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Athletic Cosmetic Company Bets Big on Sports Makeup
Founded by a beauty industry vet and a pro tennis player, the startup creates sweat-resistant cosmetic products for active women
In the age of fitness influencers and workout classes doubling as social outings, Athletic Cosmetic Company is eyeing the sports and fitness makeup market with products that are sweat and water-resistant.
Kate Solomon, founder of Babo Botanicals, and Dominique van Boekel, a former pro tennis player, have joined forces to bring their concept of “athbeauty” to life.
Athletic Cosmetic Company aims to create products that are sweat and water-resistant, long-wear, oil-free, and non-acnegenic, as well as lightweight and fragrance-free.
Its product lineup includes the Hyaluronic Powerhouse, a gel serum that can be used as a primer, base or moisturizer, and the G.O.A.T. volumizing and lengthening waterproof mascara. Other products are the All Star Water Lip and Cheek Stain, a non-transferring long-wear lip color, and the Sculpt-Tint, a waterproof sculpting eyebrow gel. The company’s products are sustainable, vegan and cruelty-free.
Solomon, who had stints at Avon, LVMH and L’Oreal, believes the new athletic makeup concept has parallels to how Lululemon pioneered the athleisure market.
“It’s this kind of look-good, feel-good mentality,” Solomon says. “85% of women who played sports say the skills they developed while playing set them up for success in their professional careers. Our mission is to build confidence in peoples’ bodies and minds even if they are not our customers, and to help promote women and girls (who) excel in sports and life.”
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Van Boekel has been piloting the products among athletes.
“In the sports world, we’re all fascinated with image—much more so now with the prevalence of social media,” she notes. “We found a demand for people who want to transition easily from work to working out and back again.”
The athletic makeup market is promising but has proved challenging for cosmetic brands to pull off. Even large players like Estée Lauder have discontinued sports-friendly lines like the brand’s CliniqueFIT. However, in the age of fitness influencers and the growing popularity of women’s sports, there is undoubtedly a market for makeup at the gym, on the field and on the court.
Athletic Cosmetic Company products are available online at AthleticCosmetic.com and on Amazon, as well as in select spas and wellness retreats nationwide.
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Volt Athletics Acquires Zama Health, Adding Mental Wellness Layer
The AI-powered training app will integrate Zama Health as its own service within the Volt ecosystem
Volt Athletics, an AI-powered performance training platform, has made a significant step into the world of holistic wellness, adding a mental health component following its acquisition of Zama Health.
The deal sees Zama Health founder and CEO Brendan Sullivan join the Seattle-based fitness tech company as general manager of athlete wellbeing.
Merging fitness and tech has led to the best of both worlds, with Volt Athletics‘ training app providing expert guidance to all — whether it’s everyday fitness enthusiasts, NCAA Division 1 or pro team athletes, or those serving in the military and law enforcement looking for a tactical edge.
Compatible with iOS and Android, the personalized workouts are created by Volt’s NSCA-certified strength and conditioning specialists, ensuring sustainable progress. The app provides training videos and step-by-step directions and allows users to give feedback that informs training.
With the addition of Zama Health, Volt will now go beyond the physical. Zama’s tech platform will initially operate as a “distinct service” within Volt. An integration of both technologies is planned, although a timeline has yet to be defined, Volt tells Athletech News.
Zama’s app offers users self-guided modules on mental health, nutrition, sports psychology, clinical support for affiliate members, local wellness resources, self-care exercises and reminders and an opportunity to connect anonymously with like-minded peers.
“Zama Health will add a much-needed layer of mental health support for our Volt Family of coaches and athletes,” said Dan Giuliani, co-founder and CEO of Volt Athletics. “We aim to support the development of the entire athlete and to empower coaches to better assist their athletes through practical resources and education.”
The athlete-centered mental health and wellness platform received early investments from Techstars and One Mind and has developed an expert advisory board that includes Jen Huberty, former head of science at Calm and Gene DeFilippo, who served as athletic director for Boston College and Villanova.
Giuliani, a certified strength coach who has taught sport performance at the University of Washington, co-founded Volt in 2013 alongside Trevor Watkins, an IT professional who was captain of the Pepperdine men’s lacrosse team.
DeAndre Yedlin, investor and pro soccer player for FC Cincinnati and the US Men’s National Team, shared excitement about Volt and Zama joining forces.
“Combining physical training and mental wellness is critical for athlete performance, health and well-being,” Yedlin said. “As an investor in both companies, I’ve seen firsthand the impact they have on athletes worldwide and can’t wait to see what they are able to do together.”
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LA GOLF Is Revolutionizing Golf Equipment With New Tech
Founded by Reed Dickens, the former CEO of Marucci Sports, LA GOLF has already collaborated with ambassadors like Dustin Johnson and Bryson Dechambeau
Golf equipment has seen remarkable developments over the past few years, but only through a select few major companies dominating the market. LA GOLF is here to change all of that.
The company’s proprietary technology is designed to meet the needs of professional players and is already outperforming other brands. Their products aim to be the best in the business, and the brand is only just getting started. Founded by Reed Dickens, former CEO of Marucci Sports, LA GOLF is at the forefront of modern sports equipment. Dickens plans to use the same techniques he did while leading Marucci Sports to unseat cult favorite baseball bats from Louisville Slugger and Easton when creating unbeatable golf equipment.
So far, these plans have been progressing well. LA GOLF takes a player-forward approach to designing equipment, paying attention to what players need and creating it with precision. Within the last few years, LA GOLF has debuted the most technologically advanced putter in the game with the largest sweet spot possible. With input from ambassadors Dustin Johnson and Bryson Dechambeau, LA GOLF’s innovations are unstoppable.
Aside from the Bel-Air and Malibu lines of putters, LA GOLF has branched out into designing balls and shafts that can outperform all others. Their player partners have direct input into these designs and specifically help create the stiffest and most stable shafts in the business.
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Having professional players at the table is an extremely important part of LA GOLF’s design process. The company ensures that its equipment will meet player needs by engaging with real players and sitting down with their ambassadors during the brainstorming and production process. Creating their proprietary designs would not have been possible without insights from these real golfers.
The latest triumph this collaborative environment has inspired is the LA GOLF ball.
This “longest ball” has outperformed every other in the game with a carry distance of 272.9 yards, a significant advantage over other major golf ball brands. Its proprietary construction consists of four layers that work in perfect synchronicity, increasing its balance and longevity. The ball can travel over an increased distance due to the lower spin of the driver, which delivers more time in the air. These durable balls have proven to be the best premium golf balls for distance on the market.
In such a competitive industry, LA GOLF stands out for its commitment to listening to player needs and meeting them by investing in advanced technology.
To become an established brand, LA GOLF’s team has had to think outside the box and invent new solutions to common player issues. This innovative thinking has pushed the boundaries of what golf equipment can achieve. Within the next few years, LA GOLF intends to rise to prominence in the golf community through its exceptional products, which are handmade in California. The brand aspires to be the go-to business for professional players to get their equipment.
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Martins Licis and Mateusz Kieliszkowski Withdraw From the 2024 World’s Strongest Man
The 2024 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest is scheduled for May 1-5, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC. On April 8, 2024, the competition saw its first significant shake-up.
2019 WSM champion Martins Licis and two-time WSM runner-up Mateusz Kieliszkowski have officially withdrawn from the 2024 edition of the competition. The news was broken on the Giants Live Instagram page on the evening of April 8, 2024, shortly after the total eclipse pieced through the United States.
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Kieliszkowski’s withdrawal should not come as a surprise. The “Polish Powerhouse” withdrew from the 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) contest on April 1, 2024, due to an Achilles tendon injury.
Licis’ withdrawal was the unexpected news from the Giants Live announcement. After a subpar performance at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), fans expected a rebound from Licis in South Carolina. However, that rebound has been delayed due to his withdrawal, a reason for which has not been given at the time of this article’s publication.
2024 World’s Strongest Man Roster
Below is the roster for the 2024 WSM following the withdrawals of Kieliszkowski and Licis. Note that four athletes had yet to be revealed at the time of this article’s publication, meaning that there are now six athletes still to be added to the roster below.
Austin Andrade
Gavin Bilton
Adam Bishop
Marcus Crowder
Wes Derwinsky
Thomas Evans
Shane Flowers
Kane Francis
Nathan Goltry
Rauno Heinla
Mitchell Hooper — Reigning Champion
Kristjan Jon Haraldsson
Rob Kearney
Pavlo Kordiyaka
Trey Mitchell
Evans Nana
Oleksii Novikov
Mathew Ragg
Jaco Schoonwinkel
Evan Singleton
Aivars Smaukstelis
Luke Stoltman
Tom Stoltman
Bobby Thompson
Eddie Williams
Oskar Ziolkowski
BarBend will update this article as more information regarding Licis withdrawal becomes available.
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Rafael Brandao Wins the 2024 Arnold South America Bodybuilding Show
The 2024 Arnold South America show was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April 6-7, 2024. This was the third of promoter Arnold Schwarzenegger’s three IFBB Pro League events for 2024. This contest featured four divisions: Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Men’s Wheelchair, and Wellness.
The champions were Rafael Brandao (Men’s Open), Fabio Junio (Classic Physique), Kevin Secundino (Men’s Wheelchair), and Rayane Fogal (Wellness). All four champions qualified to compete in the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2024.
2024 Arnold South America Results
The final order of finish for all four competitions are below, courtesy of the IFBB Pro League website:
Men’s Open
Rafael Brandao (Brazil)
Tonio Burton (United States)
Vitalii Goodvito (Brazil)
William Martins William (Brazil)
Andre Carlao (Brazil)
Alan Romiro Bonadiman (Brazil)
Jefferson Santos De Oliveira (Brazil)
Jonathan Emmanuel Padilla Gonzalez (Mexico)
Davi Flex Jr. (Brazil)
Deivison Teixeira (Brazil)
*Jonathan Delarosa was on this show’s roster but did not compete.
Classic Physique
Fabio Junio (Brazil)
Diego Alejandro Galindo Garavito (Brazil)
Livingston Livinho (Brazil)
Lucas Silva (Brazil)
Andre Luiz Dos Santos (Brazil)
Luiz Luiz Chicle (Brazil)
Daniel Da Matta (Brazil)
William Cirino De Araujo (Brazil)
Fabiano Andrade (Brazil)
William Santoro (Brazil)
Breno Roberto Eleuterio Pereira (Brazil)
Afonso Emmel Licht (Brazil)
Alan Mendes (Brazil)
Men’s Wheelchair
Kevin Secundino (Brazil)
Josue Fabiano Barretto Monteiro (Brazil)
Wellness
Rayane Fogal (Brazil)
Valquiria Lopes (Brazil)
Andreia Gadelha Da Silva (Brazil)
Debora Boff (Brazil)
Renata Guaraciaba (Brazil)
Rara Lima (Brazil)
Pamela Rodrigues (Brazil)
Debora Paula De Oliveria (Brazil)
Claudia Gentil (Brazil)
Danielle Alves Balbino Da Silva (Brazil)
Ruth Ruth Mantos (Brazil)
Fernanda Kivia Ramos (Brazil)
Andreia Santos (Brazil)
Debora Pereira (Brazil)
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Men’s Open Winner — Rafael Brandao
Brandao made history with this win as the first two-time winner in the contest’s history. It was a close battle between Brandao and runner-up Tonio Burton, with only three points separating them on the scorecards*.
Burton would have to settle for second place in this lineup, and taking third was Vitalii Goodvito, who was making his IFBB Pro League debut. As for Brandao, the expecting father is now set to make his second Olympia appearance. He was 10th in the 2022 contest.
*The head judge was Tamer El Guindy.
Classic Physique Winner — Fabio Junio
Junio ranked 14th at the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia, his debut on that stage. He had not competed since then until he took the stage in Sao Paulo. The judges ranked Junio as the unanimous winner in the single-round contest.
Men’s Wheelchair Winner — Kevin Secundino
Kevin Secundino went into the weekend as an amateur but acquired IFBB Pro League status by winning in the amateur contest in Sao Paulo. He jumped into the pro show and secured his first victory right out of the gate. Secundino is 2024 Olympia-qualified.
Wellness Winner — Rayane Fogal
Brazil is considered the original home of the Wellness division, and many fans were excited about this show. Rayane Fogal was ranked highest among the 14 athletes and left with the trophy, Olympia qualification, and cheers from fans.
This was Fogal’s third career pro victory. She will aim to improve upon her fourth-place finish at the 2023 Wellness Olympia.
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2024 Charlotte Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Bodybuilding fans in Charlotte, NC, were treated to five IFBB Pro League division contests at the 2024 Charlotte Pro of April 6-7, 2024. All five contests had 2024 Olympia qualifications awarded to the winners, allowing them to compete in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 10-13, 2024.
Nearly 100 athletes competed across all five contests. The champions were Fabiony Sylvain (Classic Physique), Emanual Hunter (Men’s Physique), Tessa Matze (Figure), Brittany Gillespie (Bikini), and Bruna Seredich (Wellness).
2024 Charlotte Pro Results
The final placings for all five divisions are shown below as they were listed on the judges’ scorecards:
Classic Physique
Fabiony Sylvain (United States)
James Yount (United States)
Tomas Adame (United States)
Eric Abelon (United States)
Lucas Gianinni (United States)
Abner Logan (United States)
Lamar Shaw (United States)
Brady Barnes (United States)
Jordan Tripp-Arthur (United States)
Armando Aman (United States)
Robert Van Sant (United States)
Barry Irving (United States)
Kenneth Richards (United States)
Stephen Daniels (United States)
Jake Phippen (United States)
Tied for 16th
Rodrigo Coelho (Brazil)
Jeshan Fernando (United States)
Alexander Galan (United States)
Men’s Physique
Emanual Hunter (United States)
Dustin Alvis (United States)
Clarence McSpadden (United States)
George Brown (United States)
Travia Yow (United States)
Jacques Lewis (United States)
Michael Mayers (United States)
Hossein Karimi (Iran)
Chris Deja (United States)
Derrick Stevenson (United States)
Khali Quartey (United States)
Jorge Hernandez (United States)
Joshua Goforth (United States)
Stephen Pascal (United States)
Da’marchitzy White (United States)
Tied for 16th
Michael Augustino (United States)
Creighton Clingan (United States)
Damon Davis (United States)
Brad Estadt (United States)
Jamal Everette (United States)
Michael Ferguson (United States)
Russell Gregory (United States)
Xavier Jaime Canales (United States)
Aristoteles Lima (Brazil)
John Murphy (United States)
Eze Onwurah (United States)
Gerardo Reyna (Mexico)
Mofeed Titilope (United States)
Ranzino Valentine (United States)
Justin White (United States)
Figure
Tessa Meetze (United States)
Madison Dinges (United States)
Megan Sylvester-Cielan (United Kingdom)
Julia Waring (United States)
Maude Exantus (United States)
Amanda Houston (United States)
Francesca Mujica (United States)
Ashley Kelsey (United States)
Ronshende Whittington (United States)
Rosalyn Dudding (United States)
Mary Nyarko Omale (Ghana)
Jennifer Johnson (United States)
Natasha Charles (United States)
Taco Barnes (United States)
Katrina Williams (United States)
Bikini
Brittany Gillespie (United States)
Maria Acosta (United States)
Sharon Ramos (Dominican Republic)
Tamekia Carter (United States)
Ashley Hampton (United States)
Anastacia Spragans (United States)
Maya Astabie (United States)
Kimberly Bonilla (United States)
Niccole Guggia (United States)
Anya Nicholson (United States)
Amanda Macey (United States)
Diana Arsenyeva (United States)
Jessica Miller (United States)
Jessica Kosten (United States)
Nicolette Stafford (United States)
Tied for 16th
Gigi Amurao (United States)
Kristiana Brush (United States)
Jennifer Lau (United States)
Kate Orara (United States)
Kristy Robbins (United States)
Marissa Ross (United States)
Angela Ruscili (United States)
Gina Sardina (United States)
Wellness
Bruna Seredich (United States)
Jennifer Zollars (United States)
Luz Abinuman (United States)
Jasmine Payne (United States)
Leah Flack (United States)
Jamie McKenzie (United States)
Ruth Rodriguez (United States)
Yadira Rosado (United States)
Inez Sobczak (United States)
Joann Norwood (United States)
Melitza Guerrero (United States)
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Classic Physique Winner — Fabiony Sylvain
Sylvain made his Classic Physique debut at this contest. He was previously a Men’s Open bodybuilder. Sylvain appears to have found his division because he was the judges’ unanimous champion.
James Yount jumped five places from his performance in 2023 to score silver. Bronze went to Tomas Adame.
Men’s Physique Winner — Emanual Hunter
Thirty athletes competed, and many fans believed Emanual Hunter to be the favorite. Their predictions were accurate as took home his third pro win. Hunter’s previously won the 2023 Memphis Pro. He will make his second Olympia appearance in 2024 if he competes. He ranked 12th overall in the 2022 Olympia.
Dustin Alvis and Clarence McSpadden took second and third-place honors, respectively. They will need to score a pro show win before the Olympia qualifying cut-off on Sept. 15, 2024, to advance to the 2024 Olympia.
Figure Winner — Tessa Meetze
Meetz earned her pro card at the 2022 NPC National Championships and then took the entire 2023 season off. This show was her IFBB Pro League debut. One round was scored, and the judges had Meetze as the definitive winner.
Second place went to Madison Dinges, and Megan Sylvester-Cielan of the United Kingdom scored third.
Bikini Winner — Brittany Gillespie
Gillespie was coming off a seventh-place finish at the 2024 San Diego Pro. She made drastic improvements, which paid off with her first career pro win. The second-year pro is Bikini Olympia qualified for the first time.
Gillespie held off the charge of runner-up Maria Acosta, who made her 2024 season debut. Sharon Ramos won the bronze. The podium was unanimous by the judges*.
*The head judge was IFBB Pro League Vice President Tyler Manion.
Wellness Winner — Bruna Seredich
This was Seredich’s second pro win of 2024. Her first was at the 2024 Sampson Showdown Pro show in Las Vegas on March 23. Since Seredich already had an Olympia qualification, no qualification was awarded at this show. Seredich scored straight first-place votes on the scorecards.
Jennifer Zollars finished one spot behind Seredich, and Luz Abinuman rounded out the top three. Abinuman won the Masters 35+ and 40+ titles.
Featured Image: @brunaseredich on Instagram
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2024 1 Bro Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 1 Bro Pro Show occurred in London, England, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. It was headlined by IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Bikini division contests. Twenty pros graced the stage and faced the judges.
Emanuele Ricotti left as the Classic Physique winner, and Ottavia Mazza earned the Bikini division title. Both champions qualified for the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2024.
2024 1 Bro Pro Show Results
The complete final standings for both shows are below, courtesy of the IFBB Pro League website
Classic Physique
Emanuele Ricotti (Italy)
Dilans Kurepins (Latvia)
Brandon Hinton (United Kingdom)
Craig Morton (United Kingdom)
Joshua Eastham (United Kingdom)
Daniel Dudley (Panama)
Bikini
Ottavia Mazza (Italy)
Tatiana Lanovenka (Russia)
Francesca Stoico (Italy)
Lisa Reith (Germany)
Anna Setlak (Italy)
Chantal Hill (Spain)
Allison Testu (France)
Laura Zakharias (Hungary)
Celina Shulz (Germany)
Lucy Edwards (United Kingdom)
Martina Fainozzi (Italy)
Doriana Kandeva (Bulgaria)
Kirsty Taylor (United Kingdom)
Petra Voldanova (United Kingdom)
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Classic Physique Winner — Emanuele Ricotti
Six athletes competed, and Emanuele Ricotti was the clear winner in the eyes of the judges. The third-year pro scored his second career win and second Olympia qualification.
Ricotti’s most recent appearance on the Olympia stage was in 2022, where he finished outside the top 15. Silver went to Dilans Kurepins, and bronze was awarded to Brandon Hinton.
Bikini Division Winner — Ottavia Mazza
This was Mazza’s third pro show of 2024 and first win of the season. She previously finished eighth at the 2024 Bikini International and 11th at the Bikini International UK contests. Tatiana Lanovenka of Russia finished in second, and rounding out the top three of the 14-athlete lineup was Francesca Stoico.
Mazza’s third career pro victory qualified her return to the Olympia stage. She ranked outside the top 15 at the 2023 Bikini Olympia.
IFBB Pro League Investigating Assault on Michael Daboul
Several reports emerged that Classic Physique pro Michael Daboul was attacked and assaulted backstage by four members of security at this event. Daboul confirmed that he had to go to a local hospital for his injuries, which included broken ribs, a broken nose, and an injured eye.
Daboul shared that two of the alleged assailants had been arrested, but that has yet to be confirmed. The IFBB Pro League shared this statement in the aftermath of the incident:
“While we await details from the local authorities about the incident that occurred with the venue security at a UK event, we want to reassure our competitors and attendees that no one should feel unsafe at any of our events.”
Daboul responded on his Instagram page that he would pursue legal action:
BarBend will provide confirmed updates on this situation as they are shared.
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2024 Triple O Dynasty Bodybuilding Show Results
The inaugural Triple O Dynasty Pro was held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Mesa, AZ. It was the first show promoted by three Olympia champions: four-time Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw, seven-time Ms. Figure Olympia Cydney Gillon, and three-time Ms. Fitness Olympia Whitney Jones.
2024 Triple O Dynasty Results
Women’s Bodybuilding, Women’s Physique, and Figure divisions were on the marquee. Theresa Ivancik was crowned Women’s Bodybuilding champion, Ann Gruber won in Women’s Physique, and the Figure champion was Wendy Fortino.
Women’s Bodybuilding
Theresa Ivancik (United States)
Gabriela Pena De La Vega (United States)
Julia Whitesel (United States)
Lena Batka (United States)
Martina Lopez (Spain)
Julie Schultz (United States)
Michelle Bogden (United States)
Women’s Physique
Ann Gruber (United States)
Alejandra Chacon Velazquez (Spain)
Bridget Gladmon (United States)
Tricia Downing (United States)
Jolaine Fulps (United States)
Figure
Wendy Fortino (United States)
Maggie Watson (Canada)
Sandee Lark (United States)
Lisa Saygun (Australia)
Lakeisha Roulhac (United States)
Christine Cave (United States)
Ashley Martinez (United States)
Monique Mealey (United States)
Shelly Johnson (United States)
Stephanie Koerber (United States)
Rebecca Godwin (United States)
Sierra Jones (United States)
Reem Albareeq (United Kingdom)
Chikjioke Soribe (United States)
Rose Black (Australia)
Mary Sanderman (United States)
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Women’s Bodybuilding Winner — Theresa Ivancik
This is Ivancik’s fourth pro win and third Olympia qualification. Thanks to this victory, she can compete in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2024.
Several fans posted on social media that this was the best Ivancik ever looked on stage, and the judges verified that notion with all first-place votes on the scorecards. Ivancik confirmed before the event that would compete in the 2024 Olympia if qualified. Ivancik’s best Olympia finish was seventh in 2022.
Women’s Physique Winner — Ann Gruber
Ann Gruber had straight first-place votes from the judges* to win the Women’s Physique division. This was Gruber’s first 2024 contest, and she secured her spot in the 2024 Women’s Physique Olympia lineup.
*Sandy Williamson was the head judge.
Figure Division Winner — Wendy Fortino
The Figure division contest featured 16 competitors — the most in the show. Wendy Fortino was the last to leave the stage due to first-place honors.
This is the fifth pro win of Fortino’s 13-year career. She qualified to compete in the Olympia for the eighth time. Maggie Watson of Canada and Sandee Lark of the United States rounded out the top three.
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Sara Choi Wins 2024 Taiwan Pro Bikini Division Show
Sara Choi is the 2024 Taiwan Pro champion. The IFBB Pro League Bikini division show was held on April 4-5, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It featured six athletes representing five nations. Charlotte Ellis of the United Kingdom took silver, and Yume Kurokawa of Japan claimed bronze.
2024 Taiwan Pro Show Placings
The final order of finish is below, courtesy of the IFBB Pro League website.
Sara Choi (South Korea)
Charlotte Ellis (United Kingdom)
Yume Kurokawa (Japan)
Bridget Bailey (Australia)
Wendy Tsai (Taiwan)
Chieh Chu (Taiwan)
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Winner — Sara Choi
This is Choi’s third career pro win and the third time she has qualified for the Olympia — the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, will be held from Oct. 10-13, 2024. Choi’s most recent Olympia appearance was in 2021, finishing outside the top 15.
Choi scored unanimous first-place votes on the judges’ scorecards. Choi has the option to focus solely on the Olympia, as any future pro show wins during this season would only block an Olympia qualification from being issued. Only IFBB pro show winners not already qualified advance to the 2024 Olympia.
Second Place — Charlotte Ellis
This was Ellis’ pro debut. Ellis acquired her pro status at the 2023 NPC Worldwide Australian National Championships. The scorecards garnered straight second-place votes for Ellis from the judges.
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Ellis has until Sept. 15, 2024, to win a pro show and qualify for the Olympia. Any additional contest appearances this season could be worthwhile experience for the already decorated rookie.
Third Place — Yume Kurokawa
This result was Yume Kurokawa’s best finish in her four years in the pro ranks. Her best placing before this show was the 2021 Japan Pro, where she ranked fourth.
Other Notes
This was one of three Bikini shows on the same weekend. Brittany Gillespie won the Charlotte Pro title, and Ottavia Mazza was crowned champion at the 1 Bro Pro Show in London, England. Both qualified for the 2024 Olympia.
The next Bikini Division contest on the 2024 IFBB contest schedule is the Wasatch Warrior Pro on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Salt Lake City, UT. The 2023 winner of that show was Aimee Leann Delgado, who has already committed to attempt a title defense.
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