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2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Results – Genn Strobo & Stacey Alexander Win Big

May 31, 2015 by

Puerto Rico Pro Results

The inaugural IFBB Puerto Rico Pro is in the books and things played out largely how we thought they’d go. In the Figure competition it was Florida’s Genn Strobo and everyone else. She won the Puerto Rico Pro Figure competition in unanimous fashion. Stacey Alexander took the top spot in Bikini and will head back to the Olympia where she’ll look to give the champ a run for her money. Gloria Faulls left Puerto Rico with the win in Women’s Physique and an Olympia qualification. The show also featured the men’s competition. Marco Rivera took home $3,000 and the title of first-ever Puerto Rico Pro Men’s 212 Bodybuilding Champion. The Total Prize money for this show was $29,250 divided amongst all divisions.

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Results

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Figure Results
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
1. Genn Strobo $2500
2. Andrea Calhoun $1750
3. Bruna Miyagui $750
4. Karina Grau
5. Yolanda Alvardo
6. Jennifer Brown
7. Marcia Garcia
8. Kim Clark
9. Melanise Pettee
10. Brook Cook
11. Selena Pons
12. Tatum Bounds
13. Leah Berti
14. Vanessa Jacobs
15. Mavis Tozzi
16. Ann Bunge
16. Bernadett Matassa
16. Bernita Stuckey

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Masters Figure Results
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
1. Kim Clark $1250
2. Melanise Pettee $875
3. Holly Beck $375
4. Selena Pons
5. Tatum Bounds
6. Vanessa Jacobs
7. Mavis Tossi
8. Bernita Stuckey
9. Debbie Fowler
10. Ann Bunge

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Bikini Results
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
1. Stacey Alexander $2,000
2. Courtney King $1,000
3. Angeles Burke $500
4. Andreanna Calhoun
5. Romina Basualdo
6. Aly Garcia
7. Brittany Taylor
8. Catherine Radulic
9. Yarishna Ayala Otero
10. Vladimira Krasova
11. Gigi Amurao
12. Ashley Wade
13. Anna Kiseleva
14. Sarah James Brown
15. Beth Transue
16. Natalie Abrhiem
16. Michelle Brannan
16. Magdalena Coffman
16. Ana Rita Contreras
16. Vicki Counts
16. Mary Dent
16. Jana Dobos Majenikova
16. Amanda Marinelli
16. Samantha Maycock
16. Lisandra McGrath
16. Kristen Moffett
16. Cristina Ortiz

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Master’s Bikini Results
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
1. Vicki Counts $1,000
2. Janet Lynn West $500
3. Mary Dent $250
4. Kristen Moffett
5. Amanda Marinelli
6. Lisandra McGrath
7. Andrea Beam

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Women’s Physique Results
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
1. Gloria Faulls $2,000
2. Silvia Alves Fraga $1,000
3. Jennifer Hernandez $750
4. Antoinette Downie
5. Jessica Gaines
6. Rachel Baker
7. Frances Mendez
8. Tammy Patnode
9. Ana Paul Silva
10. Mikalia Soto
11. Paloma Parra
12. Evangeline Belton
13. Rose Brunner
14. Orlandina Balan
15. Rocio Guillen
16. Sara-Aude Salbot
16. Jill Dearmin
16. Lisa Lopez
16. Danielle Mastromatteo
16. Dona Pohl
16. Elizabeth Schneider
16. Nola Trimble
16. Tracy Weller

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Master Women’s Physique Results
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
1. Jennifer Hernandez $1,250
2. Rachel Baker $875
3. Frances Mendez $375
4. Tammy Patnode
5. Paloma Parra
6. Evangeline Belton
7. Rose Brunner
8. Rocio Guillen
9. Elizabeth Schneider
10. Lisa Lopez
11. Tracy Weller
12. Jill Dearmin
13. Dona Phl

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Men’s Physique Results
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
1. Chase Savoie $2,000
2. Arash Rahbar $1,000
3. Ryan Hinton $500
4. Denis Gusev
5. Lorenzo Orozco
6. Axel Alvarez, Jr
7. Travales Blount
8. Michael Anderson
9. Michael Bevins
10. Nicholas Dennard
11. Jim Holcomb
12. William Sullivan
13. Ramon Dodson
14. Tim Santiago
15. David Velazquez
16. A.J. Cannon
16. Victor James Clark
16. Michael Feeks
16. David Gonzalez
16. Mario Hervas
16. Aaron O’Connell

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Master Men’s Physique Results
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
1. Lorenzo Orozco $1,000
2. Michael Anderson $500
3. Jim Holcomb $250
4. Tim Santiago
5. David Velazquez
6. A.J. Cannon
7. Victor James Clark

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 212 Results
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
1. Marco Rivera $3,000
2. Shaun Clarida $2,000
3. Manuel Manchado $1,000
4. Raul Carrasco
5. Milton Martinez
6. Leonardo Pacheco
7. Caleb Blanchard
8. Alison Maria
9. Carlos Rabiei
10. Mauricio Solis
11. Rafael Cabrera
12. Willie Vegas

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Prize Money:
Total Prize Money – $29,250

IFBB 212 Men Bodybuilding
1st $3000
2nd $2000
3rd $1000

IFBB Men’s Physique
1st $2000
2nd $1000
3rd $500

IFBB Masters 40+ Men’s Physique
1st $1000
2nd $500
3rd $250

IFBB Bikini
1st $2000
2nd $1000
3rd $500

IFBB Masters 40+ Bikini
1st $1000
2nd $500
3rd $250

IFBB Masters 40+ FIGURE
1st $1250
2nd $875
3rd $375

IFBB Women’s Physique
1st $2000
2nd $1000
3rd $500

IFBB Masters 40+ Women’s Physique
1st $1000
2nd $500
3rd $250

Filed Under: Contest Results

Kate Abate Wins 2015 IFBB Northern California Pro Bikini

May 30, 2015 by

2015 Northern California Pro

Kate Abate Wins 2015 IFBB Northern California Pro Bikini and Krissy Chin takes the top spot in the Masters division. Angela Marquez moved up from last week’s showing and finished in second. Rounding out the top five were Tamara Haddad, Liana Moroz and Alicia Marie.


2015 IFBB Northern California Pro Bikini Results
Sacramento, CA – May 30, 2015
1. Kate Abate
2. Angela Marquez
3. Tamara Haddad
4. Liana Moroz
5. Alicia Marie
6. Francesca Lauren
7. Crystal Rose Matthews
8. Ashriel Osgood
9. Valeria Ammirato
10. Jamie Adams
11. Enjoli Enrique
12. Kristina Olson
13. Krissy Chin
14. Camile Periat
15. Michelle Mein
16. Lisa Asuncion
17. Harriet Davis
17. Emma Fernandez
17. Sheena Jayne Martin
17. Lori Lynn Micheff
17. Joni Ortiz
17. Cassidy Smothers
17. Christina Williams
17. Anne Marie Cavalho

2015 IFBB Northern California Pro Masters Bikini Results
Sacramento, CA – May 30, 2015
1. Krissy Chin
2. Camile Periat
3. Michelle Mein
4. Anna Marie Caravalho
5. Christina Williams
6. Joni Ortiz
7. Harriet Davis
8. Lori Lynn Micheff
9. Shannon Atkinson
10. Emma Fernandez

Read more on the Northern California Pro Bikini.

Filed Under: Contest Results

Jacklyn Abrams Wins 2015 IFBB Mile High Pro

May 30, 2015 by

2015 IFBB Mile High Pro
The hometown favorite delivered in Denver on Saturday night. Jacklyn Abrams has steadily added sized to her physique since her competition days as a Fitness competitor. The added size and balance paid off at the 2015 IFBB Mile High Pro. The win earned a trip to the Olympia Women’s Physique showdown held in September. She beat out a competitive field of women and didn’t have to travel far to so. Coming in second was Erica Blackman and rounding out the top three was Paula Frega. Fourth place went to Tracy Hess and in fifth was Laura Richards. This was Laura’s pro debut and made the switch to Physique after turning pro in Women’s Bodybuilding at the 2014 NPC USA.

Earnest Flowers from Colorado Springs, Colorado took home the top spot and a trip to the Olympia showdown. Alex Carneiro and Jake Campus tied for second and third but Jake ended up winning the tie-breaker.

2015 IFBB Mile High Pro Women’s Physique Results
May 30, 2015 – Denver, Colorado
1. Jacklyn Abrams
2. Erica Blockman
3. Paula Frega
4. Tracy Hess
5. Laura Richards
6. Rachel Loftis
7. Melissa Pearo
8. Keri Ann Heitzman
9. CeaAnna Kerr
10. Lisa Stark
11. Antonia Perdikakis
12. Kellyn Huehn
13. Janeen Lankowski
14. Nadia Meyer
15. Roxie Beckles
16. Andrea Boudreaux

2015 IFBB Mile High Pro Men’s Physique Results
May 30, 2015 – Denver, Colorado
1. Earnest Flowers
2. Jake Campus
3. Alex Carneiro
4. Brandon Hendrickson
5. Brent Guillory
6. Anthony Ramsey
7. Stephen Mass
8. Cory Lagasse
9. Kameron Bailey
10. Jason Alan Robinson
11. Brent Johnson
12. Negus Ferguson
13. Austin Standage
14. Tim DeGroot
15. Tony Torres
16. Trevor Larsen

Read more: http://www.hardbodynews.com/category/ifbb-npc-contests/#ixzz3bg9lAql9

Filed Under: Contest Results

2015 IFBB Omaha Pro Results

May 30, 2015 by

Omaha Pro Results
The 2015 IFBB Omaha Pro took place on May 30, 2015 in Omaha, Nebraska. The IFBB Pro show is held in conjunction with a national qualifying NPC competition. Promoters, Jack and Ann Titone always go all out to make the event a success in the Midwest and this year was no different. Ivan Ivusic won her first pro Figure show and Julie Mayer finished in second. Dobromir Delev from Bulgaria took the top spot in the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding division.

2015 IFBB Omaha Pro Figure Results
Omaha, Nebraska – May 30, 2015
1. Ivana Ivusic
2. Julie Mayer
3. Chaya Boone
4. Krista Dunn
5. Jessica Canty
6. Carly Starling Horrell
7. Danielle Kifer
8. Bojana Vasilijevic
9. Shalako Bradberry
10. Candice John
11. Nadia Wyatt
12. Kimberly Jones
13. Agnese Russo
14. Karen Noorlun
15. Charmain Lett
16. Maria Carlone
16. Angela Coleman
16. Natasha Davis
16. Chrissy Garcia
16. Elizabeth Jenkins
16. Jennifer Palazzo
16. Dawn Reichley
16. Tamara Sedlack
16. Katerina Tarbox
16. Jessica Vetter
16. Natalie Waples
16. Molly Wichman
16. Sue Ling Yip

2015 IFBB Omaha Pro 212 Results
Omaha, Nebraska – May 30, 2015
1. Dobormir Delev
2. Tricky Jackson
3. Oliver Adievski
4. Darron Glenn
5. Thomas Anderson
6. Daron Lytyle
7. Bleu Taylor
8. Rod Ketchens

2015 IFBB Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Results
Omaha, Nebraska – May 30, 2015
1. Leila Thompson
2. Leonie Rose
3. Andrea Lenihan
4. Loan Leonard
5. Margarita Charaim
6. Caroline Gaume
7. Joy Henderson
8. Melanie Horton
9. Sheila Mettler
10. Casie Shepherd

2015 IFBB Omaha Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Results
Omaha, Nebraska – May 30, 2015
1. Lisa Cross
2. Monique Jones
3. Christine Envall
4. Gillian Kovack
5. Angela Rayburn
6. Judy Gaillard
7. Margie Martin
8. Paula Francis
9. Irene Anderson
10. Rene Campbell
11. Elizabeth Meza Gomez

Filed Under: Contest Results

RESULTS: Big Ramy & Bethany Wagner Win at the 2015 Arnold Brazil

May 30, 2015 by

2015 Arnold Brazil Results
RESULTS: Big Ramy Wins 2015 Arnold Classic Brazil & Bethany Wagner Fitness International Brazil

Things played out like we thought they would for the most part in the 3rd annual Arnold Classic Brazil and Arnold Fitness International Brazil. In the Fitness competition it was all Bethany. She won the physique round and the routine round to successfully defend her title. She becomes the first two-time Arnold Fitness International Brazil champion. Regiane was a distant third and rounding out the top three was Tanji Johnson.

2015 ARNOLD FITNESS INTERNATIONAL BRAZIL RESULTS
Placing – Name – 2-Piece Swimsuit Score – Fitness Routine – Total Score
1. Bethany Wagner 6 12 18
2. Regiane Da Silva 7 18 42
3. Tanji Johnson 17 30 47
4. Marta Aguiar 21 38 59
5. Michelle Blank 24 36 60
6. Ryall Graber 31 40 71
7. Ashley Sebera 33 70 103

2015 ARNOLD BRAZIL PRIZE MONEY: Fitness ($16,000)
1st Place – $6,000
2nd Place – $3,500
3rd Place – $2,000
4th Place – $1,500
5th Place – $1,000
6th Place – $1,000
7th Place – $1,000

Big Ramy went home with his first Arnold Classic Cup and won in unanimous fashion. The win has ignited the chatter on can he stand toe to toe with Phil Heath in September at the Olympia? He’s gaining ground but I wouldn’t put him in that conversation just yet. He needs to show consistency in his ability to bring a conditioned physique in more than just one show a year. He has time and tremendous potential though. The win was well deserved as he was the biggest and best on stage today. Cedric McMillan brought arguably his best look and it paid off with a second place finish. Just a few points behind him was Juan Morel who finished second in 2014 at this show but had to settle for third this time around. Victor Martinez was in fourth and the placings for fifth and sixth are still up in the air. Brandon Curry was announced in fifth but on the score cards (which were not added correctly) Toney Freeman was in fifth and not sixth. It’s a four thousand dollar difference between fifth and sixth place. Toney should have 52 points and not 58 as the scoresheet reflects. *An updated scorecard on IFBBPro.com reflects the correct scores – May 31, 2015.

2015 ARNOLD CLASSIC BRAZIL MEN’S BODYBUILDING RESULTS
Placing – Name – Rnd 1 Score – Rnd 2 Score – Final Score
1. Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay 5 5 10
2. Cedric McMillan 11 11 22
3. Juan Morel 13 13 26
4. Victor Martinez 24 24 48
5. Toney Freeman 26 26 52
6. Brandon Curry 27 27 54
7. Fred Smalls 38 38 76
8. Lionel Beyeke 39 39 78
9. Jose Luis Rodriguez 42 42 84
10. Marius Dohne 49 49 98

2015 ARNOLD CLASSIC BRAZIL MEN’S BODYBUILDING PRIZE MONEY: ($65,000) total
1st Place – $22,500
2nd Place – $15,000
3rd Place – $10,000
4th Place – $7,500
5th Place – $5,000
6th Place – $1,000
7th Place – $1,000
8th Place – $1,000
9th Place – $1,000
10th Place – $1,000

Read Predictions and more info.

Filed Under: Arnold Classic, Contest Results, News & Features

Watch the 2015 Arnold Classic Brazil

May 30, 2015 by

live webcast

The 2015 Arnold Classic Brazil has a live and free webcast for the first time. Most of it is in Portuguese but none-the-less it’s the first free webcast this event has had.

#UPDATE# watch the entire replay of the show below.

The show has conclude find results from the 2015 Arnold Brazil here.

Filed Under: News & Features

2015 Arnold Brazil Bodybuilding & Fitness Preview Plus Prize Money

May 30, 2015 by

2015 Arnold Classic Brazil
The 3rd annual Arnold Classic Brazil will take place on Saturday May 30th in Rio de Janiero. The IFBB Pro portion of the weekend is an invite only competition and it has shaped up to be one the best line-ups of the year. The IFBB Pro League event features Men’s Open Bodybuilding and Fitness. Bethany Wagner, the defending champ, and Ryall Graber the inaugural champ are both in the line up looking to become the first 2x winner in Pro Fitness. The buzz is around Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay in the men’s competition but there are a number of competitors who could take the top spot.

2015 ARNOLD FITNESS INTERNATIONAL BRAZIL PREVIEW
Tanji Johnson will be making her first appearance in Brazil and could shake things up in the top spots. It will largely come down to how conditioned she is and be in the top spots for the physique round. Bethany can repeat if she brings a solid routine to the stage. Look for her to go back to the Hot for Teacher routine instead of the Wicked Witch she did at the Arnold in Columbus. It will likely be Bethany, Michelle, Tanji and Ryall to be in the top spots for the physique round if they are all on the A-Game. Regiane has been placing higher in the physique rounds lately but I don’t see it other than she brings better conditioning than most. Ryall has to bring a conditioned physique if she wants to be in the top spots. She’ll likely be in the 3-4 range with her routine score. Regiane Da Silva has shown she’s a threat for a top spot in every show she enters. She will likely score high in the routine round and don’t be shocked if you see her finish in the top three. Marta Aguair has a great routine and if she can move up a bit in the physique portion of the show she could be in the top spots. Michelle Blank is coming off a win and will look to make it two in a row. She’s improved her physique presentation and routine so she could be up in the mix. Ashley Sebera will have her work cut out for her in this line up and may be have to settle with being happy to be there.

2015 ARNOLD FITNESS INTERNATIONAL BRAZIL COMPETITORS
Marta Aguiar
Michelle Blank
Regiane Da Silva
Ryall Graber
Tanji Johnson
Ashley Sebera
Bethany Wagner

2015 ARNOLD BRAZIL PRIZE MONEY: Fitness ($16,000)
1st Place – $6,000
2nd Place – $3,500
3rd Place – $2,000
4th Place – $1,500
5th Place – $1,000
6th Place – $1,000
7th Place – $1,000

My Predictions:
1. Bethany Wagner
2. Regiane Da Silva
3. Tanji Johnson
4. Michelle Blank
5. Ryalla Graber
6. Marta Aguiar
7. Ashley Sebera

2015 ARNOLD CLASSIC BRAZIL MEN’S BODYBUILDING PREVIEW
This show is stacked! The only show with a better line up this year will be the Olympia. While there are only 10 guys in the show, they are ten top notch competitors. It’s not like the 10 we saw in California earlier this month where you’re wondering who was who. These are familiar names that will have the fans following along to see who comes out on top. It’s no secret that Arnold loves Cedric’s physique but Rio hasn’t been the kindest place for McMillan to compete. In the inaugural Arnold Brazil he was disqualified for missing showing up late to the competitor’s meeting and ended up not competing after a bizarre string of events. He’ll be looking for a bit of redemption but will have some tough competition. The biggest guy in the line-up and the one with the most buzz in the industry is Big Ramy. The question that remains for the big guy is will he bring the conditioning it takes to win. He’s working with a new “guru” and that leaves people wondering if they’ll have the right plan the first time working together. We’ve seen Ramy go from a giant water ballon in preview pics before to ripped on stage. He’ll need to be on point to win his first Arnold title. Lionel Beyeke will be looking for a top spot and arguably could have been much higher than his fourth place finish last year at this show. Brandon Curry won the inaugural Arnold Classic Brazil and will look to add another win to his resume. He’ll have a tough time overcoming most guys in this lineup due to their sheer size. Victor Martinez will be the x-factor in this lineup and if he’s conditioning could be the winner, if he’s slightly off you could see him in a 3-5 place spot. One of the seasoned veterans to the stage, Toney Freeman likely won’t be the winner but he’ll show that he can still hang with the younger cats. Last year, Juan Morel was second to Steve Kuclo and is coming off a win at the New York Pro. Look for him to be in the top spots when the dust settles at the finals. Jose Luis Rodriguez won the Arnold Amateur Brazil overall title last year and this will be his pro debut. It’ll be a tough show to make a debut at but he should be able hold his own. Marius Dohne needs to bring an entirely different look than he did to Columbus or he’ll be at the bottom of the pack. He’ll be outsized in this lineup so his only hope will be conditioning to keep him in the top five. Fred Smalls continues to improve his physique but has become known for his smooth moves in his routine. He’ll entertain the crowd at the night show but will need a miracle to be in the top five of this lineup.

2015 ARNOLD CLASSIC BRAZIL MEN’S BODYBUILDING COMPETITORS
Lionel Beyeke
Brandon Curry
Marius Dohne
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay
Toney Freeman
Victor Martinez
Cedric McMillan
Juan Morel
Jose Luis Rodriguez
Fred Smalls

2015 ARNOLD CLASSIC BRAZIL MEN’S BODYBUILDING PRIZE MONEY: ($65,000) total
1st Place – $22,500
2nd Place – $15,000
3rd Place – $10,000
4th Place – $7,500
5th Place – $5,000
6th Place – $1,000
7th Place – $1,000
8th Place – $1,000
9th Place – $1,000
10th Place – $1,000

My Predictions:
1. Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay
2. Victor Martinez
3. Juan Morel
4. Cedric McMillan
5. Brandon Curry
6. Lionel Beyeke
7. Toney Freeman
8. Fred Smalls
9. Marius Dohne
10. Jose Luis Rodriguez

Visit arnoldclassicbrasil.com.br for more information and follow Arnold Rio on Facebook. The main Arnold Sports Facebook page will also be sharing information throughout the weekend on this event. There will not be a live webcast of the show.

Filed Under: Arnold Classic, Show Previews

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Competitor Lists

May 25, 2015 by

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro
The first annual IFBB Puerto Rico Pro competition takes places this weekend in San Juan Puerto Rico. The event features IFBB Pro 212 Men’s Bodybuilding, Men & Women’s Physique, Figure and Bikini. It’s obvious from the competitor lists that the pros wanted to compete in sunny Puerto Rico and make it a vacation after the show is over. The show will kick off at 8:30am with the NPC competition on Sunday, May 31st with the finals scheduled to begin at 5pm. The Pros are slated to go on stage around noon for prejudging.

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Prize Money:
Total Prize Money – $29,250

IFBB 212 Men Bodybuilding
1st $3000
2nd $2000
3rd $1000

IFBB Men’s Physique
1st $2000
2nd $1000
3rd $500

IFBB Masters 40+ Men’s Physique
1st $1000
2nd $500
3rd $250

IFBB Bikini
1st $2000
2nd $1000
3rd $500

IFBB Masters 40+ Bikini
1st $1000
2nd $500
3rd $250

IFBB FIGURE
1st $2500
2nd $1750
3rd $750

IFBB Masters 40+ FIGURE
1st $1250
2nd $875
3rd $375

IFBB Women’s Physique
1st $2000
2nd $1000
3rd $500

IFBB Masters 40+ Women’s Physique
1st $1000
2nd $500
3rd $250

UPDATED WEDNESDAY – MAY 27th

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Figure Competitors
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
Yolanda Alvarado
Leah Berti
Tatum Bounds
Jennifer Brown
Ann Bunge
Andrea Calhoun
Kim Clark
Brook Cook
Maria Garcia
Karina Grau
Vanessa Jacobs
Bernadett Matassa
Bruna Miyagui
Melanise Pettee
Selena Pons
Genn Strobo
Bernita Stuckey
Mavis Tozzi

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Masters Figure Competitors
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
Holly Beck
Tatum Bounds
Ann Bunge
Debbie Fowler
Vanessa Jacobs
Melanise Pettee
Selena Pons
Bernita Stuckey
Mavis Tozzi

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Bikini Competitors
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
Natalie Abrhiem
Stacey Alexander
Yarishna Ayala Otero
Romina Basualdo
Andrea Beam
Michelle Brannan
Sarah James Brown
Angeles Burke
Andreanna Calhoun
Magdalena Coffman
Ana Rita Contreras
Vikci Counts
Mary Dent
Aly Garcia
Courtney King
Anna Kiseleva
Jana Dobos Majernikova
Amanda Marinelli
Samantha Maycock
Lisandra McGrath
Kristen Moffett
Cristina Ortiz
Catherine Radulic
Brittany Taylor
Beth Transue
Ashley Wade

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Master Bikini Competitors
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
Andra Beam
Vicki Counts
Mart Dent
Vladimira Krasova
Amanda Marinelli
Lisandra McGrath
Kristen Moffett
Janet Lynn West

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Women’s Physique Competitors
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
Silvia Alves Fraga
Sarah-Aude Salbot
Rachel Baker
Orlandina Balan
Evangeline Belton
Rose Brunner
Jill Dearmin
Antoinette Downie
Roxanne Williams
Gloria Faulls
Jessica Gaines
Rocio Guillen
Jennifer Hernandez
Lisa Lopez
Danielle Mastromatteo
Frances Mendez
Paloma Parra
Tammy Patnode
Dona Pohl
Elizabeth Schneider
Ana Paul Silva
Mikalia Soto
Nola Trimble
Tracy Weller

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Master Women’s Physique Competitors
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
Rachel Baker
Evangeline Belton
Jill Dearmin
Roxanne Edwards
Rose Brunner
Rocio Guillen
Jennifer Hernandez
Lisa Lopez
Frances Mendez
Tammy Patnode
Dona Pohl
Elizabeth Schneider
Nola Trimble
Tracy Weller

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Men’s 212 Competitors
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
Khalid Almohsinawi
Caleb Blanchard
Rafael Cabrera
Raul Carrasco
Shaun Clarida
Manuel Manchado
Alison Maria
Milton Martinez
Leonardo Pacheco
Carlos Rabiei
Marco Rivera
Mauricio Solis
Willie Vegas

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Men’s Physique Competitors
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
Axel Alvarez, Jr
Michael Anderson
Michael Bevins
Travales Blount
A.J. Cannon
Victor James Clark
Nicholas Dennard
Ramon Dodson
Michael Feeks
David Gonzalez
Denis Gusev
Mario Hervas
Ryan Hinton
Jim Holcomb
Aaron O’Connell
Lorenzo Orozco
Arash Rahbar
Tim santiago
Chase Savoie
William Sullivan
David Velazquez

2015 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro Masters Men’s Physique Competitors
San Juan, Puerto Rico – May 31, 2015
Michael Anderson
A.J. Cannon
Victor James Clark
Jim Holcomb
Lorenzo Orozco
Tim Santiago
William Sullivan
David Velazquez

IFBB Prejudging Puerto Rico Convention Center – 12:00pm

IFBB & NPC Finals Puerto Rico Convention Center 5:00pm

Tickes & More Information online www.timgardnerproductions.com

Filed Under: IFBB

2015 IFBB Omaha Pro Competitor Lists & Show Preview

May 25, 2015 by

2015 Omaha Pro
The 2015 IFBB Omaha Pro competition will feature Women’s Bodybuilding, Figure and Physique. On the men’s side of things the show will play host to the 212 Bodybuilding division. There will also be a star studded guest appearance line up with 8x Olympia champions, Adela Garcia and Lee Haney in attendance. The Pro show will be held in conjunction with a national qualifying NPC event in Omaha, Nebraska on May 30, 2015.

The writing is on the wall when it comes to Women’s Bodybuilding on the amateur and pro level. It’s hanging on by a thread and the competitors are doing little to help it from becoming extinct. In one of only a few pro shows that feature Women’s Bodybuilding the field is less than ten. Strangely the Women’s Physique division has a fairly small turn out as well. It could be because there are three pro shows on the same day and it’s inevitable that not every show will draw a huge turn out. No offense to the folks of Omaha but when you have a chance to head to Puerto Rico to compete, chances are you’re going to choose that over Nebraska. It also doesn’t help that this show is on the same day as Denver’s Mile High Pro which essentially draws from the same pool of people. You can’t help but wonder if the shows weren’t on the same day if there would be a better turn out. The Men’s 212 bodybuilding turn out has been dismal all year and no offense to those who entered but this line up is sight for sore eyes. When only five guys enter you know things need to be looked at but that’s a topic for another day.

It certainly isn’t from lack of promotion as Jack Titone promotes the hell out of his shows online and in the area. The event is always well run and the venue is top notch. The Figure pro division will be well represented and will be the division to watch this weekend in Omaha.

In the dismal Women’s Bodybuilding lineup it will be Monique Jones and everyone else. The only way Monique doesn’t win is if she comes in out of shape. She’ll have the best lines and best back in the show but hasn’t been consistent with her conditioning. Even an 80% Monique could walk away with the win.

UPDATED LISTS ON WEDNESDAY MAY 27th.

2015 IFBB Omaha Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Competitors
Omaha, Nebraska – May 30, 2015
Irene Anderson
Rene Campbell
Lisa Cross
Christine Envall
Paula Francis
Judy Gaillard
Monique Jones
Margie Martin
Elizabeth Mexa Gomex
Angela Rayburn

The Women’s Physique competition has a variety of physiques and who knows how this one will play out. Leonie Rose has been at the top before but how will she match up to the rest of the women in this lineup. You’d be a fool to bet on how the top five of this one plays out.

2015 IFBB Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Competitors
Omaha, Nebraska – May 30, 2015
Margarita Charaim
Caroline Guame
Joy Henderson
Melanie Horton
Gillian Kovack
Andrea Lenihan
Loan Lenoard
Sheilla Mettler
Leonie Rose
Casie Shephard
Leila Thompson

#UPDATE# Gen Strobo will be competing in Puerto Rico so the field is wide open in Omaha.
The Figure division drew the biggest turn out and the judges will have their hands full with this line up. The physique vary dramatically in the line up but if you’re gambling on who will come out on top you have to go with veteran Genn Strobo. Strobo has been a top competitor at the Olympia and will be the one to beat in this line up. Look for Shalako Bradberry, Julie Mayer, Chaya Boone and Tamara Sedlack to be contenders. Krista Dunn could also be in the mix but you never know where she’ll end up. Some shows she’s in the top callouts and the next week she’s out of the top ten.

2015 IFBB Omaha Pro Figure Competitors
Omaha, Nebraska – May 30, 2015
Chaya Boone
Shalako Bradberry
Jessica Canty
Maria Carlone
Angela Coleman
Natasha Davis
Krista Dunn
Chrissy Garcia
Ivana Ivusic
Elizabeth Jenkins
Candice John
Kimberly Jones
Danielle Kifer
Charmain Lett
Julie Mayer
Karen Noorlun
Jennifer Palazzo
Dawn Reichley
Agnese Russo
Tamara Sedlack
Gennifer Strobo
Carly Starling Horrell
Katerina Tarbox
Bojana Vasiljevic
Jessica Vetter
Natalie Waples
Nadia Watt
Sue Ling Yip

It’s Tricky Jackson, Darron Glenn and everyone else. A men’s physique competitor with a decent set of legs could be a contender in this lineup. Darron has yet to nail his conditioning and Tricky is almost always on his A-game. I’d go with Tricky on this one.

2015 IFBB Omaha Pro Men’s 212 Pro Competitors
Omaha, Nebraska – May 30, 2015
Oliver Adzievski
Dobromir Delev
Darron Glenn
Tricky Jackson
Rod Ketchens
Daron Lytle
Bleu Taylor

For more information visit NPCMIDWEST.com

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2015 IFBB Northern California Pro Bikini

May 25, 2015 by

2015 IFBB Northern Cal Bikini
The women of the IFBB Pro Bikini division will be in competition this weekend at the 2015 IFBB Northern Cal. The show currently has 16 women slated to compete with the winner qualifying for the Olympia. There’s no clear cut favorite on the list which should make things interesting to see who will finish on top. Jessica Arevalo, Crystal Rose Matthews and Angela Marquez have all been to the Olympia before and could be the ones to watch this weekend.

The competition takes place in Sacramento, California on Saturday May 30th.

UPDATED MAY 27th

2015 IFBB Northern California Pro Bikini Competitors
Sacramento, California – May 30. 2015
Kate Abate
Jessica Arevalo
Lisa Asuncion
Shannon Atkinson
Valeria Ammirato
Krissy Chin
Harriet Davis
Enjôli Enriquez
Emma Fernandez
Tamara Haddad
Francesca Lauren
Alicia Marie
Angela Marquez
Sheena Jayne Martin
Crystal Rose Matthews
Michelle Mein
Lori Lynn Micheff
Liana Moroz
Kristina Olson
Joni Ortiz
Ashriel Osgood
Camile Periat
Chassidy Smothers
Christine Williams

2015 IFBB Northern California Pro Bikini Masters Competitors
Sacramento, California – May 30. 2015
Shannon Atkinson
Krissy Chin
Harriet Davis
Emma Fernandez
Michelle Mein
Lori Lynn Micheff
Joni Ortiz
Camile Periat

IFBB Northern California Pro Bikini & Masters Pro Bikini
WHERE: Community Center Theater, 13011 L St. – Sacramento, CA
WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 2015
TIME: Prejudging – 8AM – Finals – 5PM

More information visit: spectrumfitnessproductions.com

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2015 IFBB Mile High Pro Competitor Lists

May 25, 2015 by

2015 Mile High Pro Competitors
The 2015 IFBB Mile High Pro will take place on May 30th in Denver, Colorado. The show will feature the IFBB Pro Women and Men’s Physique divisions. The number of entries aren’t the most impressive but the physique should make up for the lackluster turn out. Look for Jacklyn Abrams and CeaAnna Kerr to lead the pack in the Women’s Physique division with Alex Carneiro in the Men’s competition.

The pro show will be held in conjunction with the NPC Mile High competition that always has a solid turnout.

UPDATED MAY 27th

2015 IFBB Mile High Pro Women’s Physique Competitors
Jacklyn Abrams
Roxie Beckles
Erica Blockman
Andrea Boudreaux
Paula Frega
Keri Ann Heitzman
Tracy Hess
Kellyn Huehn
CeaAnna Kerr
Janeen Lankowski
Rachael Loftis
Nadia Meyer
Melissa Pearo
Antonia Perdikakis
Laura Richards
Lisa Stark

2015 IFBB Mile High Pro Men’s Physique Competitors
Kameron Bailey
Jake Campus
Alex Carneiro
Negus Ferguson
Earnest Flowers
Brent Guillory
Brandon Hendrickson
Brent Johnson
Cory Lagasse
Stephen Mass
Jason Alan Robinson
Austin Standage
Tony Torres

WHAT: 2015 IFBB Mile High Pro

WHERE: Colorado School of Mines – Green Hall Bunker Auditorium
924 16th Street
Golden, Colorado

WHEN: May 30, 2015

TIME: Prejudging – 1pm / Finals – 7pm

Visit MuscleQuest.com for more information.

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Kara Webb, Lindsey Valenzuela & Michele Letendre Lead After Day 2

May 23, 2015 by

Kara Webb, Lindsey Valenzuela & Michele Letendre Lead After Day 2 at the CrossFit Regionals. The top five point totals in each Regional will advance to the CrossFit Games held in July. Australia’s Kara Webb is running away with the Pacific Region winning three out of the first five events. She slipped a bit in Event four but maintains a 61 point lead heading into the final day of action. Michele Legendre holds a 17 point lead over Dani Horan. It will likely come down to the two of them in the final day of competition at the East Regional. Lindsey Valenzuela has been consisted throughout the weekend and looks poised to return to Carson City after narrowly missing out last year. She holds a slight edge over Chyna Sho who is having a great weekend. The points are close throughout spots and will come down the the final two events to see who makes it to the Games.

2015 CrossFit Pacific Regional Leader Board – Day 2
1. Kara Webb (460)
2. Alethea Boon (399)
3. Stephanie Ortiz (395)
4. Tia-Clair Toomey (393)
5. Denae Brown (386)
6. Sammy Wood (384)
7. Lindsay Vaughan (364)
8. Justine Beath (349)
9. Andrea Miller (340)
10. Ashley Higgins (331)

2015 CrossFit East Regional Leader Board – Day 2
1. Michele Letendre (424)
2. Dani Horan (407)
3. Kari Pearce (340)
4. Kaleena Ladeairous (332)
5. Kelly Munroe (327)
6. Carol-Ann Reason-Thibault (325)
7. Kelley Jackson (325)
8. Heather Soukas (323)
9. Jennifer Smith (314)
10. Maude Charron (309)

2015 CrossFit California Regional Leader Board – Day 2
1. Lindsey Valenzuela (392)
2. Chyna Cho (377)
3. Brooke Ence (370)
4. Alessandra Pichelli (348)
5. Chelsey Grigsby (344)
6. Rebecca Voigt (343)
7. Kirsten Pedri (321)
8. Meaghan Gonzalez (303)
9. Courtney Walker (294)
10. Colleen Fotsch (290)

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2015 IFBB Dennis James Classic Pro Results

May 23, 2015 by

2015 IFBB Pro Dennis James Classic

The women of the IFBB Pro Bikini were back in competition this weekend at the IFBB Dennis James Classic in Mesa, Arizona. The 2015 IFBB Dennis James Classic Pro Results went as those who follow Bikini expected with Courtney King leading the way. She was coming off a third place finish at the New York Pro and a fifth place finish at the Pittsburgh Pro. Courtney punched her ticket back to the Olympia which will be held later this year. The surprise of the show was Arizona’s own Ashriel Osgood. Ashriel was 19th at the Pittsburgh Pro and 14th at the New York Pro earlier this month. She finished in the runner-up spot tonight. Rounding out the top three was Michelle Sylvia. Defending champ Angela Marquez had to settle for sixth place this time around.

2015 IFBB Dennis James Classic Pro Bikini Results
May 23, 2015 – Mesa, Arizona

1. Courtney King
2. Ashriel Osgood
3. Michelle Sylvia
4. Valeria Ammirato
5. Adrienne Crenshaw
6. Angela Marquez
7. Jessica Lynn
8. Jazmeen Hernandez
9. Anette De La Rosa
10. Francine Slobodnik
11. Jessica Arevalo
12. Kenea Yancey
13. Joni Lyn Ortiz
14. Sheena Jayne Martin
15. Christine Williams
16. Karen Brunette
16. Dawn Fernandez
16. Aly Garcia
16. Caryn Paolini

2015 IFBB Dennis James Classic Pro Men’s Results
May 23, 2015 – Mesa, Arizona

1. Joe Cantu
2. Jake Campus
3. Kelly Schmidt
4. Kameron Bailey
5. David Gonzalez
6. Matt Christianer
7. Darnell Moss
8. Jacques Lewis
9. Nickolas Dennard
10. A.J. Cannon
11. Matt Pattison
12. Stanisias de Longeaux
13. Aaron O’Connell
14. Matt Wold
15. Roderick Gaines

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2015 IFBB California Pro Results – Dallas McCarver Wins

May 23, 2015 by

Dallas McCarver wins his IFBB Pro debut in Culver City, California. He becomes one of the youngest in history to do so. Italy’s own Feras Saied shook things up and finished in second. Hometown favorite, Brade Rowe was relegated to third. Rounding out the top five were fellow Californian’s Grigori Atoyan and An Nguyen.

When looking at the scores you can see things changed dramatically at the night show for Brad Rowe and Feras Seid.

2015 IFBB California Pro Men’s Open Bodybuilding Results
1. Dallas McCarver
2. Feras Saied
3. Brad Rowe
4. Grigori Atoyan
5. An Nguyen
6. Keith Williams
7. Constantinos Demetriou
8. Omar Deckard
9. Mark Byers
10. Adorthus Cherry

Cal Pro Scorecard
Scores via IFBBpro.com

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Nike Opens First Women’s Only Store in Europe

May 22, 2015 by

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NIKE KING’S ROAD OPENS, THE BRAND’S FIRST WOMEN’S ONLY STORE IN EUROPE
Nike opened its first women’s-only store in Europe today, Nike King’s Road. Located at 33 King’s Road on London’s iconic shopping street, Nike King’s Road is a 207 square metre consumer experience store that offers the best Nike’s performance products and services and is designed to inspire the women of London to reach their athletic potential. King’s Road is the third women’s only store for the brand; Nike opened locations in Shanghai, China and Newport Beach, California late last year.

Nike King’s Road offers consumers bespoke services such as pant hemming, gait analysis and bra fitting. Consumers can also get advice on the best products for individual running techniques and training programmes.

The store will create a fitness hub in the King’s Road community with free weekly Nike+ Training Club classes and a Nike+ Run Club. A booking system is housed on the digital community wall within the store allows visitors to reserve spots at all Nike running and training sessions held by Nike across London. Consumers can also access the full Nike+ Training Club and Nike+ Run club schedule at www.Nike.com/London, where they can book a space at any session. In addition to weekly Nike+ Training Club and Nike+ Run Club gatherings, special events will celebrate key sports and fashion moments.

“Our new King’s Road store is yet another example of our commitment to women to bring them the very best of Nike,” said Heidi O’Neill, VP & GM Nike Stores. “Our women’s business has never been stronger and our deep connections with women at retail are helping fuel this growth.”

The store’s digital services offer convenient ways to connect with the Nike community and purchase products. Consumers can buy latest Nike collections via a “click and collect” system at www.nike.com and pick up their purchases in the store. Consumers can also showcase their personal style via www.nikeid.com by designing bespoke shoes with a NIKEiD consultant who can provide guidance on fabrics, colour palettes and the correct footwear style for all needs, including training, running and everyday use.

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Style forms a central theme of the new space and is highlighted by unique, creative installations in the store. Isamaya French, a London-based illustrator and make-up artist, produced a piece of art that communicates the synergy of sport and style in the store’s basement level. A separate map of London also pays homage to the UK capital and features Nike heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and is incorporated into the store’s design. Consumer enjoy special dimmers in the changing rooms that show outfits in three different lighting scenarios –morning, afternoon and evening.

Nike’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in the reclaimed wood used for the flooring and that the store’s LEED Platinum certification, the highest level granted in the green building program.

Nike King’s Road is located at 33 King’s Road, London, SW3 4LX. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 6pm.

Filed Under: News & Features

Lauren Fisher’s New Nike Metcon Shoes

May 22, 2015 by

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LAUREN FISHER LIFTS, SPRINTS AND CLIMBS IN HER NEW NIKE METCON SHOES
FISHER IS STRONG, AND GROWING STRONGER
At this time of year, most college students are busy studying for finals, hanging out with friends and looking forward to their long summer break. That’s all true for Lauren Fisher, though she has a few other things on her agenda as well. On May 22, she will compete in the Southern California Regionals, hoping to get one step closer to her dream of one day winning the World Championships in Carson, Ca. This year, she will debut the new fall 2015 Nike MetCon training shoe in her own exclusive colorway – a shoe specifically tailored for high-intensity competitive training.

The 21-year-old athlete, known for her 250-pound clean-and-jerks and her signature loose ponytail, is training hard for the upcoming competition just as she finishes her semester at San Diego State University. As she prepares to go up against some of the strongest and most explosive athletes in the region, she maintains her process and the importance of life balance. Her formula is simple: stay dedicated and work a little harder than everyone else.

“My dad instilled a work ethic in me since I was kid,” she says. “I learned that if you want something, you have to work at it. It can be tough to manage it all – eating well, training, homework, classes. My goal for each day is to stay relaxed, have fun, and just get it all done.”

GROWN STRONG
Fisher grew up with three older brothers who always played rough and picked on her. In her younger years she would run inside to cry to her mother who would tell her to be tough and send her back out with the boys. In later years, her brothers would play sports with her – and ultimately introduce her to the world of high intensity training when she was just 14.

“That’s what grown strong means,” says Fisher, referring to a tagline and hashtag the athlete uses on everything from T-shirts to her social media posts.

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“To me, strength is not only being strong in weight lifting and training, but also having that special willpower in your daily life. Pushing through obstacles and not listening to what others say.”

At 18 years old, Fisher finished 9th in the world championships and also represented the United States in the Junior World Weightlifting Championships. After graduating from high school, she moved to San Diego for college and joined the Invictus gym under coach C.J. Martin. Since her move, she has finished ninth overall at the 2014 Nationals and represented the United States in the Junior World Weightlifting Championships.

EMBRACING THE CULTURE
Although she grew up focused on playing basketball, Fisher found her passion when she discovered professional strength training. She uncovered a community that shared her interests of fun, fast-paced and challenging workouts that changed every day. She also found a group of people that embraced working hard and living a fit lifestyle outside of the gym.

“I love being a part of the high intensity training culture,” she says. “Whether you are the last person to finish the workout or the first, we are all there cheering on one another. We are all friends in the gym and we all want to live a healthy lifestyle. People think it’s very intimidating. But anyone can do it. It’s totally scalable.”

Nike Lauren Fisher

“I want people to know that they can work out without treadmills and machines. You can work out at home. In professional training, our bodies are the machines.”

STRENGTH & BEAUTY
Fisher is active on social media, where she shares her workouts, her daily challenges, and her drive to be better at what she does. In return, Fisher gets inspiration online, too. “There’s a big community out there with girls who are following each other and inspiring each other with workouts,” she explains. “It impacts my training because I have a huge support system behind me. It makes me put my best self out there and be who I am. I just try to be Lauren Fisher.”

“I want to show that being strong is beautiful,” she says. “That having toned arms and legs looks good on a girl.”

THE NIKE METCON: A SHOE TO FIT THE SPORT AND THE ATHLETE
Fisher will debut her exclusive colorway of the popular Nike MetCon training shoe at the Southern California Regionals. Rendered in a turquoise and black palette designed for Fisher herself, the shoe was developed with high intensity training specifically in mind.

The shoe is durable, versatile, and unlike any other in the Nike catalogue. Designed with the extensive demands of cross-training in mind, the shoe pairs a stable heel that can withstand weightlifting with a flexible, sticky forefoot that is ideal for movements like push-ups and burpees. The tough, sturdy outsole protects the shoe during intense activities like rope climbing, while abrasion-resistant mesh and Flywire cable technology on the upper offer lockdown and long-term resilience.

The exlusive Lauren Fisher colorway of the Nike MetCon will launch on Nike.com on July 9. The broader Fa15 Nike MetCon collection in three colorways will launch at select Nike retail destinations in mid July.

“What’s great about the MetCon is that it’s super comfortable as well as versatile,” says Fisher. I can wear it when I lift, rope climb, and even during running, all without having to switch out my shoes. It’s lightweight but stable enough that I can lift heavier weights too.”

Fisher helped test the shoe and chose the turquoise color scheme. “I love how it looks,” she says. “It’s sleek and clean and looks good with everything. I have routine going into competition to make sure my hair looks good and that my outfit and nails are coordinated.”

“If you feel good about how you look, you perform better.”

SOCAL REGIONALS – AND BEYOND
Fisher’s immediate goal is to place well enough at Regionals to make the cut for the 2015 World Championships. But looking ahead, she is aiming to win her sport’s biggest prize, participate in the World Weightlifting Championships, and ultimately qualify for the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo. “There are some people who get nervous under pressure, But I love competing,” Fisher says. “When I’m on the competition floor, I’m going to bring it.”

via Nike

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Samantha Stosur Advances to Her First Final This Season

May 22, 2015 by

STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Third-seeded Samantha Stosur advanced to her first final this season with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 win over Sloane Stephens at the Strasbourg International Friday.

Stosur, a former French Open finalist, is hitting form at the right time, with the clay-court Grand Slam tournament starting on Sunday at Roland Garros.

Next up for Stosur will be Kristina Mladenovic, who won an all-French semifinal when Virginie Razzano retired with an abdominal injury while trailing 6-3, 1-2.

The 26th-ranked Stosur is bidding for her seventh career title, her first since winning in Osaka last year.

via AP

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NBC Sports Group Presents the 2015 AVP Tour

May 22, 2015 by

NBC SPORTS GROUP TO SERVE UP FIRST TELECAST OF 2015 AVP TOUR WEDNESDAY AT 12 AM ET ON NBCSN
Stamford, Conn. – May 22, 2015 – NBC Sports Group and The AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) Pro Beach Volleyball Tour will present the AVP New Orleans Open, the first AVP Tour telecast of the 2015 season, this Wednesday at 12 a.m. ET on NBCSN.

NBCSN’s telecast will kick off the AVP’s 2015 season, as beach volleyball’s biggest stars take to the sand in Laketown in Kenner, La. for three days of main draw play, May 22-24. Players scheduled to compete include three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings and her partner, silver medalist April Ross; two-time Olympian Jake Gibb and his partner, Casey Patterson; Olympic gold medalist Phil Dalhausser and his partner, two-time Olympian Sean Rosenthal; and rising stars Theo Brunner, Tri Bourne, Summer Ross, Emily Day, Lane Carico.

Coverage of the AVP New Orleans Open will mark the first two hours of more than 17 hours of AVP Tour coverage airing on NBC and NBCSN in 2015, and the first event as part of the AVP’s and NBC Sports Group’s new multi-year media rights agreement.

Veteran broadcaster Paul Sunderland (play-by-play), Olympic gold medalist Dain Blanton (analyst), and beach volleyball Olympian and three-time All-American Kevin Wong (analyst) will be onsite to call the action from New Orleans. Blanton, Wong and Chris Marlowe (play-by-play) will manage duties for all other AVP telecasts on NBC and NBCSN this season.

NBC Sports Group’s schedule for the 2015 AVP Tour (all times ET, subject to change):

Date Time Network Event
Wednesday, May 27* 12 – 2 a.m. NBCSN AVP New Orleans Open
Saturday, June 20 4 – 6 p.m. NBC FIVB St. Petersburg Grand Slam
Sunday, June 21 2 – 4 p.m. NBCSN FIVB St. Petersburg Grand Slam
Sunday, June 21 4 – 6 p.m. NBC FIVB St. Petersburg Grand Slam
Sunday, July 19 1:30 – 3 p.m. NBC AVP New York City Open
Sunday, August 9 4:30 – 6 p.m. NBC AVP Seattle Open
Sunday, August 16 4:30 – 6 p.m. NBC AVP Manhattan Beach Open
Sunday, August 30 4:30 – 6 p.m. NBC AVP Chicago Open
Sunday, September 6 7 – 9 p.m. NBCSN AVP Cincinnati Open
Sunday, September 13 3 – 4:30 p.m. NBCSN AVP Huntington Beach Open

* – Coverage will air at 7 pm ET if NHL Playoffs coverage is not necessary.

As announced in April, the AVP and NBC Sports Group’s new partnership is the most comprehensive media partnership in Tour history. It returns the country’s premier professional beach volleyball tour, entering its 33rd year, to the network that first televised the AVP 25 years ago, and calls for 17.5 hours of coverage in 2015, 10 on NBC and 7.5 on NBCSN, plus live streaming on NBC Sports Live Extra.

Coverage will include the men’s and women’s finals of all seven regular-season tournaments. In addition, NBC and NBCSN will feature the finals and early-round coverage of an AVP-run tournament on the international FIVB (Federation International de Volleyball) World Tour within the United States. Encore presentations of select telecasts will air on Universal Sports Network.

Marlowe, a veteran of four consecutive Olympic telecasts on NBC, called play-by-play for NBC’s coverage of beach volleyball at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games and at every major volleyball event since 1981 – including the AVP Tour when it was last televised on NBC. A talented indoor and beach player, Marlowe won eight tournaments on the sand, including two prestigious AVP Manhattan Beach Opens, and captained the gold medal-winning United States Olympic Volleyball team in 1984.

Two-time Olympian Blanton won beach volleyball gold at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney with partner Eric Fonoimoana and is one of the most decorated players in AVP Tour history.

Wong made his pro beach volleyball debut on the AVP Tour in 1995. He represented the U.S. at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and notched seven career victories on the AVP before retiring from competition in 2009. In 2012, he served as NBC’s beach volleyball analyst, alongside Marlowe, at the Summer Games in London.

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Lindsey Valenzuela Inks New Partnership

May 21, 2015 by

CytoSport Monster Series made their presence known at the 2015 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio with a new look and a “rebirth” of their speciality brand. Until this year there was never a clear identity to the brand but rather a series of products ranging from Monster Amino, Monster Mass and the popular Monster Milk. It was obvious at the Arnold Expo that the CytoSport had regrouped and reinvested in becoming a serious player in the specialty category.

A look at the #CytoMonster Series. Look for them in stores soon. #monsterisreborn

A photo posted by CytoSport Monster (@cytomonster) on

This week the California based supplement brand reinforced their commitment to being a serious player by signing top CrossFit athlete Lindsey Valenzuela. While the terms of the sponsorship weren’t disclosed it appears she will play an active role in the brand’s marketing and advertising.

Lindsey went from being a spectator to a CrossFit Games participant in a few short years. In 2013, she solidified her position as an elite CrossFit athlete with a second place finish at the Reebok CrossFit Games. This year, she’s ranked as one of the top California Regional competitors and considered the favorite to win the Regional competition. A strong showing this weekend will put her in CrossFit Games title contention.

Lindsey Valenzuela CytosportPhoto Via Lindsey Valenzuela/Cytosport Monster Series

Lindsey shared, “I’m extremely happy to be a CytoSport Monster athlete. One of the things I paid more attention to this year was my nutrition and supplementation. It’s important to properly fuel your body and take the time to recover if you want to be an elite athlete. CytoSport Monster Series is a supplement brand I can trust and I couldn’t be happier with this partnership. I’m excited for the Regionals and thankful for their belief in me.”

You can follow Lindsey on Facebook (LiftLikeLindsey), Instagram and Twitter, or her website on www.wodshop.com. For more information on the new CytoSport Monster Series check out their Facebook, Instagram @cytomonster, Twitter, and cytosportmonster.com. The newly released products are currently available on VitaminShoppe.com and in a variety of stores.

The California Regional will begin on Friday May 22nd with the finals concluding on May 24th. The women with the top five points qualify for a trip to Carson City, CA for the 2015 CrossFit Games. For more information visit games.crossfit.com.

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Inergetics and Muscle Maker Grill Launch New Product Line of Booster Supplements

May 19, 2015 by

Inergetics and Muscle Maker Grill Launch New Product Line of Booster Supplements
NEWARK, N.J., May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Inergetics, Inc. (OTCBB: NRTI), a world-class developer of nutritional and consumer health products, today announced the launch of a new product line of booster supplements at Muscle Maker Grill locations across the U.S.

The Muscle Maker Grill booster supplements are intended to meet the growing consumer demand for customized smoothies and protein shakes as well as help Muscle Maker Grill franchisees expand their drink menu and profitability.

“We are excited to grow our partnership with Muscle Maker Grill, the leading fast casual chain that shares our company’s focus on promoting health and fitness,” said Jim Kras, CMO of Inergetics. “This new product line will allow Muscle Maker Grill to sell its branded booster products as a retail item direct to consumers opening a whole new sales channel for the franchisees.”

Inergetics will continue to support the new product offerings with free in-store promotional materials.

About Inergetics, Inc.
Inergetics’ portfolio of brands includes: Martha Stewartâ„¢ Essentials, a complete line of NSF® Certified, whole-food-based supplements created specifically for women; Surgex® Sports Nutrition, the preferred nutritional supplement of Army Sports; Bikini Ready®, a leader in active lifestyle solutions; SlimTrim, the affordable, premium value diet brand; OmEssentials®, a line of scientifically advanced nutritional supplements designed to further the health and wellness of yoga practitioners and active individuals; and Nuliefâ„¢, a line of Cannabidiol (CBD)-based nutritional supplements. Inergetics’ brands are available domestically and internationally at thousands of premier locations including Akins, Bed Bath & Beyond, Bi-Lo, Cardinal Health, Discount Drug Mart, Drug Emporium, Fruth Pharmacy, H-E-B, Harmon, Harris Teeter, Harveys, Ingles, Lewis Drugs, Meijer, Navarro Pharmacies, Price Chopper, PriceSmart, Schnucks Markets, ShopRite, Walgreens, Weis Markets, Whole Foods and Winn-Dixie as well as leading e-tailers such as Amazon, Bodybuilding.com, Bulu Box, CVS.com, Drugstore.com, iHerb, LuckyVitamin.com, Swanson, Vitacost and Zulily.

To learn more about Inergetics, visit www.inergetics.com, and the Inergetics brands’ websites at: www.marthastewartessentials.com, www.surgexsports.com, www.surgexsportsblitz.com, www.slimtrim1.com, www.bikinireadylifestyle.com, www.kahunasands.com, www.omessentials.com, and www.nuliefcbd.com.

About Muscle Maker Grill
Muscle Maker Grill is one of the country’s fastest-growing franchises with 57 units in New Jersey, New York and Florida. Muscle Maker Grill has sold 200 units nationwide to date. It enjoys food service sales from its large menu of low-calorie, protein-packed healthful fare, as well as retail sales of protein supplements and packaged foods from retail sections within each restaurant. The chain’s management seeks our restaurant sites inside or near to health clubs and fitness centers, which puts Muscle Maker in proximity to its target customer base-consumers committed to healthy lifestyles. To learn more about Muscle Maker Grill, visit www.musclemakergrill.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those with respect to the objectives, plans and strategies of Inergetics set forth herein and those preceded by or that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “given,” “targets,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “projects,” “forecasts,” or similar expressions, are “forward-looking statements.” Although Inergetics’ management believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause Inergetics’ future results to differ materially from those anticipated. Inergetics assumes no obligation to update any of the information contained or referenced in this press release.

SOURCE Inergetics, Inc.

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Ronda Rousey on HBO Real Sports

May 19, 2015 by

Ronda Rousey HBO Real Sports
“It makes me feel way better than is someone told me I was pretty.” That was Ronda Rousey’s response to HBO Real Sports correspondent Jon Frankel when he mentions that Sports Illustrated named her the best pound for pound fighter (man or woman) in the UFC. HBO Real Sports tackles gender stereo types and how Ronda Rousey is changing the conversation.

Real Sports premieres tonight (May 19) 10pm ET on HBO.

This wasn’t the first time Rousey was on HBO Real Sports. She appeared on the show in 2013 before

Filed Under: MMA, News & Features

2015 IFBB Dennis James Classic Pro Competitors

May 18, 2015 by

Dennis James Classic
This weekend in Phoenix, Arizona the IFBB Pro Bikini competitors and Pro Men’s Physique competitors will be back in action. The winners of the IFBB Dennis James Classic Pro will qualify for the Olympia. The event takes place on May 23, 2015 at the Mesa Performing Arts Center.

Angela Marquez will be back to defend her title in the Pro Bikini division. Look for her and Courtney King to be the top two in this lineup. Don’t be surprised if the hometown fella, Matt Christianer is victorious in the Men’s Physique competition.

2015 IFBB Dennis James Classic Pro Bikini Competitors(Updated May 19)
Phoenix, Arizona – May 23, 2015
Valeria Ammirato
Karen Brunette
Adrienne Crenshaw
Anette De La Rosa
Dawn Fernandez
Aly Garcia
Jazmeen Hernandez
Courtney King
Jessica Lynn
Angela Marquez
Sheena Jayne Martin
Joni Lyn Ortiz
Ashriel Osgood
Caryn Paolini
Francine Slobodnik
Michelle Sylvia
Christine Williams
Kenea Yancey

2015 IFBB Dennis James Classic Pro Men’s Physique Competitors
Phoenix, Arizona – May 23, 2015
Kameron Bailey
Jake Campus
A.J. Cannon
Joe Cantu
Matt Christianer
Stanislas de Longeaux
Nickolas Dennard
Roderick Gaines
David Gonzalez
Jacques Lewis
Darnell Moss
Aaron O’Connell
Matt Pattison
Kelly Schmidt
Matt Wold

WHEN:
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Pre Judging – 9:00am
Finals – 6:00pm

WHERE:
Mesa Arts Center
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

For More information visit npcdennisjamesclassic.com.

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Reebok CrossFit Nano 5.0 Tough as Nails

May 17, 2015 by

Reebok CrossFit Nano 5
The Reebok CrossFit Nano 5.0 will be available to the public in June but those watching the CrossFit Regionals got a sneak peek at the new shoe. Reebok has been teasing the new shoe on their Instagram account and I’ve noticed it appearing in my twitter feed as a promoted tweet. If you’re going off from looks alone, it’s a pretty sweet looking shoe. Two 15-second videos on Instagram hint at the Nano’s toughness through exaggeration. One video shows sledge hammers smashing into the show and another fires nails at the shoe. The shoe utilizes DuPont Kevlar fiber which is known for its strength and durability.

Reebok Nano 5.0

You won’t be able to purchase the Reebok CrossFit Nano 5.0 until June 18th (online) and a week later in stores. Visit Reebok.com for all your Reebok CrossFit apparel and other Reebok shoes.

Reebok Nano 5.0



Jen Labaw shared her experience on Instagram regarding the new CrossFit Nano 5.0.


Images via Reebok Instagram

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

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2015 CrossFit® South Regional Women’s Results

May 17, 2015 by

2015 CrossFit South Regional
Camille LeBlanc was in the lead heading into the third and final day of the CrossFit South Regionals by 33 points. She continued her winning ways by dominating Event 6. She set the event record with a time of 13:49.1. Coming in second was Natalie Newhart who was neck and neck with Camille until the final round. Natalie finished under the 16 minute time cap with a time of 14:41.2. Rounding out the top three in Event 6 was Tiffany Hendrickson with a time of 15:02.5

Women’s Event 6 – Time Cap: 16 Minutes
Five Rounds For Time:
• 25-Calorie Row
• 16 Chest-to-bar Pull-Ups
• 9 Strict Deficit Handstand Push-ups

2015 CrossFit South Regional Event 6 Results:
1. Camille LeBlanc-Bazinet
2. Natalie Newhart
3. Tiffany Hendrickson
4. Amanda Goodman
5. Rachel Garibay
6. Jenn Jones
7. Chely Galvan
8. Alexis Johnson
9. Jaime Gold
10T Tylinn Rashan
10T Tatiana Rebane

Camille has a comfortable lead heading into the seventh and final event. The fifth and final qualifying spot will be the one to watch. Only the top five women with the highest points will head to the 2015 CrossFit Games.

2015 Overall Points CrossFit South Regional Women – After Event 6
1. Camille LeBlanc-Bazinet (555 Points)
2. Margauex Alvarez (487 Points)
3. Jenn Jones (474 Points)
4. Amanda Goodman (457 Points)
5. Whitney Cappellucci (397 Points)
6. Natalie Newhart (388 Points)
7. Maddy Myers (388 Points)
8. Tiffany Hendrickson (380 Points)
9. Tennil Reed (377 Points)
10. Brista Mayfield (374 Points)

Amanda Goodman turned things up a notch in the final event and set the Event record. In doing so she won the event and moved up into the third place spot in the overall standings. Camille Leblanc-Bazinet finished Event 7 in second place and cruised to a victory in the overall point standings. Coming in fourth in the event and second overall was Margie Alvarez. Jenn Jones finished the overall standings in fourth. The fifth and final overall spot went to Maddy Myers. Myers was in 7th heading into the final event but an impressive third place finish launched her into that fifth and final qualifying spot.

Women’s Event 7 – Time Cap: 6 Minutes
• 15 Muscle-Ups
• 1 Squat Clean – 135bs
• 1 Squat Clean – 145lbs
• 1 Squat Clean – 155lbs
• 1 Squat Clean – 165lbs
• 1 Squat Clean – 15lbs

2015 CrossFit South Regional Event 7 Results:
1. Amanda Goodman 1:21.0
2. Camille Leblanc-Bazinet 1:29.6
3. Maddy Myers 1:29.9
4. Margaux Alvarez 1:53.0
5. Tiffany Hendrickson 2:03.0
6. April Digiannantonio 2:13.6
7. Alexis Johnson 2:14.9
8. Whitney Cappellucci 2:15.3
9. Alexandra LaChance 2:18.5
10. Jaime Gold 2:20.3

2015 CrossFit® South Regional Women’s Overall Results:
1. Camille LeBlanc-Bazinet (650 Points)
2. Margauex Alvarez (572 Points)
3. Amanda Goodman (557 Points)
4. Jenn Jones (539 Points)
5. Maddy Myers (478 Points)

For complete results visit games.crossfit.com.

Read more from Day 2’s competition.

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2015 Women’s CrossFit® Atlantic Regional – Results

May 17, 2015 by

2015 CrossFit Atlantic Regionals
Heading into third and final day of competition, Anna Tunnicliffe held a 12 point lead. Emily Bridgers had a slow start in day one but turned up the intensity in day two. She was in second place heading into the sixth event with Same Briggs nipping at her Reebok Nano’s. Heading into the final heat only Hannah Richards finished Event 6 under the 16 minute time cap.

It was neck and neck between Briggs and Bridgers in Event 6. Bridgers slowed during the rowing portion of the even but made up time in the chest-to-bar pull-ups and handstand push-ups. The opposite was true for Sam Briggs who cruised through the Calorie row but slowed a bit by the time she made her way to the handstand push-ups portion. Ultimately the Atlanta favorite, Bridgers pulled away for the victory in a time of 14:01.4. Sam Briggs finished under the cap with a time of 15:22.5 and coming in third was Hannah Richards with 15:59.0. It looked as if Richards came up just short of the time cap but it was overturned. Cassidy Lance and Anna Tunnicliffe tied for fourth.

Heading into the seventh and final event the overall standings…

2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional Overall Standings (through 6 Events)
1. Emily Bridgers (517 Points)
2. Anna Tunnicliffe (514 Points)
3. Sam Briggs (504 Points)
4. Cassidy Lane (470 Points)
5. Whitney Gelin (410 Points)
6. Alea Helmick (382 Points)
7. Christy Adkins (376 Points)
8. Caroline Dardini (358 Points)
9. Lindsay Eder (356 Points)
10. Gretchen Kittelberger (345 Points)

Women’s Event 6 – Time Cap: 16 Minutes
Five Rounds For Time:
• 25-Calorie Row
• 16 Chest-to-bar Pull-Ups
• 9 Strict Deficit Handstand Push-ups

2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional Event 6 Results
1. Emily Bridgers
2. Sam Briggs
3. Hannah Richards
4T Cassidy Lance
4T Anna Tunnicliffe
5. Lauren Truskwoski
6. Lindsay Eder
7. Alanna Colon
8. Rachel Krumm
9. Caroline Dardini
10. Corrinna Benz

Emily Bridgers finished the weekend winning four of the last five events. She finished the 7th event in the number one spot and earned another trip the CrossFit Games in Carson, California. Emily finished 15 seconds ahead of Christy Adkins with a time of 1:33.9 in Event 7. Caroline Dardini was third and Alea Hemlick in fourth. Rounding out the top five in the final event was Sam Briggs. After the competition conclude, Briggs shared that she would be heading into surgery and had been competing on a broken foot.

Women’s Event 7 – Time Cap: 6 Minutes
• 15 Muscle-Ups
• 1 Squat Clean – 135bs
• 1 Squat Clean – 145lbs
• 1 Squat Clean – 155lbs
• 1 Squat Clean – 165lbs
• 1 Squat Clean – 15lbs

2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional Event 7 Results
1. Emily Bridgers
2. Christy Adkins
3. Caroline Dardini
4. Alea Helmick
5. Sam Briggs
6. Sarabeth Phillips
7. Whitney Gelin
8. Cassidy Lance
9. Allan Colon
10. Corinna Benz

The top five from each regional qualify for the 2015 CrossFit Games in July. Emily, Sam, Anna and Cassidy have all been to the Games before. This will be Whitney Gelin’s first trip to the CrossFit Games. Your final standings in the Atlantic Regional.

2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional Overall Final Standings
1. Emily Bridgers (617 Points)
2. Sam Briggs (584 Points)
3. Anna Tunnicliffe (561 Points)
4. Cassidy Lance (541 Points)
5. Whitney Gelin (483 Points)

For complete results from the 2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional visit games.crossfit.com.

Read more: from day 2 at the Women’s Atlantic Regional.

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2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional Results – Day 2

May 16, 2015 by

Atlantic Regional Day 2
Day two is in the books at the 2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional and there’s a new leader in the Women’s Individual division. Anna Tunnicliffe sits in the top spot with 429 points. Fan favorite and the leader after Day 1, Sam Briggs fell to third and sits 20 points behind Anna. Emily Bridgers made up tremendous ground from day one and currently sits in second. Emily was in sixth heading into the second day of action.

2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional Individual Events 3

Heat 1 – 0:00:00
Heat 2 – 0:30:00
Heat 3 – 1:00:00
Heat 4 – 1:30:00

2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional Event 3 Results
1. Emily Bridgers
2. Anna Tunnicliffe
3. Sam Briggs
4. Christy Adkins
5. Kim Cocce
6. Caroline Dardini
7. Lindsay Eder
8T. Whitney Gelin
8T. Cassidy Lance
10. Jaimie Byerly

2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional Individual Events 4 & 5

Heat 1 – 0:05:45
Heat 2 – 0:16:45
Heat 3 – 0:27:00
Heat 4 – 0:39:00

2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional Event 4 Results
1. Emily Bridgers
2. Jessica Carillon
3. Cassidy Lance
4. Hannah Richards
5. Nicole Corey
6. Elizabeth Parry
7. Anna Tunnicliffe
8. Sarabeth Phillips
9. Gretchen Kittelberger
10. Linsey Wise

2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional Event 5 Results
1T. Nicole Corey
1T. Cassidy Lance
3. Whitney Gelin
4T. Emily Bridgers
4T. Gretchen Kittelberger
6. Alea Helmeck
7. Corinna Benz
8T. Sarabeth Phillips
8T. Anna Tunnicliffe
10. Caroline Dardini

2015 Women’s Atlantic Regional Overall Standings
1. Anna Tunnicliffe (429 points)
2. Emily Bridgers (417 points)
3. Samantha Briggs (409 points)
4. Cassidy Lance (385 points)
5. Whitney Gelin (363 points)
6. Alea Helmick (333 points)
7. Christy Adkins (313 points)
8. Nicole Corey (309 points)
9. Jessica Carillon (291 points)
10. Caroline Dardini (291 points)

Filed Under: Crossfit

Camille Leblanc-Bazinet Leads CrossFit South Regional – Day 2 Results

May 16, 2015 by

Day 2 CrossFit South
The 2014 CrossFit Games Women’s champ, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet finished Day 2 of the CrossFit South Regional in the number spot. She started day two with a fifth place finish but regained championship form in event number four. She finished the day with a second place finish in event number five. Camille heads into the third and final day with a 33 point lead over Margaux Alvarez. Margo lost some ground in event number four coming in 14th in the event. Rounding out the top three is Jenn Jones who finished the day off with an impressive 190 lbs snatch in event five, which earned her the in in the event. She is 23 points behind Margaux and 56 points behind Camille heading into the final two events.

2015 Overall Points CrossFit South Regional Women Overall Results
1. Camille LeBlanc-Bazinet (455 Points)
2. Margauex Alvarez (422 Points)
3. Jenn Jones (399 Points)
4. Amanda Goodman (372 Points)
5. Tennil Reed (334 Points)
6. Whitney Cappellucci (328 Points)
7. Brista Mayfield (325 Points)
8. Maddy Myers (315 Points)
9. Alexis Johnson (311 Points)
10. Andrea Ager (296 Points)

2015 South Regional – Women’s Event 3

Heat 1 – 0:01:40
Heat 2 – 0:31:40
Heat 3 – 1:01:45
Heat 4 – 1:30:00
Heat 5 – 2:00:00

CrossFit South Regionals 2015 – Event 3
1. Natalie Newhart
2. Marguex Alvarez
3. Tiffany Hendrickson
4. Whitney Cappellucci
5. Camille Leblanc-Bazinet
6. Alexis Johnson
7. Jenn Jones
8. Chely Galvan
9. Tennil Reed
10. Rachel Garibay

CrossFit South Regionals 2015 – Event 4
1. Camille Leblanc-Bazinet
2. Tiffany Hendrickson
3. Tennil Reed
4. Brista Mayfield
5. Jenn Jones
6. Amanda Goodman
7. Alexandra LaChance
8. Arielle Armstrong
9. Alexis Johnson
10. Tylinn Rashan

CrossFit South Regionals 2015 – Event 5
1. Jenn Jones
2. Camille Leblanc-Bazinet
3. Amanda Goodman
4. Alexandra LaChance
5. Whitney Cappellucci
6. Andi Turner
7. Margaux Alvarez
8. Maddy Myers
9. Beth Spearman
10. Tennil Reed

Filed Under: Crossfit, NEWS

2015 IFBB Body Power Pro Results

May 16, 2015 by

2015 Body Power Pro

The 2015 IFBB Body Power Pro took place today (May 16) in Birmingham. The event didn’t draw the largest fields but none the less the winners qualify for the 2015 Olympia and the second through fifth place finishers earned points towards the Olympia Point Series.

Adela Ondrejovicova from Slovakia was the unanimous winner on the judges’ score sheet in the Figure division. She beat out nine other women for her first IFBB Pro victory and in doing so punched her ticket to her first Figure Olympia. Vivien Olah from Hungary was second and in third was the Louise Rogers of the UK.

Adela Ondrejovicova 2015 Figure Body Power ProAdela Ondrejovicova Figure Pro Winner – Photo by extrifit.cz

 

2015 IFBB Body Power Pro Figure Results
Birmingham, United Kingdom – May 16, 2015
1. Adela Ondrejovicova – 3
2. Vivien Olah – 6
3. Louise Rogers – 9
4. Maria Garcia – 12
5. Agnese Russo – 15
6. Leah Dolan – 18
7. Maria Scotland – 21
8. Tamen Stuve – 25
9. Kizzy Vaines – 26
10. Giada Simari – 29

Eight men entered the 2015 IFBB Body Power Pro Bodybuilding 212, with the late entrant Kim Jun Ho winning in unanimous fashion. Kim was coming off a second place finish at the New York Pro. The Korean bodybuilder is now qualified for the 212 Showdown in Las Vegas later this year.

Kim Jun Ho Winner 212Kim Jun Ho – 212 Men’s Bodybuilding Winner - Photo by extrifit.cz

2015 IFBB Body Power Pro Men’s 212 Bodybuilding Results
Birmingham, United Kingdom – May 16, 2015
1. Kim Jun Ho – 3
2. Shaun Joseph Tavernier – 6
3. Khalid Almohsinawi – 9
4. Dobromir Delev – 12
5. Vojtech Koritensky – 15
6. Thomas Benagli – 18
7. Manuel Manchago – 21
8. Patrick Ostolani – 24
DNF John Armstrong

Three men entered the 2015 IFBB Body Power Pro Wheelchair division and it was Harold Kelly who was victorious in the competition. Coming in second was Gabriele Andriulli from Italy and rounding out the top three was Nick Scott from the USA.

Harold Kelly Body PowerHarold Kelly Wheelchair Bodybuilding Winner – Photo by extrifit.cz

2015 IFBB Body Power Pro Wheelchair Results
Birmingham, United Kingdom – May 16, 2015
1. Harold Kelly – 3
2. Gabriele Andriulli – 6
3. Nick Scott – 9

Visit www.extrifit.cz to see more photos from the 2015 IFBB Body Power Pro.

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2015 CrossFit Regional Women’s Standings – Day 1

May 15, 2015 by

2015 CrossFit Regional
Anna Tunnicliffe and Sam Briggs battle it out in the Atlantic Region while Margaux Alvarez and Camille Leblanc-Bazinet are the top two women at the South Regional. Sam Briggs sits in the top spot at the Atlantic Regionals with 195 points after day one. Briggs is on a mission this year and it shows. She was the 2013 CrossFit Games winner but failed to qualify last year. It’s also worth noting that Sam is competing in a new region this year. She had previously competed in the European Region.

Anna Tunnicliffe is in second just five points behind Briggs. Anna Tunnicliffe is a two-time Olympian and won a Gold Medal in the 2008 Olympic Games sailing. Anna was seeded in the number six spot heading into the Atlantic Regional.

Emily Bridgers and Christy Adkins will be ones to keep an eye on in the Day 2 events.


2015 CrossFit Regional Women’s Standings – Day 1

Atlantic Regional Women’s Event 1
1. Samantha Briggs (2:28.8)
2. Cassidy Lance (2:45.8)
3. Anna Tunnicliffe (2:52.3)
4. Alea Helmick (2:55.7)
5. Christy Adkins (2:55.9)

Atlantic Regional – Individual Event 1

Heat 1 – 40:00
Heat 2 – 52:00
Heat 3 – 102:00
Heat 4 – 110:00

Atlantic Regional Women’s Event 2
1. Anna Tunnicliffe (8:24.9)
2. Samantha Briggs (9:36.4)
3. Whitney Gelin (10:51.3)
4. Madi Mansberger (11:00)
5. Christy Adkins (11:01.7)

Atlantic Regional – Individual Event 2

Heat 1 – 5:00
Heat 2 – 26:00
Heat 3 – 46:00
Heat 4 – 106:00

Atlantic Regional Overall Women Standings after Day 1:
1. Samantha Briggs (195 points)
2. Anna Tunnicliffe (190 points)
3. Christy Adkins (160 points)
4. Whitney Gelin (153 points)
5. Alea Helmick (152 points)
6. Emily Bridgers (132 points)
7. Jessica Carillon (130 points)
8. Laura Brannen (130 points)
9. Madi Mansberger (128 points)
10. Cassidy Lance (124 points)

Watch Atlantic Regional Day One Events

SOUTH REGIONAL
Margaux Alvarez was the number four seed heading into Day One’s South Region events but ended up in the number one spot after two events. She dominated in Event one with a time of 2:35.3. She followed up that up with an impressive showing in the second event. The 2014 CrossFit Games champ, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet finished day one in second place and 15 points behind Alvarez. There are still plenty of points to be earned in the next two days. As evident with Andrea Ager’s event two performance, anything is possible. Andrea’s win in Event 2 helped her finish the day in the third place, this after a 10th place finish in Event 1.


South Regional Women’s Event 1
1. Margaux Alvarez 2:35.3
2. Camille Leblanc-Bazinet 2:42.2
3. Jasmine Dever 2:44.7
4. Jenn Jones 2:44.8
5. Rachel Garibay 2:47.6

South Regional Individual Event 1

Heat 1 – 103:00
Heat 2 – 113:00
Heat 3 – 123:00
Heat 4 – 133:00
Heat 5- 143:00

South Regional Women’s Event 2
1. Andrea Ager (8:32.0)
2. Margaux Alvarez (9:33.4)
3. Natalie Newhart (9:42.9)
4. Camille Leblanc-Bazinet (9:47.9)
5. Whitney Cappellucci (9:56.1)

South Regional Individual Event 2

Heat 1 – 1:50:00
Heat 2 – 2:10:00
Heat 3 – 2:30:00
Heat 4 – 2:51:00
Heat 5 – 3:11:00
End of Day 1 at the Desk – 3:30:00

South Regional Overall Women’s Standings after Day 1:
1. Margaux Alvarez (195 points)
2. Camille Leblanc-Bazinet (180 points)
3. Andrea Ager (167 points)
4. Amanda Goodman (148 points)
5. Jenn Jones (146 points)
6. Gabrielle Andrews (144 points)
7. Whitney Cappellucci (143 points)
8. Randi Stevens (142 points)
9. Maddy Myers (132 points)
10. Natalie Newhart (131 points)

Watch South Regional Day One Events

The action resumes on Saturday May 16th. Watch the South Regional and Atlantic Regional live on Youtube. For more information visit games.crossfit.com.

Filed Under: Crossfit

Reebok and DuPont Partner on New CrossFit® Collection

May 13, 2015 by

Reebok and DuPont Partner to create new Reebok CrossFit Collection with Kevlar®

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DuPont and Reebok Collaborate on New Reebok CrossFit® Collection
The science and engineering behind this advanced material enables athletes to Dare Biggerâ„¢ and push the limits of their sport.

Wilmington, Del. – DuPont Protection Technologies (DuPont) and Reebok International (Reebok) announced the signing of a multi-year trademark license agreement for the use of the DuPontâ„¢ Kevlar® and Dare Biggerâ„¢ trademarks. Launching this upcoming June, the new Spring-Summer 2015 Reebok CrossFit® collection will incorporate the DuPont advanced material and feature the DuPont trademarks.

DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber is known for its extreme strength and durability. It is used in a variety of high-performance sporting apparel, accessories and equipment. As CrossFit® workouts continue to evolve and become more challenging and the limits of fitness are pushed, the CrossFit® athlete requires apparel that can withstand the rigors of functional movements performed at high intensity. This collection was designed with distinct emphasis on the specific needs of the CrossFit® athlete.

“The science and engineering behind this advanced material enables athletes to Dare Bigger™ and push the limits of their sport,” said Marc Doyle, president of DuPont Protection Technologies. “The collaboration is a great fit between our companies and capitalizes on the synergy between our brands, allowing us to innovate and help make strong, light and durable athletic apparel and gear.”

Best known for its use in ballistic and stab-resistant body armor, Kevlar® has helped to save the lives of thousands of people around the world. The use of Kevlar® has been extended to everything from fire fighter and industrial protective clothing to vehicles, fiber optic cables, mining belts and commercial aircraft. The Kevlar® brand and science also is used in many consumer products such as mobile phones, tires, workwear and high-performance sporting apparel, shoes and equipment. This year, DuPont is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discoveries that led to Kevlar® and this new line of Reebok CrossFit® apparel and footwear is an example of advancing the innovation legacy of Kevlar® forward.

To celebrate the collaboration of this new line of Reebok CrossFit® apparel, Reebok has created a short video that emphasizes the unique partnership of these two powerful brands. The video truly highlights the story of how Reebok and DuPont are coming together to reach new heights. Many products are featured in the video, including the Reebok CrossFit® Board Shorts built with patches made with Kevlar® fiber. This product line also will be presented at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit® Games.

“My CrossFit training regimen is constantly testing my limits. I work out multiple times a day so I need consistent, durable gear that withstands the toughest workout,” said Camille Leblanc-Bazinet, professional CrossFit® athlete and female winner of the 2014 Reebok CrossFit® Games. “Reebok CrossFit® apparel and footwear made with DuPont™ Kevlar® are an ideal combination resulting in high-performance gear that allows me to do even more than I think is possible.”

“Reebok has strategically engineered Kevlar® into key abrasion zones within its apparel and footwear so they are durable enough to withstand even the toughest workouts,” said Corinna Werkle, senior vice president, Training at Reebok. “We value our relationship with DuPont for the science behind these world-class products and for the power of the DuPont™ Kevlar® brand.”

The Reebok CrossFit® apparel collection will be available on June 1, 2015, ranging from $100 MSRP – $250 MSRP at Reebok.com, store.crossfit.com and select retailers worldwide.

 

Dupont & Reebok

 

Reebok International, headquartered in Canton, Mass., USA, is a leading worldwide designer, marketer and distributor of fitness and lifestyle footwear, apparel and equipment. An American-inspired global brand, Reebok is a pioneer in the sporting goods industry with a rich and storied fitness heritage. Reebok develops products, technologies and programming which enable movement and is committed to accompanying people on their journey to fulfill their potential. Reebok connects with the fitness consumer wherever they are and however they choose to stay fit – whether it’s training, running, walking, dance, yoga or aerobics. Reebok Classics leverages the brand’s fitness heritage and represents the roots of the brand in the sports lifestyle market. A subsidiary of the adidas Group, Reebok operates under the multiple divisions of the Reebok brand, Reebok-CCM Hockey and the Sports Licensed Division. Reebok is the exclusive outfitter of CrossFit and the CrossFit Games, the official title sponsor of the Reebok Spartan Race; the exclusive authentic global outfitter of UFC, and exclusive apparel provider for Les Mills. For more information, visit Reebok at http://www.reebok.com.

CrossFit Inc. is the developer and provider of the CrossFit® strength and conditioning program and a recognized worldwide leader in functional fitness. Founded by Greg Glassman and built on the foundations of constantly varied, high-intensity functional movements, education and collaborative competition, CrossFit-brand workouts develop strength and fitness while cultivating community and camaraderie in each of the more than 10,000 affiliated gyms in its global network. CrossFit Inc. is a leading accredited certificate issuer for physical-training professionals worldwide and offers specialty certificate programs in addition to its core curriculum. CrossFit Inc. publishes the CrossFit Journal, promotes physical fitness and cognitive health through the CrossFit Kids Foundation, and created and operates the CrossFit Games, an annual competition where elite athletes compete to be named the Fittest on Earth™. To learn more, visit crossfit.com, games.crossfit.com, facebook.com/crossfit or youtube.com/CrossFitHQ.

DuPont Protection Technologies is a leader in technologies and products that protect people, the environment and critical assets worldwide. For additional information, please visit DuPont Protection Technologies. For media information on the Kevlar 50th anniversary, please visit the DuPont™ Kevlar® Media Center.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit http://www.dupont.com.

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CrossFit, Forging Elite Fitness, The Sport of Fitness and Fittest on Earth are registered trademarks or trademarks of CrossFit Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, Kevlar® and Dare Bigger™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

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