The 2023 Pittsburgh Pro is a highly respected competition in the IFBB Pro League. It is scheduled for May 12-13 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and named after NPC President and IFBB Pro League Chairman Jim Manion.
The Pittsburgh Pro competition is significant because it is a qualifying event for the 2023 Mr. Olympia, which will take place from November 2-5 in Orlando, Florida.
The competition has six divisions:
Guest Posing for the 2023 Pittsburgh Pro
The 2023 Pittsburgh Pro will feature guest posing by some of the sport’s top Men’s Open competitors.
- Nick Walker, a former Arnold Classic Champion
- Mamdouh’ Big Ramy’ Elssbiay, a former two-time Mr. Olympia
- Derek Lunsford, a former 212 Olympia and Runner-up Olympia 2022
- Shaun Clarida, the reigning two-time 212 Olympia
- Samson Dauda, who won the 2023 Arnold Classic
- Hunter Labrada
2023 Pittsburgh Pro Championship Results
The 2023 Pittsburgh Pro competition has concluded, and the results for the Classic Physique division are in. Michael Daboul and Eric Wildberger Lisboa emerged as the top contenders during the prejudging and finals rounds, impressing the judges with their exceptional upper body development and conditioning.
Despite some fans believing it could go either way, the judges ultimately declared Michael Daboul, the winner. The Pittsburgh Pro has several returning champions eager to defend their titles.
Among them is Natalia Abraham Coelho, the current 2022 Women’s Physique Olympia winner who recently defeated Sarah Villegas. Bikini legend Ashley Kaltwasser will be looking to win her fourth Pittsburgh Pro title.
She has previously won three Olympia Bikini titles and placed third in the 2022 Olympia competition. Fans are also anticipating a thrilling performance from Kassandra Gillis, the current Arnold Classic Wellness champion.
The event promises to be an unforgettable experience, with a lineup of guest-posing stars. A comprehensive preview can be found here for more information on the competition.
Classic Physique Results
Michael Daboul wins the Pittsburgh Pro show in the Men’s Classic Physiques.
The complete result for the Classic Physique division is as follows:
- Winner: Michael Daboul
- Second Place: Eric Wildberger
- Third Place: Alexander Westermeier
- Fourth Place: Daniil Famponte
- Fifth Place: Camilo Diaz
- Sixth Place: Tomas Adame-Hernandez
- Seventh Place: Brandon Cooper
- Eighth Place: Rob Van Sant
- Ninth Place: Kendahl Richmond
- Tenth Place: Munkhsaruul Altangerel
Men’s Physique Results
- Winner: Corey Morris
- Second Place: Ryan Terry
- Third Place:Benquil Marigny
- Fourth Place: Sidy Pouye
- Fifth Place: Ali Bilal
- Sixth Place: Christopher Barr
- Seventh Place: Furkan Er
- Eighth Place: Stevelon Dennis
Women’s Physique Results
The 2022 Women’s Physique Olympia champion Natalia Abraham Coelho was heavily favored to win the 2023 Pittsburgh Pro competition.
The Women’s Physique division finals were exciting, with Coelho facing tough competition from Emily Schubert, who finished in second place, and Amandine Kolly, who came in third.
In the end, Natalia Abraham Coelho successfully defended her title and became a two-time champion.
- Winner: Natalia Abraham Coelho
- Second Place: Emily Schubert
- Third Place: Amandine Kolly
- Fourth Place: Joseli Schoenherr
- Fifth Place: Marie-Solange Essoh
- Sixth Place: Diana Schnaidt
- Seventh Place: Ann Gruber
- Eighth Place: Patricia Watson
- Ninth Place: Candice Carr
- Tenth Place: Sarah Crail
Women’s Figure Results
The Figure category was highly competitive during prejudging and finals. Maria Luisa Baeza Diaz Pereira, Natalia Soltero, and Cherish Richardson were considered top contenders for the gold.
Cherish Richardson ultimately won the show with an impressive display of balance, stage presence, and muscularity. Richardson secured her invitation to the 2023 Olympia with her win.
The final results for the Figure category are as follows:
- Winner: Cherish Richardson
- Second Place: Natalia Soltero
- Third Place: Maria Luisa Baeza Diaz Pereira
- Fourth Place: Erika Morales Morgan
- Fifth Place: Madison Dinges
- Sixth Place: Manon Dutilly
- Seventh Place: Jennifer Zienert
- Eighth Place: Ashley Howells
- Ninth Place: Ashley Radiance Fuller
- Tenth Place: Paula Ranta
Wellness Results
Here are the results for the Wellness category at the 2023 Pittsburgh Pro competition:
- Winner: Gisele Machado
- Second Place: Kassandra Gillis
- Third Place: Lili Dong
- Fourth Place: Tefani-Sam Razhi
- Fifth Place: Jennifer Zollars
- Sixth Place: Emily Azzarello
- Seventh Place: Rayanne Collins
- Eighth Place: Jaqueline Huescas Rios
- Ninth Place: Anna Banks
- Tenth Place: Alyssa Serna
Kassandra Gillis, who won first place at the 2023 Arnold Classic, was expected to perform well.
Still, Gisele Machado impressed the judges with her beautiful and complete physique, securing her place in the Mr. Olympia competition in November. Lili Dong rounded out the top three.
2023 Pittsburgh Pro Scorecards
