2019 NPC Empire Classic
Bodybuilding, Physique, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships
(Spokane, WA - April 13, 2019)

Katie Lake - 1st Place Overall - Bikini
The second time for this reporter covering a Ribic Productions event at this fantastic river front location, this show never disappoints! Often seen as a preview or warm up show for Emerald Cup, many definitely brought their 'A' game here. Starting with Bikini, a good mix of novices and more experienced competitors, Katie Lake honed her physique for a well deserved overall win. Names to note are other class winners Renee Williams, Emily Mystic and Breanna Ramsay in particular, expect to hear more of them down the road.
Jake Toll - 1st Place Overall - Open Men's Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding brought us a glimpse of a future pro in Jake Toll, has all the qualities to do very well! There was only single classes in the Women's Physique categories, but strong fields! Kimberley Bickley's got everyone on notice for Emerald Cup...already sliced and diced! Martina Motika-Thomas crossed over from Figure, as did Amie Garner.
Martina Motika-Thomas - 1st Place Overall Open Figure
Figure saw some definite standouts, three open classes. In a large class 'B', Martina Motika-Thomas placed ahead of Laura Vallieres, both showing nice size and shape...Martina going on to take Overall. A lot of very good newcomers with nice proportionality for this division, I'm sure we'll see a number of them in future shows and do rather well!
Austin Paulsen - 1st Place Overall Open Classic Physique
Rounding out the Men's categories were the very popular Classic and Men's Physique divisions, Austin Paulsen and Benjamin Verchota taking overall title respectively.
Benjamin Verchota - 1st Place Overall - Open Men's Physique
A huge thanks to the promoters, volunteers and the dedicated competitors who keep this sport growing. The Pacific Northwest is a special place when it comes to the NPC community with everybody pitching in to make each others' shows as successful as possible. It's a continued privilege to be able to cover and publicize these shows for decades now. We'll have more on the show here as time permits. Thanks for NOT cropping watermarks if reposting photos on social media. Official results and further information can be found at ribicproductions.com.

(Please notify me of any placing or name spelling errors, thanks.)

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Trophy Time
Bikini - Class A Bikini - Class B
Bikini - Class C Bikini - Class D
Bikini - Class E Bikini - Class F
Bikini - Novice Class A Bikini - Novice Class B
Bikini - Novice Class C Bikini - Novice Class D
Bikini - True Novice Class A Bikini - True Novice Class B
Bikini - True Novice Class C Bikini - True Novice Class D
Bikini - Masters 35+ Bikini - Masters 40+
Bikini - Masters 45+ and 50+
Men's Bodybuilding - Open Middleweights Men's Bodybuilding - Open Light Heavyweights
Men's Bodybuilding - Open Heavyweights Men's Bodybuilding - Open Super Heavyweights
Men's Bodybuilding - Over 40 Men's Bodybuilding - Over 50
Men's Bodybuilding - Over 60
Women's Physique - Open Class Women's Physique - Masters
Figure - Class B Figure - Class C
Figure - Class D
Figure - Novice Class A Figure - Novice Class B
Figure - Novice Class C
Figure - Masters 35+ Figure - Masters 40+
Figure - Masters 45+ Figure - Masters 50+
Open Classic Physique - Class A Open Classic Physique - Class B
Open Classic Physique - Class C Classic Physique - Juniors
Novice Classic Physique - Class A Novice Classic Physique - Class B
Classic Men's Physique - Over 40 Classic Men's Physique - Over 50
Classic Men's Physique - Over 60
Open Men's Physique - Class A Open Men's Physique - Class B
Open Men's Physique - Class C Men's Physique - Juniors
Novice Men's Physique - Class A Novice Men's Physique - Class B
True Novice Men's Physique - Class A True Novice Men's Physique - Class B
True Novice Men's Physique - Class C True Novice Men's Physique - Class D
Men's Physique - Over 35 Men's Physique - Over 40
Men's Physique - Over 50
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April 15, 2019

Open Bikini Overall Comparison Round

Renee Williams - Bikini Division

April 16, 2019

Open Bodybuilding Overall Comparison Round

April 17, 2019

Open Classic Physique Overall Comparison Round

Open Figure Overall Comparison Round


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