2018 IFBB Pro League Vancouver Pro Show
Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Men's Bodybuilding & Physique Championships
(Coquitlam, B.C. - July 7, 2018)

Bikini Champion - Ashley Kaltwasser
The fourth year for this ever growing and popular event, the beautiful Hard Rock Casino Vancouver was the new venue. The IFBB event was held on the second day of the Vancouver Pro/Am & Expo, the first day being an internationally eligible IFBB Pro League Qualifier show, the ONLY way to the Olympia stage! Promoter Michelle Krack and her team did an extraordinary job pulling off an unprecedented and daunting task. Let's talk about Bikini first. The show saw the return of Ashley Kaltwasser to the stage and looks like she didn't miss a beat. Got a good challenge from Canadian Jennifer Dorie which included just the two of them in a comparison round. Tiffany Servatius placed third. The next three were all very recent Pros, Jessie Pineault having won her card at the Toronto Pro Qualifier, Annette Mountford at the 2017 Weider Cup and the newest Pro of all, stunning Maxine Somov who had won overall bikini at the Vancouver Pro Qualifier the day before, well technically it was past midnight when that show ended so basically the same day! Sixth place in a field of 16 competitors!
Men's Bodybuilding Champion - Lukas Osladil
Open Bodybuilding was a real treat again for muscle afficianados, the top spot going to Lukas Osladil and his "magical" glutes.
Fitness Champion - Allison Ethier
Fitness also included a comeback as impeccable Allison Ethier showed why she's been at the top for so many years in the past. Super polished routine and great rapport with the audience. Returning from last year's Vancouver Pro were Sara Kovach (placed 2nd this time) plus a very much improved physique for last year's champion Emma Paveley (third place this year).
Figure Champion - Bojana Vasiljevic
Figure had the biggest sized class with 21 competitors, amazing proportionality on both 1st placer Bojana Vasiljevic and runner up Michele Pinto, a split decision there.
Men's Physique Champion - Ismael Dominguez
Men's Physique went to a very enthusiastic Ismael Dominguez from Mexico.
Women's Physique Champion - Alyssa Coppolino
Turning to Women's Physique, Canadian content took the lead here, a great top 5! Local favorite Alyssa Coppolino in only her second Pro show placed first! She brings such a streamlined look to the sport and that swayed the judges. Considering the next two placers were the phenomenal Eleonora Dobrinina and "veteran" Jodi Boam, that's quite an achievement. Fourth went to Georgina D'Abreo while the USA (and Norway's) Vanessa Nasheim placed 5th.
Men's 212 Bodybuilding Champion - Mahmoud Al Durrah
I'll repeat what we said last year, if you don't want super freaky (in a good way), the 212 Men's Bodybuilding Division is for you. Mahmoud Al Durrah I think has found his niche within the Pro League...beautiful posing as always. Olympia bound!
Classsic Physique Champion - Khaled Chikhaoui
Classic Men's Physique is definitely gaining popularity. Khaled Chikhaoui took first while first time pro Pieter Van der Linde (a definite crowd favorite) placed 2nd. Of note also was Isaac Baier, placing 5th after winning his Pro Card the night before! Thanks to the athletes, promoters, fans, judges, volunteers, exhibitors and everyone else who contributed to what was truly a memorable show on the West Coast! An absolute honor to be Official Photographer for the IFBB event once again, we have some fantastic photos to share with the competitors, thanks for their support! Official results of the Pro show can be found at The IFBB Professional League

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

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Menu Pages
July 8, 2018

Coverage on Muscular Development

July 27, 2018

Report on Pro Figure

July 28, 2018

Pro Fitness Highlights

July 29, 2018

Pro Bikini Highlights

Pro Women's Physique Division Highlights

Pro Men's Physique Highlights

July 30, 2018

Pro Men's Open Bodybuilding Posedown...

Pro Men's Classic Physique Posedown...

Pro Men's 212 Bodybuilding Posedown...

November 27, 2018

Jeni Briscoe - IFBB Figure Pro

January 15, 2019
Top 5 Placers - Women's Physique Division

Alyssa Coppolino - IFBB Women's Physique Pro

Eleonora Dobrinina - IFBB Women's Physique Pro

Jodi Boam - IFBB Women's Physique Pro

Georgina D'Abreo - IFBB Women's Physique Pro

Vanessa Nasheim - IFBB Women's Physique Pro


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