The annual International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) New York Pro is usually one of the biggest contests on the bodybuilding calendar. It’s not only a significant event for up-and-comers to make a name for themselves; it’s one of the essential steps en route to qualifying for the prestigious annual Olympia. The latest edition of the New York Pro in Teaneck, New Jersey, held true to this standard.
The 2023 New York Pro took place on May 20, 2023, in Teaneck, New Jersey. Nine divisions participated in the contest’s proceedings, including the: Men’s Open, Classic Physique, 212, Men’s Physique, Women’s Bodybuilding, Women’s Physique, Figure, Bikini, and Wellness. Each of the respective winners earned qualification for the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, this early November. After changes to the qualification system in 2023, winning a contest outright is the only way to earn a berth for the 2023 Olympia, outside of an Olympia victory or a top-five finish at the previous Olympia.
2023 New York Pro Results
Here are the respective overall results for every division at the 2023 New York Pro, including standout wins like Ryan Terry (Men’s Physique), Tonio Burton (Men’s Open), and Natalia Kovaleva (Women’s Bodybuilding).
Men’s Open
Tonio Burton
Stuart Sutherland
Josef Kveton
Joe Seeman
Eric Wood
Maxx Charles
Nathan Spear
Robin Strand
Brent Swansen
Mike Hulusi
Burton’s win here secured his second-ever berth as a Men’s Open competitor in the Olympia. According to his personal page on NPC News Online, he finished in 16th place (2022) in his previous appearance at the flagship competition. In 2021, Burton competed in the 212 division and finished in 10th place at that year’s Olympia.
Classic Physique
Michael Daboul
Junior Javorski
Alexander Westermeier
Camilo Diaz
Eric Abelon
Matthew Greggo
Jorge Luis Guerrero Gallegos
Rickoy Palmer
Hubert Kulczynski
Jeremiah T. Willies
212
Kerrith Bajjo
Diego Guerra Montoya
Jason Hebert
Jose Marte
Sung Yeop Jang
Jason Joseph
Peter Castella
Anthony S. Dellaventura
Ralph Farah
Ho Yeon Jang
Men’s Physique
Ryan Terry
Vitor Chavez
Sidy Pouye
Daniel Ammons
Juan Manuel Gochez
Maxim Golovatii
Dawid Wachelka
Charjo Grant
Deke Walker
Jarrett Jenkins
Terry has been competing as a Men’s Physique athlete since 2014 and has been vying for an Olympia title in his division for some time. His new victory in the New York Pro affords him another Olympia opportunity this fall after a disappointing seventh-place finish in 2022. Per his page on NPC News Online, Terry’s best-ever result at the Olympia was a second-place finish in 2016.
Women’s Bodybuilding
Natalia Kovaleva
Julia Whitesel
Rene Marven
Donna Salib
Towanda Smith
Vera Mikulcova
Saqweta Barrino
Andrea Saurer
Gisela Nunes Chan
Tamara Makar
This is the first win of Kovaleva’s career and, as such, earns her first-ever Olympia berth in November. In Kovaleva’s previous New York Pro foray in 2016, the athlete finished in 16th, making this modern result a dramatic improvement.
Women’s Physique
Natalia Abraham Coelho
Emily Schubert
Joseli Schoenherr
Yuna Kim
Ann Gruber
Diana Schnaidt
Candice Carr
Christina Wilson
Michele Steeves
Sarah Crail
Figure
Maria Luisa Baeza Diaz Pereira
Natalia Soltero
Jennifer Zienert
Rene Miller
Danielle Rose
Thais Cabrices Werner
Aksana Yukhno
Annelies Charlotte Fortuin
Jessica Baltazar
Nakeisha Scruggs
Bikini
Aimee Leann Delgado
Reijuana Harley
Ivi Escandar
Eli Fernandez
Shense Case
Jessica Wilson
Maria Acosta
Rachel Schatz
Nedjie Thompson
Karene Gonzalez
Wellness
Gisele Machado
Tefani-Sam Genadi Razhi
Lili Dong
Edna De Souza
Daisha Johnson
Carol Cantarero
With the 2023 Olympia still months away, the New York Pro is just one opportunity for potential contenders to distinguish themselves. Upcoming events like the 2023 Texas Pro this summer will be another excellent chance as the hype for bodybuilding’s main competition continues to build.
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