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Title: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Lift Studios on July 24, 2007, 02:04:48 PM
Close to 200 figure competitors! I'm sure there will be some shifting with a few comeptitors in classes but here is the list to date:

Class "A"
Susan Bailey
Shannon Bennett
Nikki Browner
Christine Burton
Mary Cencich
Robin Channell
Vicki Counts
Tina Cross-Arabia
Jennifer De Joya
Denise Dinger
Trina Goosby
Andi Grasso
Traci Hall
Carin Hawkins
Mandy Henderson
Candice Houston
Nicole Jimenez
Liza Kampstra
Jill Knight
Kristie Newsome
Eva Lee
Crystal Lowery
Jessica Lyons
Angela McKenzie
Manlove Melody
Laura Millar
Christina Morales
Akane Nigro-Ismeal
Wilson Patty
Shelly Rego
Mona Liza Reyes
Desha Rodriguez
Gemma Santos
Carla Stone
Tricia Temple
Busaraporn Treesukosol
Jennifer Ulrich/Gluck
Sue Upson
Huong Vo
Misi White
Karen Wolfram
Brie Zentil
      
Class "B"
Stacy Adams
Jane Archer
Tracy Bodner
Erika Branich
Lori Brooks
Patricia Farrow
Bea Fox
Stacy Garcia
Natosha Green
Allison Jones-Williams
Laura Kutnock
Anjalee Lalich
Keri Moser
Karen Mullarkey
Kelli Piggee
Kori Propst
Denise Rose
Stephanie Rupp
Traci Saba
Carolyn Secor
Jacqueline Skibba
Marama Smith
Janae Stewart
Nikki Warner
Nez Zamozano   
      
Class "C"
Angel Allison
Michelle Anderson
Dina Atha
Maria Avalos
RoseMarie Cannon
Dawson DeSunka
Shannon Furstenberg
Susie Henrie
Stacie Hunt
Enji Khoo
Anna Laratta
Danielle Leavitt
Wendi Murray
Linda Nguyen
Emily Nicholson
Jessica Norlander
Ginger Redeker
Kristine Reinking-Weber
Rada Reyes
Grace Rivera
Holly Semanoff
Siene Silva
Bonnie Stuckenschmidt
Michelle Woodward
      
Class "D"
Kimberly Agnew
Natalie   Bastiao
Meredith Berthelson
Michelle Bishop
Kimmie Brooks
Amy Burkins
Valerie Carlino
Noreene Castillo
Charla Cormier
Jeri Corte-Smith
Heath Erin
April rtier
Heather Grace
Tracy Guarino
Laticia Harrell
Bess Inez
Danielle Kifer
Karin Kimura
Kari Lege
Joy Lewis
Jenny Lewis
Granillo Lillian
Michelle Mazulis
Kendra McAdams
Jill Oksenhorn
Felica O'Neal
Courtney Paul
Heather Payne
Venus Ramos
Maria Reyes
Tanya Rhoades
Toya Smith
Kathryn Stewart
Jana Stewart
Tiffany Stoker
Jessica Troha
Michelle Welsh
      
Class "E"
Suzanne Barlas
Denise Blackwell
Stephanie Blocker
Brooke Brusch
Lindsey Cope
Melissa Deal
Carol Flick
Corinna Frikken
Susanna Gentry
Brandy Leaver
Carolyn Maul-LaTham
Tanya Merryman
Veronica Miller
Erin Parrish
Amanda Quinlan
Stephens Rachelle
Alecia Rankovic
Jennifer Reynolds
Sheila Salinas
Sandy Scamman
Jennifer Schumm
Robin Sinclear
Melissa Thalhamer
Nola Trimble
Terra Walker
Angela Watson
Joanna Wilson
Shari Yates
      
Class "F"
Christine Aguilar
Julie Alves
Catherine Andersen
Lisa Balash
Jennifer Banks
Michelle Battista
Catherine Boshuizen
Rachel Carraway
Ursala Cristofaro
Jodie Dooley
Danielle Edmonds
Brandie Gardner
Nancy Georges
Brandy Gilmore
Misty Green
Ali Huston
Julianna Jade
Jamie Justin
Kersten Khalfani
Brigette King
Norma Larson
Jessica Livingston
Adriana Martinez
Stephanie McDonald
Heidi Mierendorf
Jeanne Nimmer
Ifeyinwa Nzerem
Christina Pistotnik
Heather Porter
Jamie Reed
Robyne Roveccio-Palmer
Mendi Sakamoto
Jessica Shannon
Sarah Sharpe
Heather Skaar
Jessica Steffens
Angela Stueber
Janice Turbyfill
Avis Ware
Jessica Wright
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure Championships' competitor lists
Post by: Conor on July 24, 2007, 02:59:42 PM
Wow.. I think this is the first time I've ever seen a competitor list for a national show be released ahead of time.

I like.. should be the norm. Good detective work Isaac.
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure Championships' competitor lists
Post by: Christine Wan on July 25, 2007, 02:09:31 PM
200 competitors....wow. Is the backstage area large enough to accommodate so many?

Best wishes to everyone competing this weekend. Enjoy Vegas!

Also, a special shout out to my friend, Desha Rodriguez, who has made some changes and done some fine-tuning since placing eighth two weeks ago in NY. She will be competing in the A class. Knock 'em dead, girl!
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure Championships' competitor lists
Post by: Mavis T. on July 26, 2007, 06:30:58 AM
Good Luck Desha!  Hopefully, we can celebrate your birthday, AND a pro card victory when you get back!
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure Championships' competitor lists
Post by: Krissy C. on July 26, 2007, 07:44:55 PM
Good Luck Desha!  Hopefully, we can celebrate your birthday, AND a pro card victory when you get back!

Yes! Desha I wish you the best of luck!!!!!! It was so great seeing you in NY! Bring that PRO card back to FL!!!!

Best of luck also to Trina G. another friend from Florida!!!

Rock it girls!!!!
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure Championships' competitor lists
Post by: Cindy on July 26, 2007, 10:38:28 PM
GOOD LUCK DESHA AND TRINA!!
ALSO BEST OF LUCK TO NIKKI, GRACE RIVERA AND NANCY GEORGES!!
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure Championships' competitor lists
Post by: Lift Studios on July 27, 2007, 01:50:09 AM
Desha looks tighter from what I've seen just at check-in. Unfortunately, her luggage is lost and she's waiting for it to arrive.

A couple pics from today/tonight of the ladies' side of things.
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: TameMe on July 27, 2007, 08:19:12 PM
Any word how one piece is going?
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Christine Wan on July 27, 2007, 08:33:21 PM
A friend just called from the show. They're just finishing up A class. First callout included Desha Rodriguez, Shelly Rego, Carin Hawkins, and a couple others (he didn't know who the other two were).
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Lift Studios on July 27, 2007, 08:45:41 PM
I am bloggging the top callouts at http://bodyspace.bodybodybuilding.com/ProAmContests live.
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Christine Wan on July 27, 2007, 08:51:44 PM
Thanks Isaac! You rock. :-*
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Christine Wan on July 27, 2007, 08:53:33 PM
I am bloggging the top callouts at http://bodyspace.bodybodybuilding.com/ProAmContests live.

btw, 'blogging' only has two 'g's...heeheehee....
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Lift Studios on July 27, 2007, 09:00:33 PM
ah bite me wanger. Sausage fingers remember
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: jennifer1 on July 28, 2007, 06:18:46 AM
DAMMIT!  The link isn't working for me... >:(
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: TameMe on July 28, 2007, 07:43:07 AM
me neather
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Christine Wan on July 28, 2007, 08:16:56 AM
try this...

  http://blog.bodybuilding.com/ProAmContests 

....Isaac, with his sausage fingers, might had typed something wrong while trying to cover the show and post at the same time.   ;)

Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Lift Studios on July 28, 2007, 08:18:43 AM
http://blog.bodybuilding.com/ProAmContests

I will continue to blog there throughout the morning and tonight.

photos going up as we speak.

Wanger - I know where to find your sassy ass. Watch it.LOL
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Lift Studios on July 28, 2007, 09:09:40 AM
female bodybuilding starting now then figure...
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Christine Wan on July 28, 2007, 09:58:36 AM
Wanger - I know where to find your sassy ass. Watch it.LOL

lol... Isaac, you have mistaken my sassy ass for being from Ohio, California, and NewYork so far!
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Lift Studios on July 28, 2007, 03:23:21 PM
lol... Isaac, you have mistaken my sassy ass for being from Ohio, California, and NewYork so far!

LOL. Tru.

Desha looks good has great chance of turning pro tonight.

Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Christine Wan on July 28, 2007, 06:26:10 PM
That would be the perfect early birthday present (her birthday is Tuesday.)
Thanks for keeping us posted.
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Cindy on July 29, 2007, 06:39:48 AM
DESHA!!!

Congratulations!!! Another Pro Card to the FL Girls!!! Well deserved!!! You looked great!
Enjoy your Birthday!!

Cindy
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Krissy C. on July 29, 2007, 09:10:30 AM
Isaac- Thank you for the wonderful coverage of the USA's.. All of us who could not attend greatly appreciate it!!!!

I would like to give a BIG congrats to Jessica W. and Desha for winning their class and earning their PRO card!!!!! Jessica-it was great meeting you in NY and you are such a sweetheart.  I am so happy for you on your win.  You have been looking sharp all year! Continued success to you!
Desha-you brought in an improved package to vegas and it showed.  You looked great!!!!! Enjoy your birthday and some yummy goodies and tell your hubbie to spoil you :)

Congrats also to another Floridian-Amanda who also looked great and placed top 5!!!!!!

Congrats to all the women who competed this weekend!
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Mavis T. on July 29, 2007, 09:31:25 AM
Congrats Desha!!  Soooo, where we gonna go celebrate??! ;D
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Alex on July 29, 2007, 12:22:48 PM
Nice.. Very Nice....
I have questions.
When stars FIGURE USA will arrive on the World Amateur Championship IFBB?
Fear to lose?
A dope control?
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Cindy on July 29, 2007, 04:23:18 PM
Nice.. Very Nice....
I have questions.
When stars FIGURE USA will arrive on the World Amateur Championship IFBB?
Fear to lose?
A dope control?

Hi Alex :) Usually the girls that go to the IFBB Worlds Amateur are the ones who win at the Figure Nationals/Team Universe that took place in NYC 7/13/07, since that's our national event thats drug tested.
I know Jodi Miller who won the lightweight bodybuilding will be there.
In 2004 past Mary Lado represented USA in Figure Worlds. Not sure if any of this year's figure winners from New York will be there.
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Alex on July 30, 2007, 12:19:15 AM
Hi Alex :) Usually the girls that go to the IFBB Worlds Amateur are the ones who win at the Figure Nationals/Team Universe that took place in NYC 7/13/07, since that's our national event thats drug tested.
I know Jodi Miller who won the lightweight bodybuilding will be there.
In 2004 past Mary Lado represented USA in Figure Worlds. Not sure if any of this year's figure winners from New York will be there.

USA Championship has a rank above World championship?
He-He.... ::)

2004
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Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Jodi on July 30, 2007, 08:16:40 PM
Alex,

I don't think it holds rank above the Worlds.  It's just that the World Championships does drug test its athletes, and the Team Universe is the only national level NPC show that requires a drug test of the first and second place finishers in the bodybuilding divisions.

I am unsure of what the drug testing requirements are/were for figure.  Figure is actually termed as Figure Nationals and is held in conjunction with Team Universe, so the rules might be slightly different.  All I know is that the top two from each weight class for bodybuilding were pulled aside and asked to pee in a cup.

I had originally thought that the Team Universe was supposed to polygraph test every single athlete.  Unfortunately, I did not see this occur, and it is disappointing to me that the organization did not adhere to its original drug testing standards.  While a polygraph isn't the strongest method of determining whether someone has taken a steroid, growth hormone, or diuretic in the last 12 months, it is better than nothing.

I am curious as well as to which athletes will be joining me in heading to Spain for the World Championships.  Tracy Beckham was the overall winner, and Melissa Dettwiller is the middleweight.  I am unsure if either of these women have chosen to train for Worlds.  As for figure competitors, I would love to know which of the winners will be taking advantage of this rare opportunity.  I've heard that it is an experience of a lifetime.  I am very grateful for this trip and very proud of this accomplishment.

I am also proud to announce that Jen Cook (IFBB Fitness/Figure pro) will be helping me with my nutrition over the next eight weeks.  I am so excited to be working with her!  I've handled my training myself for the past several years, but I have always relied on someone else for nutrition and cardio advice.  To have a fellow Texan by my side as I get ready to head to Spain is very comforting.
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Alex on July 31, 2007, 12:21:51 AM
Jodi))
Good news! Up to a meeting in Spain!
Good Luck))
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Desha on August 02, 2007, 11:49:57 AM

Krissy- Thank you so much for your kind words. It was great seeing you in NY.....you look amazing and I wish you nothing but the best. Hopefully we'll see you soon!!! BTW...thanks for pointing my name out to Troy. What are we gonna do with these men!?! LOL
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: genex on August 02, 2007, 01:10:56 PM
Desha congrats on turning pro.  Sorry I was a little zonked on Sunday morning when I saw ya - lack of sleep!

We just posted our report, photos, scoresheets etc on Monday too:

http://tour.ftvideo.com/showgal.php?g=content/genex/contests/2007/usa/4621/7_1&s=6
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Desha on August 02, 2007, 07:22:16 PM
Thank you !!! No problem about Sunday...I think we were all running on EMPTY!!!!!!!LOL Hope to see you soon! You have some great pics on your site.
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: agpro on August 02, 2007, 09:02:35 PM
Desha!!!

I know I told you this on Saturday night, but I am very proud and happy for you.  Remember when we first met? Wow!! Your done such an amazing work with your body.  You are such an inspiration for a lot of women out there.  Keep up the great work and can't wait to see you on your first pro debut.
Just remember mami, if you need anything just call me ok.

Love you,

Adela
Title: Re: 2007 NPC USA Figure lists & weekend updates
Post by: Desha on August 03, 2007, 07:21:27 PM
Adela....thank you so much for your kind words!!!!! I do remember when we first met and it was YOU who inspired me. I look forward to seeing you soon..take care for now

xoxoxox,
Desha