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Home » Bodybuilding News » 2024 RGV Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

2024 RGV Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

McAllen, TX, will serve as host for this event.

Written by Roger Lockridge
Last updated on August 30th, 2024

The 2024 RGV Classic Pro will occur on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in McAllen, TX. This IFBB Pro League-sanctioned event will feature the Classic Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions. The winners of those contests will qualify to compete at the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2024, if they had not previously qualified before this event.

2024 RGV Classic Pro Roster

The lineups for all three contests are below.

Classic Physique

  • Gabriel Aguirre (Mexico)
  • Anthony Barbera III (United States)
  • Emin Baydilli (Turkey)
  • Joshua Bridgman (United Kingdom)
  • Alex Cambronero (United States)
  • Jared Feather (United States)
  • Jeff Hallenbeck (United States)
  • Mahfuz Hawit (Honduras)
  • Jorge Herrera (Mexico)
  • Jesus Martinez (United States)
  • Tony Taveras (United States)

Bikini

  • Perla Cadena (United States)
  • Eli Fernandez (Mexico)
  • Kaylie Fountain (United States)
  • Brenda Garay – Alexander (United States)
  • Sasa He (China)
  • Lynsie Hice (United States)
  • Rebecca Ianno (United States)
  • Emma Macdougall (Canada)
  • Gwendolyn Nale (United States)
  • Reyna Perez Mecalco (Mexico)
  • Daniela Portillo (United States)
  • Sharon Ramos (Dominican Republic)
  • Monica Rubio (United States)
  • Kerry Sexton (United Kingdom)
  • Bianca Van Wyk (South Africa)

Wellness

  • Rosita Benadero Munoz (Spain)
  • Jada Beverly (United States)
  • Eduarda Bezerra (Brazil)
  • Sara Bianca (Brazil)
  • Nerilde Garcia Strey (Brazil)
  • Grecia Hernandez (United States)
  • Alejandra La Fonseca (Puerto Rico)
  • Amanda Mendes (United States)
  • Mia Onwuna (United Kingdom)
  • Vanina Alejandra Pikor (Argentina)
  • Victoria Reyes (Mexico)
  • Jacqueline Rios (Mexico)
  • Simara Walter (Brazil)

[Related: Dorian Yates on the “Greatest Bodybuilder” to Never Win the Mr. Olympia]

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[Related: Breon Ansley’s 2024 Olympia Diet Is Super Strict]

Classic Physique Athletes to Watch

Eleven athletes will face off in the Classic Physique division. The three early favorites are below.

Alex Cambronero

Alex Cambronero was the 2020 Arnold Classic Physique winner. He has four wins in total between his current division and the 212, which he previously competed in.

Cambronero has finished as high as sixth at the Olympia. This is his second pro show of the season. He ranked seventh at the 2024 Texas Pro.

Anthony Barbera III

Anthony Barbera has competed in Olympia in his career, tying for 16th in 2022. He was third in the 2024 Colombia Pro and fourth in the 2024 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro. Barbera is in his fourth pro season.

Jorge Herrera

This is Jorge Herrera’s 2024 season debut. He was last onstage at the 2023 Legion Sports Fest, finishing fifth behind champion Terrence Ruffin. He was 12th at the 2022 Classic Physique Olympia but has not been on that stage since.

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Featured Image: @fello_cambronero on Instagram

About Roger Lockridge

Roger "Rock" Lockridge has been writing professionally for 10 years and has been training for 20. His work in the fitness industry has been seen in numerous outlets and has been a part of coverage for several events including the Mr. Olympia, Arnold Classic, the CrossFit Games, and the Olympics. He's also shared his own personal success story in several interviews and articles. Lockridge lives in West Virginia with his wife and son.

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