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When figure division came into the NPC & IFBB, I was not in favor of it. It wasn't "real" bodybuilding, it made contests longer, & it caused bodybuilders (both men & women) to have to cut down the length of their routines. We already had fitness division for the women, why did we need more?
I changed my mind in 2003 at the Jan Tana Pro Classic & Masters Olympia 2003 (which turned out to be the last of Jan Tana's pro shows, unfortunately). I happened to sit next to a pro figure competitor who had just gotten her card at a Chicago pro qualifier. Speaking with her, I realized that many new opportunities were opening up to her in the industry, & she already had sponsorship (that was why she was there, not to compete but to represent a company). That conversation made me realize the industry was changing for a reason, and I needed a new mindset about it.
To be honest, I went through the same thing with the bikini division. More people being rushed on and offstage in large classes, even shorter routines for bodybuilders (45 seconds in some shows; usually it's 60 seconds now), marathon weekend events that start at 8:00 a.m. & end by midnight (if you're lucky). Nevertheless, bikini has caught on & is part of the mix now. This thread pays tribute to notable pro bikini competitors.
[video=youtube;d4pq2sXlWAs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4pq2sXlWAs[/video]
Ashley Kaltwasser's story.
[video=youtube;-Z5MhZPsfx4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z5MhZPsfx4[/video]
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New bikini pro!
I like the bikini pro. I think its great for the sport of bodybuidling. Gorgeous ladies!
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In Dave's profile of [B]Marcia Goncalves[/B], did he say "glute season" or "good season" (at 33 seconds in)? :dunno:
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[B]Camile Periat[/B]
I asked Evogen to give us a longer video of her. This is way too short.
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[B]Angelica Teixeira[/B]: a doll.
Awesome!
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Camile's full video, very nice.
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Isa Pecini!
nice!