Phoenix, Arizona sparkled on September 30 as the 2023 Rising Phoenix & Arizona Pro unfolded, announcing victors across six divisions. Andrea Shaw dominated the Women’s Bodybuilding segment, while Stephanie Jones in Fitness, Rhea Gayle in Figure, Iulia Baba in Bikini, Alex Hall in Women’s Physique, and Andrea Hrenko in Wellness also reigned supreme. With these accomplishments, they’re set for the prestigious 2023 Olympia slated for November 2-5 in Orlando, Florida.
The full results have been announced. Check out the full breakdown, along with an official scorecard:
2023 Rising Phoenix & Arizona Pro Winners
- Women’s Bodybuilding: Andrea Shaw
- Fitness: Stephanie Jones
- Figure: Rhea Gayle
- Bikini: Iulia Baba
- Women’s Physique: Alex Hall
- Wellness: Andrea Hrenko
2023 Rising Phoenix & Arizona Pro Results
Women’s Bodybuilding
The division was ablaze with expectation as three-time Ms. Olympia and the reigning Rising Phoenix champion, Andrea Shaw, displayed her spectacular prowess, clinching her fourth consecutive Rising Phoenix title. Angela Yeo, fresh from her second-place Olympia finish, emerged as a commendable runner-up. Michaela Aycock graced the third spot on the podium.
- First Place — Andrea Shaw
- Second Place — Angela Yeo
- Third Place — Michaela Aycock
- Fourth Place — Mayla Ash
- Fifth Place — Chelsea Dion
- Sixth Place — Melissa Teich
- Seventh Place — Sherry Priami
- Eighth Place — Kristina Mendoza
- Ninth Place — Reshanna Boswell
- Tenth Place — Nicki Chartrand
Fitness
Stephanie Jones stole the show in the Fitness segment. With her captivating routines and impeccable form, she captured the top spot, marking her triumphant rise after a near miss at the 2023 Masters Olympia. The ever-entertaining Corina Harkelroad secured second, followed by Kristin Pope in third.
- First Place — Stephanie Jones
- Second Place — Corina Harkelroad
- Third Place — Kristin Pope
- Fourth Place — Kayla Rossi
- Fifth Place — Sally Kendall-Williams
- Sixth Place — Rene Brosch
- Seventh Place — Rachel Pitts
- Eighth Place — Danielle Delikat
Figure
Rhea Gayle’s formidable presence in the Figure division was evident from the start. Having made an impression at the 2023 San Antonio Pro with a second-place finish, she seized the gold in Phoenix. Shanice Abrams and Paula Rojo followed suit, claiming the second and third places, respectively.
- First Place — Rhea Gayle
- Second Place — Shanice Abrams
- Third Place — Paula Rojo
- Fourth Place — Christine Steams
- Fifth Place — Nikki Mcguire
- Sixth Place — Sophie Jenkins
- Seventh Place — Osiris Trumpe
- Eighth Place — Jaslynn James
- Ninth Place — Elizabeth Nieder
- Tenth Place — Jennifer Johnson
Bikini
In the Bikini category, Iulia Baba radiated confidence and grace. After her notable performance as runner-up at the 2023 San Antonio Pro, she bagged the first prize in Phoenix. Hot on her heels were Reijuana Harley in second and Daraja Hill in the third spot.
- First Place — Iulia Baba
- Second Place — Reijuana Harley
- Third Place — Daraja Hill
- Fourth Place — Lacy Rutland
- Fifth Place — Reyna Perez Mecalco
- Sixth Place — Abbi Gaetano
- Seventh Place — Chantel Hall
- Eighth Place — Marioly Galarza
- Ninth Place — Marcela Moreno
- Tenth Place — Cierra Davis
Women’s Physique
Alex Hall’s exceptional display in the Women’s Physique division was a sight to behold. With her distinctive physique, she swiftly climbed to the top position. Hi Hye Lee and Yuna Kim maintained the competitive spirit, finishing second and third, respectively.
- First Place — Alex Hall
- Second Place — Hi Hye Lee
- Third Place — Yuna Kim
- Fourth Place — Winsome White
- Fifth Place — Joanna Romano
- Sixth Place — Anna-Lena Prinz
- Seventh Place — Suzan Oktay
- Eighth Place — Alyssa Coppolino
- Ninth Place — Tina Mauer Guadarrama
- Tenth Place — Michelle Polanik
Wellness
The Wellness division was a close-fought battle. Andrea Hrenko’s impeccable symmetry made her stand out, rewarding her with the gold. Following her victory trail were Mariha Lyons in the second place and Rosa Benadero Munoz completing the top three.
- First Place — Andrea Hrenko
- Second Place — Mariha Lyons
- Third Place — Rosa Benadero Munoz
- Fourth Place — Jenna De Manicor
- Fifth Place — Jennifer Zollars
- Sixth Place — Jasmine Payne
- Seventh Place — Micheline Mengue M
- Eighth Place — Brittanie Molina
- Ninth Place — Joann Norwood
- Tenth Place — Jessica Alvarado
2023 Rising Phoenix & Arizona Pro Scorecards
As Phoenix wraps up this bodybuilding spectacle, all eyes now turn to Orlando, awaiting the grandeur of the Olympia showdown in November. MiddleEasy extends heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of the 2023 Rising Phoenix & Arizona Pro!
