Spotlight on: Darlene Escano

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Published on Saturday, 26 March 2011 15:44

Written by Darlene Escano

Spotlight On: Darlene Escano

Category you compete in: Figure Pro

Date of birth: July 14, 1979

Hometown: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Career: Personal Trainer

Sports background: When I was younger I used to play tennis. In school I was competitive in track.

Why NPC: They have a long history of successful inspiring champions and I feel my body is well suited for this federation.

What do you like best about competing? I like seeing the changes my body goes through. The challenges each day brings as it gets closer and closer to competition day.

Competition history:

2007 - IFBB Australasia Championships Figure Novice 4^th place

2009 - IFBB Australasia Championships Figure Open 3^rd place

- IFBB Elite Show Figure Tall Class 4^th place

2010 - IFBB Australasia Championships Figure Tall 1^st place

2011 - Arnold Classic Amateur Figure Class F 1^st place

- Arnold Classic Amateur Overall 1^st place - Won my pro card

- Melbourne Pro Grand Prix 3^rd place - Qualified for Olympia

- NZ Pro Show 4^th place

Next competition: 2011 OLYMPIA IN SEPTEMBER!!

Competitors you look up to: My idol has always been and always will be Monica Brant. After competing along side current Ms Olympia Erin Stern I would have to say I look up to her also. She is just absolutely flawless and it was such a great experience to be on the same stage with her.

Favorite cheat food: Pizza or Haighs chocolate. It's a South Australian chocolate.

Favorite diet food: Fish and asparagus

Favorite body part to train: Back and shoulders

Least favorite body part to train: I don't really have a least favorite as I know I HAVE to train all body parts

Hobbies: Cooking!! Only when I'm not dieting, as it's more fun when I can eat it too.

Words to live by: Pain goes away, victory lasts forever

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