Felipe Goncalves has won the 2024 Musclecontest Rio Pro Men’s Physique show. The competition, which featured 14 competitors, was held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lucas Lage was second, and Paulo Ricardo rounded out the top three.
2024 Musclecontest Rio Pro Results
The final standings for this competition are below, courtesy of the IFBB Pro League:
- Felipe Goncalves (Brazil)
- Lucas Lage (Brazil)
- Paulo Ricardo (Brazil)
- Diogo Basa (Brazil)
- Fabio Campos Campos (Brazil)
- Gil Batista (Brazil)
- Victor Germano (Brazil)
- Jorge Ramirez (Peru)
- Lucas Fonseca (Brazil)
- Itemberg Nunes (Brazil)
- Jussie Dantas (Brazil)
- Ari Lima (British Indian Ocean Territory)
- Marcelo Cassemiro (Brazil)
- Adailton Peter (Brazil)
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Winner — Felipe Goncalves
Goncalves was a favorite going into the show, and he won with a perfect score on the scorecards. He showed winning potential after placing second to Emmanuel Costa at the 2024 Musclecontest Goiania Pro earlier in the year.
This victory earned Goncalves a qualification to the 2025 Men’s Physique Olympia contest. If he chooses to enter that show, it will be his Olympia debut.
Second Place — Lucas Lage
Lage ranked fifth at the 2024 Musclecontest Brasilia Pro in May 2024. He was significantly better at this show, and the judges noticed. It will be no surprise if he earns his first pro victory at some point before the 2025 Olympia.
Third Place — Paulo Ricardo
Ricardo earned his pro card by winning his class at the 2023 NPC Worldwide Amateur Olympia Brazil event. This was his IFBB Pro League debut.
Ricardo appeared bigger at this event, which is needed at the pro level. He will continue to improve as he gains more experience in future contests.
Other Notes
Other Men’s Physique champions crowned on this particular weekend include 2024 Legion Sports Fest Pro winner Jinbo Li, Bong Seok Choi, who won the 2024 AGP Pro All Stars event, and Daytona Pro winner Benquil Marigny. They are all eligible to join Goncalves on the 2025 Olympia stage if they choose to enter.
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