Coppett Cops Greater Gulf States Pro Physique Crown
by Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
With the official entry list for the pro Physique division appearing a week before the Greater Gulf States contest on June 21, the event had all the trappings of an interesting scuffle among several contestants who carried notable contest resumes over the past year and a half.
Scarpetta Stunner At Toronto Supershow!
By Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
Well, much can be said about the women's bodybuilding division at this year's Toronto Supershow held at the John Bassett Theatre in the Toronto Metro Convention Centre on June 1st, but one thing is certain, it won't soon be forgotten. Serving as the first Olympia qualifier of the year for women's bodybuilding, it was understandable that the 15 contestants who ventured to Toronto for this event would be 'bringing it'. And they did. Boy did they.
2013 New York Pro: Juliana, The Brazilian “IT” Girl Defends Her New York Pro Crown
By Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
There is a two-letter word saved for very special women. Silent screen star Clara Bow made it famous in 1927. She was called the “IT” girl. The term became part of the cultural lexicon. And as any competitor or fan of bodybuilding knows, bodybuilding has it's own very unique lexicon of terms to describe the nuances of the sport. But on May 25th at the Tribeca Theatre in Manhattan, transplanted Brazilian Juliana Malacrane became the “IT” girl of the Pro Women's Physique division.
Leila Thompson and Rebecca Andrades Win Physique and Bodybuilding Titles at Junior USA
by Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
Utilizing the beautiful North Charleston Performing Arts Center in Charleston, South Carolina, promoter Tres Bennett has perfected the art of putting on a successful bodybuilding event. It's a contest that competitors can depend on to be efficiently run, and this year was no different.
2013 IFBB Optimum Classic: BRAAAAAZEEEEEL AGAIN !! Nascimento Wins Optimum Pro Classic
by Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
It would probably be unfair to state that Brazilians own the Pro Physique division, but when considering last year's inaugural contest and thus far this year, they certainly seem to have cornered the market when considering the physical quality and allure they bring to the stage.
Women Take The Physique And Bodybuilding Spotlights At The 2013 NPC Emerald Cup
by Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
For 31 years the Emerald Cup has been a staple for contestants aspiring to the national and pro ranks of bodybuilding in the Pacific Northwest. And along with the evolution of the 'body industry' where fitness, figure, bikini and physique divisions have made an entrance to share the spotlight with bodybuilding, the Emerald Cup has evolved right along with them.
Mello Doubles Up Twice: Defends Show Of Champions Title
by Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
“It's a Brazilian thing!” That's a phrase that has become more and more familiar when a Pro Physique division event is held. In this fledgling division's inaugural season last year Karina Nascimento, Juliana Malacarne and Patricia Mello proudly carried the Brazilian colors as the trio combined to win four contests in 2012.
Mello Wins The Battle Of The Sweet 16' At The L.A.Grand Prix
by Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
By this date last year the Desert Muscle Classic, St. Louis Pro and the California Governor's Cup had contributed to the inaugural year of the Pro Physique division. And it was just one day short of a year ago that promoter Jon Lindsay staged the first L.A. Grand Prix Pro Physique event at the Veteran's Auditorium in Culver City.
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