The 2025 Southern California Pro will occur on Saturday, June 7, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA. This Wellness division show serves as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the 13 competitors representing nations in this contest.
The winner will earn a spot on the Wellness Olympia stage in Las Vegas, NV, from Oct. 9-12. No competitor in this show has qualified for the 2025 Olympia before this event.
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Athletes to Watch
No competitor from the 2024 event is in the 2025 lineup. These three athletes are likely to make the first callout from the judges.
Shanique Grant
Shanique Grant is a two-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion who has transitioned to Wellness. Her debut in the category came at the 2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro in Reno, NV, where she came in sixth. Despite being a former Olympia winner, Grant must win a contest in the Wellness division to qualify for the Wellness Olympia.
Sara Pereira
Sara Pareira is looking for her first win and Olympia qualification. She has finished as high as third this season when she took bronze at the Optimum Classic Pro in Shreveport, LA.
Lilian Nava
Lilian Nava took bronze at the 2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro, her 2025 season debut. She is seeking her first win and Olympia qualification in her third season at the pro level.
Other Notes
On the same weekend, a second Wellness Olympia qualifier is being held at the 2025 Toronto Pro Supershow in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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