Vadala
3. Rocio Guillen
4. Michelle Davis
5. Katie Chin
6. Marnee Winn
7. Justine Anselone
8. Gillian Ward
9. Allison Schmohl
10. Toni Wheeler
11. Cassie Kline
12. Janelle Ucci
13. Iramis Portero
14. Wendy Gerkman
15. Cheryl Shelby
16. Ariella Palumbo
16. Stephanie Ashton
16. Christine Oxley
16. Erin Elliott
16. Melissa Barbicas
16. Nichole Williams
16. Virginia Grabowski
16. Kayla Williams
16. Laura Zuniga

2014 NPC JR USA WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE – Class B
1. Danielle Mastromatteo
2. April Long
3. Sharee Davis
4. Shayann Schuessler
5. Stacia Woods
6. Keisha Surratt
7. Brandi Hensley
8. Amanda Kinnaird
9. Kimberly Rieck
10. Angie Bryan
11. Zelphia Whitfield
12. Melissa Hong
13. Jessica Giblin
14. Jamie Chizmar
15. Erin Knecht
16. Abbe Hockaday
16. Alma Agic
16. Shannon Burns
16. Christina Carney
16. Danelle Dison
16. Tanya Nordick
16. Abby Thompson
16. Melia Tyndall
16. Evonne White

Filed Under: Contest Results, NPC

2014 NPC JR USA BIKINI RESULTS

May 26, 2014 by

Lauren Hoskins, Queenie Pe Benito & Whitney Wiser left Charleston, South Carolina as your newest IFBB Bikini Pros. Lauren won the F Class and the overall title and will head to the IFBB Pro League. Each class winner is compared for the overall title and at this show three of six class winners are awarded pro status. Other shows the height class winners achieve pro status and in some instances the top two. Congratulations to all who stepped on stage!

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2014 NPC JR USA BIKINI CLASS A
1. Queenie Pe Benito
2. Arlene Oliva
3. Sarah Brown
4. Je Williams
5. Katherine Alcantara
6. Josie Rivera
7. Anh Souza
8. Amanda Gable
9. Lauren Triani
10. Harmony Cannon
11. Justine Feril
12. Kayla Le
13. Kalin Cooper
14. Samantha Nazzaro
15. Rumbidzai Cunningham
16. Brea Sharron
16. Millah Jackson
16. Theresa Randazzo
16. Libertine Venzuela

2014 NPC JR USA BIKINI CLASS B
1. Kellie Maestrey
2. Michelle Mikin
3. Erica Calix
4. Elizabeth Yisrael
5. Christine Ortiz
6. Danielle Revelette
7. Celeste Santos
8. Maria DiNello
9. Tatum Freeman
10. Malgorzata Nawracaj
11. Laura Beasley
12. Theresa Rini
13. Annely Taylor
14. Tumeke Allen
15. Lindsey Fowler
16. Elizabeth Jameson
16. Halani Lobdell

2014 NPC JR USA BIKINI CLASS C
1. Danielle Enriqez
2. Maizee Demske
3. Jasmine Bryant
4. Elisa Tavara
5. Jennifer Ronzitti
6. Teresa Jackson- Gittens
7. Michelle Boyden
8. Celeste Shaffer
9. Dianet Pereda
10. Kandice Wagner
11. Monica Marie
12. Brittany McIntyre
13. Laura Rodriguez
14. Wendy Ellis
15. Cassidy Cintron
16. Amanda Patterson
16. Ashley Jay
16. Christi Gordan
16. Deborah McElrath
16. Georgiana Hardy
16. Heather Rickard
16. Melissa Burks
16. Natoshia Coleman
16. Jordan Moore
16. Kathryn Mantone
16. Kelly Schreck
16. Marissa Larson
16. Sasha Hocter
16. Paige Tarloski
16. Ronica Sorice
16. Sarah Mathis
16. Shannon Syphus
16. Sophia Low

2014 NPC JR USA BIKINI CLASS D
1. Ashley Gonzales
2. Amanda May
3. Candace Harrison
4. Andrea Reese
5. Haley Davis
6. Beth Hall
7. Tara Koenke
8. Lindsay Nutter
9. Mary Capuao
10. Ashley Cavitt
11. Jennifer Fritts
12. Simona Stoianova
13. Brigitte Calhoun
14. Marina Contos
15. Vanessa Marrero
16. Alexandra Oliveira
16. Andrea DiGiammarino
16. Haley Bye
16. Brittany Rogers
16. Salle Horner
16. Estrellita Caligiuri
16. Christina Galanaris
16. Danielle Levine
16. Jenna Smith
16. Katherine Jones
16. Kimberly Brown
16. Latorya Dopson
16. Justine Moore
16. Leah Hill
16. Melisa Arredondo
16. Rachel Wilbanks

2014 NPC JR USA BIKINI CLASS E
1. Whitney Wiser
2. Meghan Duncan
3. Ashley Tomaseski
4. Taylor Anderson
5. Johnnie Borries
6. Hope Beel
7. Cheyenne Pitts
8. Kyla Bowron
9. Erika Gerstner
10. Kim Robertson
11. Jamie Teal
12. Emily Weiss
13. Gissella Martinez
14. Nikkilette Wright
15. Daynah Wahlberg
16. Shannon Dahlberg
16. Danielle Hoover
16. Laura Horne

2014 NPC JR USA BIKINI CLASS F
1. Lauren Hoskins
2. Brittany Taylor
3. Mikayla Wingle
4. Katie Henley
5. LeJean Morrow
6. Lisa Smiling
7. Cassandra Marshall
8. Natali Rodriguaz
9. Karlie Grooms
10. Rachel Cables
11. Courtney Walston
12. Becky Greene
13. Candice Stewart
14. Andrea Maguire
15. Jennifer Galloway
16. Andrea Royal
16. Lindsay Albrant
16. Tracy Grant
16. Michelle Barnes
16. Emily Herrington
16. Jenna Petraglia
16. Karen Kennedy
16. Katyrna Solley
16. Mason Nowaski
16. Aubrey Scott
16. Nicole Markovic
16. Nina Holbeck
16. Taylor Stadaccino

Filed Under: Contest Results, NPC

2014 NPC JR USA FIGURE Results

May 26, 2014 by

The 2014 NPC JR USA was the first pro qualifier of the year. Brook Cook was crowned the overall figure champion at this year’s event. Also graduating to the pro league are Lacy Smith and Andreana Cornelisse.

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2014 NPC JR USA FIGURE CLASS A
1. Nicole Phinney
2. Tiffany Stone
3. Jennifer Everson
4. Christal Churchhill
5. Milva Galati
6. Missie McLagan
7. Jennifer Nacoal Stone

2014 NPC JR USA FIGURE CLASS B
1. Lacy Smith
2. Sekela Rodriguez
3. Rebekah Tervin
4. Marlissa Jordan
5. Brooke Merritt
6. Tiffany Taylor
7. Margie Evans
8. Carol Smith
9. Christine Crocco
10. Alkedra Tyler
11. Calle Vanni
12. Elizabeth Bradshaw
13. Brenda Gomez

2014 NPC JR USA FIGURE CLASS C
1. Jerrica Thomas
2. Cara Hammond
3. Kimberly Jones
4. Karin Wood
5. Jessica Lowery
6. Chioma Uwasomba
7. Mishon Shore
8. Marianne Mills
9. April Anderson
10. Fey Hackett
11. Amber Sparling
12. Kim Haines
13. Zory Tolstov
14. Courtney Edwards
15. Jessica Delvalle
16. Melitta Simons
16. Janet Brown
16. Angela Christo
16. Christi Shaw
16. Topaz Good
16. Lakisha Hayes
16. Lisa Reid
16. Angela Kegler
16. Jessica Smith

2014 NPC JR USA FIGURE CLASS D
1. Andreana Cornelissen
2. Taylor Turner
3. LaMardra Juliana
4. Jessica Valencia
5. Ashley Nordman
6. Carli Terepka
7. Sarah Johnson
8. Syndi Wisniewski
9. Leslie McKenzie
10. Paula Zuliani
11. Courtney Ritch
12. Amy Cathcart
13. Andrea Hughes
14. Erika Anderson
15. Paula Hornback
16. Amy Patterson
16. Harmony Zaird
16. Fatimah Ray
16. Shelley Hancock
16. Bianca Ruiz
16. Graham Ervin
16. Clarissa Spear

2014 NPC JR USA FIGURE CLASS E
1. Brook Cook
2. Megan Olson
3. Valerie Solomon
4. Tracy Meinhart
5. Kristi Yarter
6. Whitney Mialkowski
7. Venetia Houser
8. Holly Nelson
9. Denise Holloway
10. Dorinda Melly
11. Jessica Blalak
12. Jill Soscia
13. Debbie Cox
14. Danielle Arnette
15. Shannon Labrador

2014 NPC JR USA FIGURE CLASS F
1. Kate Grevey
2. Tara Ramos
3. Rebecca Mitchell
4. Leila Archer
5. Kim Frempong
6. Yelena Olshanskaya
7. Victoria Hamm
8. JoAnna Hogan
9. Samantha Cook
10. Alexandria Berriman
11. Britani Short
12. Dana Nicole Mauro
13. Holly Hatcher
14. Abonee Parker
15. Erika Singleton
16. Kimberly Chuberko
16. Lydia Law
16. Syreeta Walker
16. Amexia Harris

Filed Under: Contest Results, NPC

2014 IFBB California Pro Figure Results

May 26, 2014 by

Camala Rodriquez continued her winning ways over the weekend at the 2014 IFBB California Pro Figure contest. The win was her third consecutive victory this month. She kicked things off with a victory in Pittsburgh, followed it up with another win in New York and ended the run with a victory in California. We’ll likely see her sit out until the Olympia where she’ll look to make a run at the top spot there.

Camala Rodriquez

Sasha Brown bounced back after a disappointing finish in Dallas. The second place finish puts her in the top spots for the Olympia Point Series. Rounding out the top three was Latorya Watts who has incredible shape with a tiny waist.

Tamara Sedleck took home the top spot in the Masters Figure contest. Tamara continues to improve and has positioned herself as a top 10 competitor in shows. Look for her to be in the mix at future competitions.

2014 IFBB California Pro Figure Results
1. Camala Rodriguez
2. Sasha Brown
3. Latorya Watts
4. Shalako Bradberry
5. Julie Mayer
6. Zsuzsanna Toldi
7. Tamara Sedlack
8. Karen Noorlun
9. Monica Labriola
10. Dawn Fernandez
11. Erin Harding
12. Kimberly Dickson
13. Alessandra Pinheiro
14. Bojana Vasiljevic
15. Jill St.Laurent
15. Victoria Adelus
16. Angela Coleman
16. Jessica Curry
16. Jennifer Iritano
16. Gretchen Lichtenstein
16. Christina Mehling
16. Lisandra McGrath
16. Alissa Parker
16. Nicole Kupser
16. Sandie Kight
16. Meg Kruse
16. Melissa Smith
16. Betty Vasquez

2014 IFBB California Pro Masters Figure Results
1. Tamara Sedlack
2. Karen Noorlun
3. Monica Labriola
4. Dawn Fernandez
5. Kimberly Dickson
6. Ginette Delhaes
7. Betty Vasquez
8. Jessica Curry
9. Melissa Smith
10. Sandie Kight
11. Meg Kruse
12. Gretchen Lichtenstein
13. Lisandra McGrath
14. Christina Mehling

Filed Under: Contest Results

2014 IFBB Optimum Classic Pro Women’s Physique Results & Scores

May 26, 2014 by

Samantha Hill took home her first pro victory over the weekend at the 2014 IFBB Optimum Classic Pro Women’s Physique. This was Samantha’s highest finish since turning pro at the 2012 NPC USAs. The win qualifies her for the second annual Women’s Physique Olympia in Las Vegas, Nevada later this summer. Coming in second was Rachel Baker from Lutherville, Maryland. Rachel edged out one of the fan favorites, Kraina Nascimento by one point.

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Rounding out the top five were Leonie Rose in fourth and Jill Rudison in fifth. The Women’s Physique competition heads north to Toronto, Canada for the next competition.

2014 IFBB Optimum Classic Pro Women’s Physique Results & Scores
Placing – Name – Points
1. Samantha Hill – 3
2. Rachel Baker – 7
3. Karina Nascimento – 8
4. Leonie Rose – 12
5. Jill Rudison – 15
6. Beni Lopez – 18
7. Evangeline Belton – 23
8. Marina Lopez – 25
9. Eva Pagcnik – 25
10. Candrea Judd Adams – 32
11. Ida Sefland – 33
12. Tish Shelton – 35
13. Susan Grahm – 40
14. Asha Hadley – 41
15. Jessica Gaines – 46
16. Leila Thompson – 47
16. Joy Henderson – 48
16. Stacy Simons McDowell – 48
16. Frida Palmell – 48
16. Sandra Lombardo – 48

Filed Under: Contest Results

Don’t Call it A Comeback… She’s Been Here Before

May 24, 2014 by

Krissy Chin has graciously agreed to share her journey back to competition here on HARDBODY. Krissy brings us up to speed on what she’s been doing and what’s ahead for her. She’s a champion on and off the stage.

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KRISSY’S CORNER – HARDBODY JOURNAL
By Krissy Chin

Hello Hardbody Peeps:)!

First, I just want to say that I am SO #EXCITED to be blogging here on Hardbody! I have been a BIG TIME fan of Hardbody from day 1!

I hope everyone’s year is off to a great start! My name is Krissy Chin & I am an IFBB Figure Pro, Team Gaspari Athlete, new MOM-Yeah!!!! and you can also find me emceeing NPC/IFBB shows throughout the year. My education is in physical therapy and health sciences where I hold a dual degree-Masters of Science in Physical Therapy & a Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences. I was propelled into health & fitness when I lost both my parents to cancer in the 1990’s. I then decided that I wanted to get a better grasp on my own health and well-being and I wanted to live a healthy lifestyle after seeing how fragile life could be. Well that was about 20 years ago and I can proudly say that I am still, if not more extremely passionate about health, wellness, fitness and helping & inspiring others whenever & however I can.

My incredible journey in the NPC began in 2003 and I earned my IFBB Pro card in 2007 at the Figure Nationals/Team U in New York by winning my class. I feel blessed to have qualified for the Figure Olympia 4X and have competed at the Figure International (Arnold) twice thus far in my career. My last show was the 2012 IFBB Pro Governor’s Cup where I placed 2nd while being 6-weeks pregnant. You are probably wondering, “Why did she compete while she was pregnant?!” Well, I had no idea I was even pregnant and here is how the story goes. I was 4-weeks out from competing in the 2012 California Pro when I knew something was just not right. My body was not responding how it typically did for prep and I felt bloated and constipated. Coach Kim Oddo even asked me if I ate something that I wasn’t supposed to because I had this lil “pooch” at the base of my 6-pack, which I never had! Well, after 3 home pregnancy tests and a visit to my OB/GYN, it was confirmed that I was 12 weeks and 4 days pregnant! Shocker to say the least especially since I was on birth control pills & we were not planning on getting pregnant just quite yet.

I went from full on prep mode to full on BABY MODE! Since my pregnancy was not planned and I missed my 1st trimester, I quickly researched, read and learned as much as I could about pregnancy and about having a baby. I have to say that I did enjoy my whole pregnancy and I loved being pregnant. I was glad that I didn’t experience any nausea or morning sickness, any swelling, back pain or any other symptoms that other expecting moms have experienced. Throughout my pregnancy, I made sure that I kept myself properly nourished, hydrated, rested and I kept myself in a really good, calm & peaceful place both spiritually and mentally. I also got regular prenatal massages & continued training up until 40-weeks without any difficulty. However, I must point out that my training did change during the pregnancy since my goal had changed once I became pregnant. My goal for training during my pregnancy was to stay healthy & strong for my baby and for myself, which I successfully accomplished. At 41-weeks, I had to be induced since my Dr. said that Baby London was quite cozy in the womb and I was at complete ZERO dilation. After 33 hrs of labor, I was able to successfully have a vaginal birth. Beautiful Baby London MeiLan was born a healthy 7 lbs. 13 oz. on Nov. 26th, 2012.

Fast forward to today, London is now 17.5 months (almost 1 1/2 yrs. old) and I am less than 4-weeks away from making my return to the IFBB Pro stage!! I debated for a bit about whether or not to compete again. Truth be told, I am a true competitor at heart and I truly missed competing so much! There were other factors which also influenced my final decision to compete which were, I really love being in tip top shape conditioning wise so I wanted to see what my body was capable of doing post-baby and if I knew I had the adequate time to prep without taking away from baby London. London is my number one. For me it was so important to give 200% to London that first year of her life and just nurture and love her as best as I could. I was with her 24/7 until only recently when I started her in daycare twice a week at 16 months of age. I did not even contact Coach Kim to initiate prep until London was 14 months of age. I just didn’t want to take anything away from London. In addition, Rich Gaspari and Gaspari Nutrition recently re-signed me to a 2-yr athlete contract (Wohooo!!), which also solidified my decision to compete. I am #EXCITED to announce that my 1st show of the 2014 season will be the IFBB Northern California Pro Bikini!

I would say that life has significantly changed since becoming a mom. I’ve had to become even more organized, learn to REALLY multi-task, do things at a much quicker pace and I’ve learned to be creative when things change or something comes up in order to accommodate London and her needs. The biggest challenge for me when first getting back into training was leaving London for the 30 min or for the hour. I must admit, I still have a hard time being away from her. Yes, I am that in love with our precious daughter. In the beginning, it was also a challenge to find the time to fit everything in that I needed to get done while caring for London. Since Troy and I don’t have family here in California, it has been the two of us working together as a team to manage our schedules, care for our precious baby and for our 2 fur babies. It was also a bit of a challenge for me the first few months since I was a first time mom alone at home and I was, “learning the ropes.” Now that London is almost 1 1/2 yrs of age & is in daycare 2-3X/week, everything has gotten a lot more manageable & has allowed me to get all my training in, cardio done, food prepped and all my work done- Gaspari appearances, online clients, posing clients and all my other responsibilities completed. With all that said and done, I must admit that I absolutely LOVE being a mom and that London has just been the biggest, most beautiful blessing!

Until next time, train hard, be happy and live each day to its fullest!

With Love,

Krissyxo

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2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Competitor Lists

May 24, 2014 by

The IFBB Toronto Pro, one of the biggest competitions of the year, will take place in Toronto, Canada on May 31 – June 1, 2014. The show continues to grow and is held in conjunction with a variety of other events. Fans can pick up some free stuff at the expo, watch arm wrestling, participate in a model search and more.

Toronto Pro Competitors

2014 Toronto Pro Competitor Lists
This list is not final so check back for updated lists. It’s one of the few shows that has every IFBB Pro division as part of the weekend.

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Competitors
UPDATED – MAY 27, 2014
1. Nancy Clark
2. Roxanne Edwards
3. Christine Envall
4. Lisa Giesbrecht
5. Sherri Gray
6. Aurelia Grozajova
7. Margie Martin
8. Wendy McCready
9. Tananarive McGowan
10. Emery Miller
11. Tonia Moore
12. Simone Oliveria
13. Virginia Sanchez
14. Alana Shipp
15. Melody Spetko
16. Joanne Williams

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Fitness Competitors
UPDATED – MAY 27, 2014
1. Marta Aguiar
2. Ryall Graber
3. Natalie Graziano
4. Vanda Hadarean
5. Amanda Hatfield
6. Nita Marquez
7. Dominique Matthews
8. Diana Monteiro
9. Kary Odiatu
10. Shelly Paton
11. Danielle Ruban
12. Shannon Siemer
13. Lovena Stamatiou-Tuley
14. Darrian Tissenbaum
15. Kizzy Vaines
16. Trish Warren

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Figure Competitors
UPDATED – MAY 27, 2014
1. Leah Berti
2. Chaya Boone
3. Jennifer Brown
4. Andrea Calhoun
5. Maggy Cambronero
6. Linda Crossley
7. Laura Davies
8. Angela Doucette
9. Jolene Fonseca
10. Cydney Gillon
11. Erin Harding
12. Shawn Hecktor Lewis
13. Vera Mallet
14. Elissa Martis
15. Christina Mehling
16. Annette Mendez
17. Emi Perez Custodio
18. Samantha Rioux
19. Jill St. Laurent
20. Roshanda Schmitt
21. Giada Simari
22. Gennifer Strobo
23. Katerina Tarbox
24. Ann Titone
25. Zsuzsanna Toldi
26. Madgalena Wilk
27. Emily Zelinka

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Bikini Competitors
UPDATED – MAY 27, 2014
1. Gigi Amurao
2. Maria Annunziata
3. Yarisna Ayala
4. Cynthia Benoit
5. Callie Bundy
6. Valerie Cantin
7. Danielle Carr
8. Denita Clark
9. Becky Clawson
10. Jennifer Dawn
11. Dana French
12. Breanne Hensman
13. Joanne Holden
14. Ashley Kaltwasser
15. Belinda Kiriakou
16. Natalie Mack
17. Stephanie Mahoe
18. Jana Majernikova
19. Nathalie Mur
20. Sabrina Nicole
21. Noemi Olah
22. Marissa Rivero
23. Francine Slobodnik
24. Anna Starodubtseva
25. Natalie Waples
26. Nissan Weaver

2014 Toronto Pro Women’s Physique Competitors
UPDATED – MAY 27, 2014
1. Olandina Balan
2. Fabiola Boulanger
3. Jessica Bowman
4. Nathalie Foreau
5. Amie Francisco
6. Aurelia Grozajova
7. Leah Johnson
8. CeaAnna Kerr
9. Michelle Krack
10. Sandra Lombardo
11. Terista Morales
12. Colette Nelson
13. Nkechi Nwafor Robinson
14. Mindi O’Brien
15. Jill Rudison
16. Ida Sefland
17. Lise Thexton
18. Tracy Weller

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Men’s Bodybuilding Competitors
UPDATED – MAY 27, 2014
1. Santana Anderson
2. Henri Peirre Ano
3. Lionel Beyeke
4. Fedel Clarke
5. Jonathan Delarosa
6. Clarence DeVis
7. Toney Freeman
8. Hunnington Glanville
9. Marshell Herman
10. Johnnie Jackson
11. Saiid Tejan-Kamara
12. Jeff Long
13. Juan Morel
14. Zaher Moukahal

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Men’s 212 Competitors
UPDATED – MAY 27, 2014
1. Oliver Adzievski
2. Anthony Bailes
3. Robert Belisle
4. Thomas Benagli
5. Marian Cambal
6. Rual Carrasco
7. Guy Cisternino
8. Shaun Clarida
9. James Darling
10. Guy Ducasse
11. Mark Dugdale
12. Mboya Edwards
13. Anwar Elsayed
14. Darron Glenn
15. Mehdi Hatami
16. Jocelyn Jean
17. Rod Ketchens
18. Fernando Noronha Almeida
19. Lukas Osladil
20. Brian Pazdzierz
21. Panexce Pierre
22. Carlos Rabiei
23. Sandro Ramirez
24. Vicente Santamaria
25. Amit Sapir
26. Gregory Ulysse
27. Marvin Ward
28. Zane Watson
29. Christopher White
30. Quincy Winklaar

2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Men’s Physique Competitors
UPDATED – MAY 27, 2014
1. Matt Acton
2. Anton Antipov
3. Nathan Baumbick
4. Anthony Brigman
5. Sentanta Carroll
6. Wayne Chambers
8. Chad Demchik
9. Michael Ferguson
10. Vincent Fiore
11. Craig Franczak
12. Chris Gurunlian
13. Sean Harley
14. Brandon Hendrickson
15. Jim Holcomb
16. Michael Johnson
17. Cory Lagasse
18. Javier Martinez
19. German Pacheco
20. Aj Shukoori
21. William Sullivan
22. Derrick Wade

Visit torontoprosupershow.com for more info.

Filed Under: IFBB, News & Features

2014 IFBB Optimum Classic Pro Women’s Physique Competitor Lists

May 24, 2014 by

The 2014 IFBB Optimum Classic Pro Women’s Physique Competitor Lists have been announced and it looks like 20 women will be competing for the coveted Olympia qualification. The favorite on paper has to be Karina Nascimento however this will be her first time on stage this year. The show takes place in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 24, 2014. The pro prejudging will start at 9:15 am (CST) followed by the NPC competition.

IFBB Optimum Classic Pro Women’s Physique Competitor Lists
1. Rachel Baker
2. Evangeline Belton
3. Beni Bueno Lopez
4. Jessica Gaines
5. Susan Graham
6. Asha Hadley
7. Joy Hendersen
8. Samantha Hill
9. Candrea Judd Adams
10. Sandra Lombardo
11. Marina Lopez
12. Karina Nascimento
13. Frida Palmell
14. Eva Pogacnik
15. Leonie Rose
16. Jill Rudison
17. Ida Sefland
18. Tish Shelton
19, Stacy Simons McDowell
20. Leila Thompson

For more information visit: optimumclassic.com

Filed Under: IFBB

ESPN’s Digital Center-2 to Debut in June

May 23, 2014 by

Unparalleled Media Center Comes On Line – June / NFL Programming to Originate from DC-2 Late Summer
ESPN’s Digital Center-2, a 194,000-sq. foot, five-studio media facility, had its ceremonial opening today on the network’s Bristol, Conn campus. SportsCenter will be the first program to debut from the state-of-the-art DC-2 in June, followed by NFL programming later this summer.

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DC-2’s infrastructure is future proof. The facility is format agnostic, currently planned for 1080p, and can handle all existing media formats and future industry standards capable of carrying data/signals at various rates, that haven’t been adopted by the television industry yet. SportsCenter moves into its DC-2 studio from the original Digital Center’s Studio F, which was designed for three hours of live daily SportsCenter in 2004. The new studio can accommodate SportsCenter’s expansion to 18 live hours a day.

DC-2’s SportsCenter studio, unlike any television environment in the world, is designed to support 24/7 programming, and allows for distinct differentiation of each show. The unique environment features a video floor, virtual technology, two touchscreens, a 56 LED multi-dimensional monitor wall and the ability to do live and pre-produced segments simultaneously.

ESPN Plaza includes 1.2 million square feet in 18 buildings on 123 acres.

“The new SportsCenter set embodies the spirit of innovation and ambition that has always distinguished our signature news and information brand,” said Rob King, Sr. Vice President SportsCenter & News. “Our new array of sets and screens provides a powerful showcase for our on-air talent to serve fans with their unique authority and personality. Dynamic new graphics and animation packages convey information and imagery with unprecedented clarity.”
The new SportsCenter set is divided by an enormous glass wall separating the 6,200-sq. foot Studio X, which will be home to those programs on ESPN and ESPN2, from the 3,500-sq.-foot Studio XA – The Annex – from where SportsCenter on ESPNEWS will originate. The center of The Annex will feature a large glass cube/work station, housing a new “SC Display Unit,” dedicated to overseeing what appears in the set’s 114 video and graphic display monitors.
The nearly 10,000-sq. foot SportsCenter studio is twice the size of the current studio and contains 100 more monitors than the original Digital Center studio which debuted in June 2004.

Studio Z, at 2,250 sq. feet, is the smallest DC-2 studio.

SportsCenter’s first studio — Studio B in Building 1, is 1600 sq. ft.

SportsCenter Studio X

• South wall – main desk (Annex Studio in background) flanked by monitors with a 10’x10’ monitor sunken in the floor
• East wall – can be configured into six separate panel monitors, one big monitor, or any combination in between with a “cat-walk” in front allowing hosts to interact with the content displayed
• Northeast corner – a 16’ x 10’ monitor wall on rails that can be brought to the center floor monitor to show an L–shaped wall of video
• North Wall – a multidimensional display wall comprised of 56 monitors powered by ESPN-built software.
• Northwest corner – a stationary 16’ x 10’ monitor wall
• West wall – similar embedded riser system to the North wall, adding 8 stationary displays and one large center monitor outfitted as a touchscreen device.
• SkyDeck – a wire tension grid system allowing operators to walk among the lights, to adjust, reposition or repair fixtures – during a live show if needed.

SportsCenter Studio Annex
On the balcony are four Craft Edit Suites for content editing and at the far left of the balcony is the “Social Media Studio;” this is where analysts and guests will be invited to do live streaming or blogging sessions, before or after appearing on SC, to help drive fans to linear or digital platforms.
In the center of the Annex studio is a giant glass cube, this is where the “Display Unit Team” will sit. The team consists of Preditors (Producer/Editors), Motion Graphic Operators, Researchers and Graphic Producers, whose job is to create content which will appear in more than 100 monitors in both SportsCenter studios. There is set of workstations for those actively working on the on-air show and a second set for those working pre-production for the next show up.

“This is SportsCenter” — The DC-2 lobby hosts three interactive towers that show a cascade of video squares showing every “This is SportsCenter” promo.
Fans Will Notice SportsCenter Enhancements in DC-2

Animation: A fresh, unique 3D environment supported by an integrated 2D counterpart to create stylized and inviting environments that feel energetic and embody the spirit of sports and the SportsCenter brand

Music & Sound Design: Evolves the SportsCenter brand with a modern feel while maintaining the signature melody. The theme has three distinctive packages: day time, night time and serious news

Informational Graphics: Updated graphics to show information that is clean, bold and crisp

Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation
DC-2 was submitted to the US Green Building Council for consideration for the “Certified” category of the LEED New Construction program. The following have been employed to reduce overall energy consumption:

• high efficiency condensing boilers

• CO2 monitoring for demand control ventilation

• high performance lighting (CFL and LED)

• lighting controls: occupancy sensors

• daylight control: electronic dimming

• variable frequency drive (VFD) controls on fan motors and pumps

• High thermal property glazing keeps the building cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

• Water efficient landscape design uses native plants selected on the basis of tolerance to dry conditions. No irrigation system for the site is needed

• A groundwater capture system treats groundwater which is used for toilet flushing thereby eliminating the use of municipal water

• An air handler condensate water capture system treats condensate water which is then used for cooling tower make-up, reducing the use of municipal water.

SportsCenter App
SportsCenter is the best example of ESPN’s app strategy – personalized, social and a template for cohesiveness across all ESPN apps. SportsCenter (formerly ScoreCenter) is the most popular sports app ever: 53 million total downloads.

“Our new visual design unites the linear and digital SportsCenter experiences, so whether you’re watching the show on TV or enjoying content on our mobile applications or interacting with our social experiences, you’re in a world that looks and feels like SportsCenter,” King said. “We’re bringing fans new ways to enjoy unforgettable storytelling, compelling interviews, state-of-the-art statistics and engaging, shareable content.”

LAPC
SportsCenter will debut from new studios in the Los Angeles Production Facility in conjunction with the show’s DC-2 launch to ensure a unified look and continuity of the SportsCenter brand.

ESPN’s Digital Center-2 to Debut in June info via ESPN.

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Top Active Lifestyle and Outdoor Brands Partner with GoPro Mountain Games

May 21, 2014 by

Top Active Lifestyle and Outdoor Brands Partner with GoPro Mountain Games
May 14, 2014 (Vail, Colo.) — For 12 years, the Mountain Games in Vail has teamed up with leading outdoor brands to produce the country’s largest celebration of mountain sports and culture. The Vail Valley Foundation, organizer of the annual event, is pleased to welcome many returning sponsors and a host of new brand partners to make the 2014 version of the GoPro Mountain Games the biggest and best yet.

Leading the list of brands is title sponsor GoPro, which returns for a second year.

“GoPro truly helped elevate the Mountain Games last year, raising overall awareness of the event on a global scale via their publishing platform and partnership,” states Michael Imhof, Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations for the Vail Valley Foundation. “Now that they’ve got a year of experience under their belt, the team at GoPro is really committed to making this the best outdoor festival in the world with bigger on-site activation, top music talent, more world-class athletes from their roster and more social media promotion.”

New to the event is Native Eyewear and sister brand Costa. Native will have a strong presence throughout the event footprint and Costa will be title sponsor of the new “Costa River Town” neighborhood inside Gerber Gear Town. Costa and Native will feature their latest sunglasses perfect for adventures on and off the water. 
Costa River Town will showcase daily free kayak & SUP clinics, morning SUP yoga, free fly fishing casting clinics and daily cocktail hours.

Another new brand partner at the event is Vasque, which is the title sponsor of the 10K Spring Run Off trail race, part of the Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Ultimate Mountain Challenge and one of the biggest and toughest 10K races in the country. LifeProof is also joining the GoPro Mountain Games as the presenting sponsor of the Gibbon Slackline World Cup event.

Returning to the GoPro Mountain Games are longtime sponsors Eddie Bauer, Redington, Thule, GNC, Eukanuba, Gerber, Vail Resorts, Subaru, Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, Vibram, Goal Zero, Klean Kanteen and many more.

About the Vail Valley Foundation
The Vail Valley Foundation is charged with enriching the Vail Valley and sustaining its unique spirit through the delivery of unparalleled arts, world class athletics and inspiring education programs throughout the community. For additional information on the Foundation, visit www.vvf.org.

About GoPro
GoPro makes the world’s most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture immersive and engaging footage of themselves during their favorite activities. GoPro’s HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used collectively by more consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals than any other camera in the world. Based in San Mateo, California, GoPro’s products are available in more than 30,000 stores in over 100 countries worldwide and direct via GoPro.com.

GOPRO®, HERO®, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Woodman Labs, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other company, product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their rightful owners.

Filed Under: News & Features, SPORTS

Cosmo Magazine Goes Backstage at The New York Pro

May 21, 2014 by

The competitive fitness scene is an often misunderstood by “mainstream media”. Most of the main stream media doesn’t take the time to ask questions and educate themselves on the niche industry before writing about it. It’s easier to describe someone with low body fat, over the top make up and a ridiculously fake tan as a freak bodybuilder. Kudos to Cosmopolitan magazine’s Senior Editor, Michelle Ruiz for her approach in writing about the New York Pro. She interviews a variety of women and asked questions that reveal what’s behind the blinded out suits and fake tan.

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A tweet reading, “These female bodybuilders LOVE how they look and don’t care what you think” went out to Cosmo’s 960,000 twitter followers and their Facebook page, which boasts over 5.1 million fans, shared the story as well.

Post by Cosmopolitan Magazine.

As expected, the comments range from praise to hate on the story. Check out the interviews / feature on Cosmo’s website and let them know what you think.

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2014 IFBB California Pro Figure Competitor List

May 20, 2014 by

The 2014 IFBB California Pro Figure contest will be held this Saturday in Culver City, California. The May 24th contest features IFBB Pro Figure and Masters IFBB Pro Figure in conjunction with the NPC California Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure and Bikini Championships. Currently, 27 women are on the competitor list for this weekend’s competition.

California Pro

2014 IFBB California Pro Figure Competitor List:
1. Victoria Adelus
2. Shalako Bradberry
3. Sasha Brown
4. Angela Coleman
5. Jessica Curry
6. Kimberly Dickson
7. Dawn Fernandez
8. Erin Harding
9. Jennifer Iritano
10. Sandie Kight
11. Meg Kruse
12. Nicole Kupser
13. Monica Labriola
14. Gretchen Lichtenstein
15. Julie Mayer
16. Lisandra McGrath
17. Michelle Mein
18. Alissa Parker
19. Alessandra Pinheiro
20. Camala Rodriguez
21. Jill St. Laurent
22. Tamara Sedlack
23. Melissa Smith
24. Zsuzsanna Toldi
25. Latorya Watts
26. Bojana Vasiljevic
27. Betty Vasquez

2014 IFBB California Pro Masters Figure Competitor List:
1. Ginete Delhaes
2. Kimberly Dickson
3. Dawn Fernandez
4. Sandie Kight
5. Meg Kruse
6. Monica Labriola
7. Gretchen Lichtenstein
8. Lisandra McGrath
9. Michelle Mein
10. Jill St. Laurent
11. Tamara Sedlack
12. Melissa Smith
13. Betty Vasquez

WHEN: Saturday, May 24, 2014
WHERE: Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
4117 Overland Avenue
Culver City, CA
TIME: Prejudging – 10am / Finals – 6pm

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2014 IFBB BODY POWER Pro Figure Results

May 19, 2014 by

The 2014 IFBB BODY POWER Pro Figure results are in and Zsuzsanna Toldi from Hungary took top honors. Coming in second was Amanda Doherty and rounding out the top three was Louise Rogers. The win qualifies Zsuzanna for the Figure Olympia held in Las Vegas, Nevada later this summer. She shared a photo on her twitter account after her win…


2014 IFBB BODY POWER Pro Figure Results
1. Zsuzsanna Toldi
2. Amanda Doherty
3. Louise Rogers
4. Ann Pratt
5. Lynsey Beattie
6. Kati Alander
7. Maria Jose Garcia Sanchez
8. Giada Simari
9. Ninamarie Richter
10. Anniken Froyslie
11. Mette Ulseth
12. Pia Marlen Johnsen
13. Kizzy Vaines

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2014 IFBB New York Pro Women’s Physique Results & Review

May 19, 2014 by

Juliana Malacarne remains undefeated as a women’s physique pro, at least in New York. She went into the 2014 IFBB New York Pro Women’s Physique competition as the favorite and she delivered with flying colors. This was the third time she’s won the New York Pro and there was no question she was the deserved winner. Will she carry that momentum to a win at the Olympia this September? We’ll have to wait and see on that but here’s the skinny on this year’s New York Pro Women’s Physique competition.

women physique results

THE HARDBODY 411:
Juliana was a bit tighter at this show than she was in Dallas the week prior. It’s likely she wasn’t at her best in Dallas due to cancelled flights and delays getting to the contest. She had the luxury of not flying for this contest and it showed. Juliana carries more muscle than many of the other competitors in the division but dare I say it’s a “pretty” look to her muscle. She’s downsized a bit from last year and will look to get into the top spot come Olympia time in a few months. No disrespect to the other women in this show but it was Juliana and everyone else.

Shawna Pringle has to be stoked with her finish as this was her IFBB Pro debut. She has nice shape and a good look for the division. If I was to nitpick, I’d say I wasn’t crazy about the suit cut on her bottoms from the back. Look for her to be a contender in future shows.

Fabiola Boulanger took home third place and had a solid showing. She carries a bit more muscle than Shawna but doesn’t have quite the shape she does. When she poses straight on her waist looks a little wide but from the side / twisting poses she hides it well.

Olga Beliakova finished in the top five for the first time in her pro career and was improved from her Dallas appearance. She has some crazy baseball sized biceps and as one of the shorter competitors has to come in a bit leaner than others. She has a nice look and has fun on stage which is refreshing. No one wants to flat footed angry posers and Olga does a good job of posing on her toes, something more Women’s Physique competitors should do.

Mascha Tieken brought an improved physique to the stage and it paid off with a fifth place finish. She came in a bit leaner than she had before and it suited her well. If she enters more competitions this year you’ll see her in the top spots once again.

SEE COMPETITION PHOTOS HERE.

2014 IFBB New York Pro Women’s Physique Results
1. Juliana Malacarne
2. Shawna Pringle
3. Fabiola Boulanger
4. Olga Beliakova
5. Mascha Tieken
6. Gloria Faulls
7. Orlandina Balan
8. Eva Pogacnik
9. Teresita Morales
10. Jill Rudison
11. Sheena Ohlig
12. Karen Gatto
13. Alicia Spearman
14. Amie Francisco
15. Nahiany Berbet Nery
16. Ida Sefland
16. Tracy Weller

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2014 IFBB New York Pro Figure Results and Review

May 19, 2014 by

The 2014 IFBB New York Pro Figure showcased a number of competitors however the judges had their hands full with what they were presented with. We saw some women with more vascularity than the male bodybuilders and others who left you wondering where they had turned pro.

Heading into the show it appeared to be a three woman race with the favorites (at least on paper) being Heather Dees, Camala Rodriquez and Genn Strobo. Based on previous shows and finishes Heather Dees was the one to beat. Things didn’t quite shake out that way.

new york pro figure

THE HARDBODY 411:
Camala Rodriquez was better than what we saw in Pittsburgh earlier this month but still not at her all-time best. She had the best shape and symmetry in the show and that deservedly put her in the winner’s circle. She’ll need to be a bit tighter at the Olympia if she hopes to be in the top three. Overall not a bad show for her and she was head and shoulders above the rest in this field. Look for her to make it three wins in a row if she heads to California for the Cal Pro.

Genn Strobo appeared a bit over depleted and tired on stage. I’m not a big fan of the dark makeup around the eyes and it make her appear even more drawn in than she was. She has to watch her vascularity on stage especially in her shoulders. I know it’s a timing thing with her and she has a fast metabolism so one minute she can appear flat and the others she’s full and vascular. Genetically, she doesn’t have the same flow to her physique as some of the other competitors but has steadily improved since turning pro. She’s not qualified for the Olympia yet so we’ll see her on stage again. I like her with longer hair (like she had here) and her suit was gorgeous.

Laurie Green finished in third and has to be ecstatic with her placing. She was just two points away from finishing in the runner-up spot. I like the fullness she brought to the stage last year but it’s hard to argue with her improved placings. She has a noticeably downsized physique and the judges have been rewarding her new look. She’s was a bit smaller in her quads and shallow in her upper chest compared to Camala but held her own. If she continues to add some width to her back and brings up her quads up in size she’ll continue to be in the mix. Overall a great finish for Laurie.

Andrea Calhoun finished in fourth and continues to improve. She’s one of the shorter competitors but has great shape and hangs with the taller gals. If she continues to improve her posing and presentation she’ll be a contender for the top five in future shows. Andrea tends to present a little lopsided and lean too far forward when posing her back. She doesn’t need to add any more size to her quads and could have been a tad tighter in her glutes and hamstrings.

Beckie Boddie rounded out the top five. She brought a fair amount of muscle to the stage and a bit too vascular in my opinion. This was her highest finish as a pro. We’ll see if she can duplicate t his finish in future competitions.

Kelly Keiser showed promise in her pro debut with a sixth place finish. She’ll need to continue to add size to her frame to move up but overall a good showing. Elissa Martis has a ton of potential. She finished in seventh at this show and I wouldn’t have argued if she was in the top five. She just needs to streamline her physique a bit but overall she’s one to watch in the months ahead.

Overall the competition was a bit lackluster. Some of the women came in way too hard and overly conditioned. The judges should see striations in a Figure competitor’s glutes. A few competitors looked like they were ready to transition into the bikini division. The judges were faced with trying to place a field of competitors with a variety of looks. Yes, this is often the case however this show was more than I’ve seen in quite some time.

What about Dees? Heather was way off. She knew it and you could see it on her face when she took the stage. She finished out of the top ten for the first time in over 3 years. Earlier this year (in March), Heather placed second at the Figure International and the Australian Pro. The drastic drop to 14th at this show was a surprise to everyone. Something clearly didn’t go as planned. She’ll likely take some time off to regroup before the Olympia. She’ll likely enter a show before the Figure Olympia to regain some momentum.

SEE CONTEST PHOTOS HERE.

2014 IFBB New York Pro Figure Results
1. Camala Rodriguez
2. Gennifer Strobo
3. Laurie Green
4. Andrea Calhoun
5. Beckie Boddie
6. Kelly Keiser
7. Elissa Martis
8. Annette Mendez
9. Georgina Lona
10. Andrea Cantone
11. Patty Zariello
12. Rinnah Schmid
13. Tara Chandler
14. Heather Dees
15. Diana Schnaidt
16. Maria Allegro
16. Laurel Bickford
16. Kim Clark
16. Laura Davies
16. Erin Ehrlich
16. Robynn Europe
16. Sidibe Khoudiedji
16. Elizabeth Maurice
16. Lisandra McGrath
16. Christina Mehling
16. Tamara Sedlack
16. Jill St.Laurent
16. Tamen Stuve
16. Katerina Tarbox
16. Magdalena Wilk

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Yeshaira Robles Repeats – 2014 IFBB New York Pro Bikini Results

May 19, 2014 by

The New York Pro always showcases the top competitors in the IFBB Bikini division and this year was no different. The reigning Ms Bikini Olympia and Bikini International champ, Ashley Kaltwasser had been on a hot streak and seemed unbeatable, at least on paper heading into this show. Yeshaira Robles was the defending New York Pro champ and coming off a win at the Pittsburgh Pro earlier this month. When it came to the finals, Yeshaira and Ashley were the last two women standing.

2014 IFBB New York Pro Bikini Results

THE HARDBODY 411
The results played out just like last year, at least for the top two spots, and Yeshaira retained her New York Pro title. She has natural stage presence and comes across as sexy and sassy without it being over the top. She adds a little cutesy smile and you can’t help but smile with the energy she brings to the stage. Yeshaira is the epitome of class and one of the pros up and coming bikini competitors should look to on how to present themselves. She has to feel confident heading into the Olympia later this summer.

Ashley wasn’t quite as sharp as we’ve seen her in previous shows but she wasn’t too far off what we’ve seen in the past. She seems a bit nervous at times when she presents herself and her posing/walking in heels could use a bit of work. She has an athletic physique but lacks the energy some of the other women do on stage. At this point in her pro career, I’d like to see her with a bit more energy and be in the moment when on stage. Still a second place finish is nothing to be disappointed in. She was second at this show last year and like last year lost by a narrow margin to Yeshaira.

In third place was Stephanie Mahoe. Stephanie was definitely better than her Pittsburgh appearance earlier this month. She had trouble with her tanning at some shows but it wasn’t an issue here. Stephanie didn’t seem like she was having fun on stage and her presentation was good but lacked energy. I’d like to see her with a bit more sass and enjoy herself rather than just go through the motions.

Stacey Alexander was a bit off from what we’ve seen from her in previous shows. She was tighter at her Pittsburgh appearance where she finished second. Stacey has positioned herself as a top five competitor in every show she enters. The little details have been fixed like her hair and makeup. If she sticks with what works on those all she needs to do is bring a tighter booty and she’s good to go.

Lacey Deluca was much tighter than we’ve seen in previous shows and cursed (or blessed depending on your point of view) with a booty. The only thing that took me back was how drawn in her face was. She’ll need to watch that in future shows as the drawn in face flies with bodybuilders but not so much with bikini competitors. She continues to improve and as long as she keeps doing that she’ll be in the mix. A top five finish in this lineup is a solid placing for her.

A few of my personal favorites…
I like the look Belinda Kiriakou from Canada brings to the stage. She ditched the excessive hands through the hair pose she had in Dallas but still needs to work on her presentation. There’s a timing to it and she tends to hit a couple too many poses and stays on stage longer than others. She carries a bit more muscle than some of the other women but overall she has a great look.

Antanique Landry has a look that separates her from the rest of the competitors. She’s beautiful and has some of the best hair in the division. I love that she went with the natural look versus straightening it. If she brings her legs down in size just a bit you will see her move up. She’s definitely one to watch in future shows.

Amy Updike has a great physique and I like that she doesn’t cover up her tattoos. If she improves her posing from the back just a bit she’ll move up in the placings. I like her potential and the more stage time she gets the more she’ll improve.

Sabrina Nicole brought her best to the stage and it may have been a bit too much for the judges. She has a rock’n set of abs and while I’m a fan of the look it didn’t resonate with the judges this time around. She’s a taller competitor so I don’t think she needs the super thick heels she was sporting but hey what do I know?

See contest photos here.

2014 IFBB New York Pro Bikini Results
1. Yeshaira Robles
2. Ashley Kaltwasser
3. Stephanie Mahoe
4. Stacey Alexander
5. Lacey DeLuca
6. Narmin Assria
7. Belinda Kiriakou
8. Angeles Burke
9. Callie Bundy
10. Vladimira Krasova
11. Antanique Landry
12. Anna Starodubtseva
13. Breanne Hensman
14. Francine Slobodnik
15. Jade Carroll
16. Maria Annunziata
16. Yarishna Ayala
16. Chaundra Bagwell
16. Danielle Carr
16. Marcela Cabral
16. Becky Clawson
16. Rachelle Dejean
16. Diana Graham
16. Joanne Holden
16. Amira Lamb
16. Jana Majernikova
16. Sabrina Nicole
16. Jessica Renee
16. Amy Updike
16. Nissan Weaver

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2014 IFBB NEW YORK PRO Competitor Lists

May 12, 2014 by

The IFBB Pros will be back in action this weekend (May 17th) at the 2014 IFBB New York Pro in New York, New York. The top three from last year’s Figure competition will not be in the show so we’ll see a new top three in that division. In Bikini, Yeshaira Robles will be back to defend her title and reigning Bikini Olympia Champ Ashley Kaltwasser will look to leave with another title. Defending champ in the women’s physique, Juliana Malacarne will look to leave with the title again and is coming off a win at the Dallas Europa.

2014 New York Pro competitor lists

Note there will likely be more names added to this list before show time so check back for updates. *Updated 3:45pm – May 12, 2014

2014 IFBB NEW YORK PRO Competitor Lists:
2014 IFBB NEW YORK PRO FIGURE
1. Marie Allegro
2. Julie Aragon
3. Laurel Bickford
4. Beckie Boddie
5. Andrea Cantone
6. Tara Chandler
7. Kim Clark
8. Laura Davies
9. Heather Dees
10. Erin Ehlrich
11. Laurie Green
12. Kelly Keiser
13. Elissa Martis
14. Elizabeth Maurice
15. Lisandra McGrath
16. Christina Mehling
17. Camala Rodriquez
18. Jill S. Laurent
19. Rinnah Schmid
20. Diana Schnaidt
21. Tamara Sedlack
22. Gennifer Strobo
23. Tamen Stuve
24. Katerina Tarbox
25. Magdalena Wilk
26. Patty Zariello
27. Andrea Calhoun
28. Georgina Lona
29. Annette Mendez
30. Magdalena Wilk

2014 IFBB NEW YORK PRO BIKINI
1. Stacey Alexander
2. Maria Annunziata
3. Narmin Assria
4. Yarishna Ayala
5. Chaundra Bagwell
6. Callie Bundy
7. Marcela Cabral
8. Danielle Carr
9. Taylor Jade Carroll
10. Rachelle DeJean
11. Lacey DeLuca
12. Diana Graham
13. Breanne Hensman
14. Joanne Holden
15. Ashley Kaltwasser
16. Sidibe Khoudiedji
17. Belinda Kiriakou
18. Vladimira Krasova
19. Stephanie Mahoe
20. Jane Majernikova
21. Jessica Renee
22. Yeshaira Robles
23. Francine Slobodnik
24. Anna Starodubtseva
25. Amy Updike
26. Angeles Burke
27. Becky Clawson
28. Amira Lamb
29. Antanique Landry
30. Nissan Weaver

2014 IFBB NEW YORK PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
1. Orlandina Balan
2. Olga Beliakova
3. Nahiany Berbet Nery
4. Fabiola Boulanger
5. Gloria Faulls
6. Amie Grancisco
7. Teresita Morales
8. Eva Pogcnik
9. Shawna Pringle
10. Jill Rudison
11. Ida Sefland
12. Alicia Spearman
13. Mascha Tieken
14. Tracy Weller
15. Juliana Malacarne
16. Karen Gatto
17. Sheena Ohlig

2014 IFBB NEW YORK PRO MEN’S PHYSIQUE
1. Andre Adams
2. Anton Antipov
3. Mike Balan
4. Murat Demir
5. Brian Upstein
6. Vincent Fiore
7. Chris Gurunlian
8. Sadik Hadzovic
9. Shawn Lebega
10. Nick Olsen
11. German Pacheco
12. Jason Poston
13. Sharif Reid
14. Sean Sapera
15. Jonathan Sebastian
16. A.J. Shukoori
17. Rich Tuma
18. David Valezquez
19. Derrick Wade
20. Derrick Yuvienco
21. Matt Acton
22. Nate Baumbick
23. Jonathan Cetera
24. Chad Demchik
25. Robert Ortiz
26. Pierre Vuala

2014 IFBB NEW YORK PRO MEN’S 212 BODYBUILDING
1. Breon Ansley
2. Thomas Benagli
3. Curtis Bryant
4. Marco Cardona
5. Aaron Clark
6. Guy Cisternino
7. Shaun Clarida
8. Guy Ducasse
9. Abiu Feliz
10. Milton Holloway
11. Lukas Osladil
12. Bryan Pazdzierz
13. Craig Richardson
14. Marco Rivera
15. Amit Sapir
16. Steve Silverman
17. Gregory Ulysse
18. Marvin Ward
19. Mike Yablon
20. Baito Abbaspour
21. Stan McQuay
22. Baito Abbaspour

2014 IFBB NEW YORK PRO MEN’S BODYBUILDING
1. Fouad Abiad
2. Henri Pierre Ano
3. Max Charles
4. Jon Delarosa
5. Constaninos Demetrio
6. Michael Kefalianos
7. Juan Morel
8. Sergey Shelestov
9. Salid Tejan Kamara
10. Daniel Toth
11. Akim Williams
12. Eboni Wilson
13. Jeff Beckham
14. Lionel Beyeke
15. Marius Dohne

For tickets and more information on the show visit: http://www.bevfrancis.com/npcnortheast/ifbb-ny-pro

ORDER OF EVENTS – PREJUDGING at 11am PST
– Women’s Physique
– Men’s Physique
– 212 Men’s Bodybuilding
– Open Men’s Bodybuilding
– Figure
– Bikini

FINALS – 6pm EST (Same Order – with top five posedown for men at the end followed by awards)

CONTEST VENUE:
Tribeca Performing Arts Center
199 Chambers Street
New York, NY

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USA Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn Joins Hyperice

May 7, 2014 by

IRVINE, Calif.–()–Hyperice announced today that Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion and Four-time overall World Cup ski champion Lindsey Vonn joins the company as an equity partner to help drive the science and innovation of the brand’s recovery technology products. Vonn is no stranger to recovery and rehabilitation after enduring two season-ending knee injuries in just as many years, keeping her out of competition on the 2013 World Cup Tour in addition to the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

hyper ice vonn

The strategic partnership between Hyperice—a company committed to developing world-class products for injury prevention and recovery—and Vonn, will integrate sports science and technology to advance product development innovation, tracking progress throughout Vonn’s rehabilitation period. The goal of this partnership is to further advance Vonn’s recovery efforts, while also ensuring that Hyperice technology continues to progress in delivering effective solutions for decreasing injury, optimizing performance and enhancing recovery.

Vonn was introduced to Hyperice’s signature ice compression device after tearing her ACL and MCL in her right knee on February 5th, 2013 while competing in the World Championships in Schladming, Austria.

“As an athlete you learn quickly that your performance isn’t just dependent on training but also what you do to recover afterwards,” said Vonn. “Following my injuries, Hyperice became a huge part of my routine so I’m excited to work with them on driving innovation in recovery.”

Post by Lindsey Vonn.

With the feedback and direction provided by Vonn and her Physical Therapist, Lindsay Winninger, Hyperice is set to launch new innovative products following their signature ice compression device line starting this summer. Vonn joins Adrian Peterson, Hope Solo, Blake Griffin, Rudy Gay and Troy Polamalu as Hyperice shareholders.

“The same dedication that made Lindsey the best skier in the world is the same dedication she is applying to her recovery,” said Hyperice founder Anthony Katz. “She embodies every quality that we look for in an athlete, and we’re confident that our partnership, along with her incredible work ethic will get her back on top.”

About Hyperice Inc.:
Hyperice is a recovery technology company specializing in portable high performance sports medicine and orthopedic devices that provide preventative treatment, accelerate injury recovery, and enhance muscle and joint performance. The company’s signature product is a two-part ice compression system composed of an ultra thin ice cell featuring patented air release technology and a specially designed compression wrap for each of the body’s major muscles and joints. The innovative two-part system acts together to harness the power of real ice, which optimizes cold compression therapy and enhances the body’s natural recovery mechanisms. Hyperice’s groundbreaking technology is setting the standard for active recovery systems and can be found on several of the world’s elite athletes, in professional and collegiate training rooms and in rehabilitation facilities.

Learn more on https://www.facebook.com/HyperIce

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2014 IFBB Europa Supershow Pro Competitor Lists

May 6, 2014 by

2014 IFBB Europa Supershow Pro competitor lists have been released and this show has lived up to the saying, “everything is bigger in Texas”. Currently, 135 IFBB pros are slated to competed and look for a few more to be added before showtime. This event is typically held in August but due to scheduling conflicts with the venue it has been moved up to May. The show is held in conjunction with a NPC event, huge expo and a variety of other sports and activities in Dallas, Texas.

Dallas Europa

2014 IFBB Europa Supershow Pro Competitor Lists *Updated May 7th

2014 IFBB Europa Supershow Pro Figure
1. MayLa Ash
2. Viviana Baca Servin
3. Michelle Beck
4. Laura Belew
5. Shalako Bradberry
6. Tammy Bravomalo
7. Sasha Brown
8. Jessica Canty
9. Clarissa Castaneda
10. Kim Clark
11. Vicki Counts
12. Jessica Curry
13. Kimberly Dickson
14. Krista Dunn
15. Allison Frahn
16. Angie Garcia
17. Ryan Hays
18. Monica Labriola
19. Alissa Parker
20. Marcee Renee
21. Rinnah Schmid
22. Diana Schnaidt
23. Danielle Sereluca
24. Katerina Tarbox
25. Jennifer Taylor
26. Ann Titone
27. Megan Wyble
28. Stephanie McDonald
29. Elvimar Sanchez

2014 IFBB Europa Supershow Pro Women’s Physique
1. Heather Barbe
2. Olga Beliakova
3. Erica Blockman
4. La’Drissa Bonivel
5. Jessica Bowman
6. Beni Bueno Lopez
7. Ayanna Carroll
8. Desunka Dawson
9. Gloria Faulls
10. Cassandra Floyd
11. Jessica Gaines
12. Susan Graham
13. Hannah Hallman
14. Cathy Jackson
15. Juliana Malacarne
16. LaDawn McDay
17. Nuria Novoa
18. Minna Pajulahti
19. Dona Pohl
20. Elizabeth Schneider
21. Ida Sefland
22. Tish Shelton
23. Sabrina Taylor
24. Stephanie Willes
25. Rita Rae

2014 IFBB Europa Supershow Pro Bikini
1. Jessica Arevalo
2. Kelsie Burgin
3. Michelle Lynn Capraru
4. Jennifer Dawn
5. Karey Grabow
6. Crystal Green
7. Michelle Johnson
8. Belinda Kieriakou
9. Vladka Krasova
10. Anna Larsson
11. Jenee Leger
12. Michelle Lewin
13. Dayna Maleton
14. Michelle Mein
15. Ashriel Osgood
16. Cara Ovis
17. Lindsay Oxford
18. Caryn Paolini
19. Kamilah Powell
20. Monique Ricardo
21. Jessica Renee
22. Aly Veneno
23. Natalie Waples
24. Amy Updike

2014 IFBB Europa Supershow Pro Men’s Bodybuilding
1. Baito Abbaspour
2. Fouad Abiad
3. Timmy Gaillard
4. Johnnie Jackson
5. Malcolm Marshall
6. Zaher Moukahal
7. An Nguyen
8. Butch Rolle
9. Sergey Shelestov
10. Vladimir Sizov
11. Daniel Toth
12. Branch Warren
13. Eddy Wilson

2014 IFBB Europa Supershow Pro Men’s 212
1. Thomas Benagli
2. Guy Cisternino
3. Guy Ducasse
4. Moba Edwards
5. Derik Farnsworth
6. Wendell Floyd
7. Shavis Higa
8. Milton Holloway, Jr.
9. Janos Kubik
10. Cory Mathews
11. Kevin Ofurum
12. Amit Sapir
13. Bleu Taylor
14. Lornezo Jones
15. Jojo Ntiforo

2014 IFBB Europa Supershow Pro Men’s Physique
1. Todd Abrams
2. Fawad Ahadi
3. Ron Alexander
4. Michael Anderson
5. John Arterberry
6. Mike Balan
7. Robin Balogh
8. Charles Chester
9. Shane Eslahi
10. Negus Ferguson
11. Denis Gusev
12. Sheridan Hause
13. Eric Hedelberg
14. Jim Holcomb
15. Greg Jones
16. Jacques Lewis
17. Tone Martin
18. Stephen Mass
19. Steve Mousharbash
20. John Nguyen
21. Robert Ortiz
22. Matt Pattison
23. Reynaldo Pickwoad
24. Jason Poston
25. Rodney Razor
26. Arya Saffaie
27. Jonathan Sebastian
28. Willie Spencer
29. Tyler Stines
30. Jason Tessler
31. Ryan Terry
32. Tony Torres
33. Rich Tuma
34. Jeffrey Velazquez
35. James Hodges

For more information on the show and to purchase tickets visit: www.europaexpo.com/dallas-2014.

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2014 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Preview & Competitor Lists

May 2, 2014 by

Nearly 100 IFBB pros will compete this weekend at the 2014 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro. The women will compete in pro bikini and figure divisions at this event. The men’s physique competitors will also take the stage. Along with the pro competition is the NPC portion of the event, which always showcases some of top amateur physiques. Many of the top male bodybuilders will also take the stage on Saturday night for the annual guest posing.

pittsburgh pro

THE HARDBODY 411:

PRO FIGURE PREVIEW
The 2014 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Bikini is going to be a very competitive competition and the top five could go a number of ways. Currently, 27 women are slated to compete but a few favorites should rise to the top. Look for the defending champ, Yeshaira Robles be the one to beat here. Yeshaira has the looks, the body and posing down. She’s my pick for the win as she can go from sassy and sexy to cute in a blink of an eye. She’ll be put to the test with always improving Stacey Alexander. Stacey is polished and poised on stage and continues to bring a better look each time she competes. She could be in the winner’s circle is Yeshaira isn’t at her best.

Amanda Latona will undoubtedly be in the top five but where. She’s won a number of competitions in her career but has placed behind Yeshaira and Stacey in previous outings. She’ll have to be at her best to leave Pittsburgh with the win. I see her in the 3-5 spot but hey you never know. Rising star, Janet Layug has the looks and could be the one to shake things up if she’s on her A-game. Janet continues to improve her physique with time and while she’ll have a tough time with this line up she should be in the mix for a top five spot. Sarah LeBlanc will look to make it three in a row after winning in St. Louis and Orlando. She also continues to improve with each show and this will be her toughest competition to date.

Narmin Assria will try to hang with the big dogs on the East. She typically competes on the West Coast and fairs well but will it carry over to the East? She’ll have her work cut out for her to be in the top five. Callie Bundy continues to improve and could be one in the mix. Lacey Deluca always finds her way into the top 10 but will she be able to be in the top 5? She continues to bring in a tighter physique and if her booty is tight she could be in the mix. Stephanie Mahoe is a bubble girl who is sometimes in the top spots and other times on the outside looking in. Little details like her posing and tan will make a difference here. I like the look Pollianna Moss brings to the stage. A native of Brazil and now living in Hawaii she always brings a tight and toned physique. She should be in the mix for the top callout or two. If Jessica Renee brings the look she has in the past two shows, she could also be a contender for the top spots.

Anyone could bring their best and be in the hunt but based on prior showings that’s how I see things shaking out at the 2014 Pittsburgh Pro Bikini

2014 Pittsburgh Pro Bikini Competitors
1. Natalie Abrhiem
2. Stacey Alexander
3. Narmin Assria
4. Yarishna Ayala
5. Paula Lorena Bucio Moran
6. Callie Bundy
7. Alexis Burke
8. Angeles Burke
9. Taylor Jade Carroll
10. Maria Chase
11. Lacey DeLuca
12. Breanne Hensman
13. Joanne Holden
14. Belinda Kiriakou
15. Amanda Latona
16. Janet Layug
17. Sarah LeBlanc
18. Stephanie Mahoe
19. Pollianna Moss
20. Mylien Nguyen
21. Sabrina Nicole
22. Ashley Pfaff
23. Jessica Renee
24. Satrice Rigsby
25. Yeshaira Robles
26. Lisa Schmkat
27. Francine Slobodnik

PRO FIGURE PREVIEW
The Pro Figure competition has nearly 30 competitors listed but you have to figure it’s Camala Rodriquez’s show to lose. Since she made the switch from Fitness to Figure she’s held her own in nearly every competition she’s entered. If Camala brings the physique she has in recent shows, she will leave your champ. Allison Frahn should be in the mix but will need to be on point with her conditioning to be compared next to Camala. I like Elissa Martis for a top callout in this competition. She has a nice look and if she’s on the money with her conditioning she could be in the mix for a top spot. Monica Labriola and Laurie Green are likely candidates for the top five callout but would need to be at their all-time best to leave with the top spot. Look for Andrea Calhoun to be in in the hunt, again if her conditioning is on point. Julie Mayer has found success in her last couple of shows an could be another name you see at the top of this group.

2014 Pittsburgh Pro Figure Competitors
1. Mayla Ash
2. Laura Belew
3. Laurel Bickford
4. Tammy Bravomalo
5. Jennifer Brown
6. Andrea Calhoun
7. Maggy Cambronero
8. Andrea Cantone
9. Jessica Canty
10. Edith Driver
11. Allison Frahn
12. Susana Garcia
13. Karina Grau
14. Laurie Green
15. Ryan Hays
16. Monica Labriola
17. Georgina Lona
18. Elissa Martis
19. Julie Mayer
20. Annette Mendez
21. Alissa Parker
22. Amy Puglise
23. Camala Rodriquez
24. Rinnah Schmid
25. Danielle Sereluca
26. Melissa Smith
27. Tamen Stuve
28. Katerina Tarabox
29. Patty Zariello

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2014 IFBB Mozolani Pro Competitors

May 2, 2014 by

The 2014 IFBB Mozolani Pro will take place this weekend in Zilina, Slovakia. The event will feature women’s pro figure, bikini and men’s 212 bodybuilding. This will be the first time the pros and amateurs share the stage in Slovakia.

2014 IFBB Mozolani Pro Figure Competitors:
1. Kati Alander
2. Ekaterina Gamagina
3. Olga Karavayeva
4. Christina Mehling
5. Ann Pratt
6. Natalia Revagova Lenartova
7. Louise Rogers
8. Giada Simari
9. Zsuzsann Toldi
10. Mette Ulseth

2014 IFBB Mozolani Pro Bikini Competitors:
1. Michelle Brennan
2. My Coustels
3. Christina Strom Fjaere
4. Margret Gnaar
5. Jana Majernikova
6. Eregina Svetlana
7. Anna Virmajoki
8. Nikola Weiterova

2014 IFBB Mozolani Pro Men’s 212 Competitors
1. Sami Al Haddad
2. Khalid Almohsinawi
3. Robert Belisle
4. Marian Cambal
5. Raul Carrasco Jimenez
6. Pierre Chamoun
7. Dobromir Delev
8. Mark Dugdale
9. Jan Kubik
10. Lukas Osladil
11. Amit Sapir
12. Vicente Santamaria Martinez
13. Petr Vanis

For more info visit: www.mozolani.com

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