The 2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro was held on the weekend of July 15-16, 2023, in Atlanta, GA. It featured nine IFBB Pro League contests with 2023 Olympia Weekend ramifications.
Among the winners were John Jewett in the 212 division, Jeremy Potvin in Men’s Physique, and MayLa Ash in the Women’s Bodybuilding show.
2023 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Results
The final standings for all nine contests are below:
212 Bodybuilding
- John Jewett (USA)
- Diego A. Guerra Montoya (USA)
- Jose Marte (USA)
- Jason Hebert (USA)
- Francisco Mercado Jr. (USA)
- Shane Stewart (USA)
- Nate Telow (USA)
- Kevin Johnson (USA)
- Patrick Johns (USA)
Classic Physique
- Carlos Dommar (USA)
- Anthony Barbera III (USA)
- Krimo Ammari (UAE)
- Matthew Greggo (USA)
- Jeremiah Willies (USA)
- Zeek Andrews (USA)
- Duquann Hinton (USA)
- Miguel Dominguez (USA)
- Keith Lanier (USA)
- Tyler Tallent (USA)
- Antwoine Powers (USA)
- Miguel Sanchez Lopez (Puerto Rico)
- Tyler Sibley (USA)
- Tim Tevin (USA)
- Keith Jenkins (USA)
Men’s Physique
- Jeremy Potvin (USA)
- Ismael Dominguez (Mexico)
- Ramses Rams (Spain)
- Rhyan Clark (USA)
- Clarence McSpadden (USA)
- Deke Walker (USA)
- Montae Bailey (USA)
- John Stanley Sarmiento (USA)
- Derrick Stevenson (USA)
- Cordell Waddey (USA)
- Jacques Lewis (USA)
- Luis Alonzo Leon (Costa Rica)
- Xavier Hunter (USA)
- Joaquim Camps Angel (Spain)
- Irving Steele (USA)
Women’s Bodybuilding
- MayLa Ash (USA)
- Michaela Aycock (USA)
- Selyka Givan (USA)
- Desunka Dawson (USA)
- LaDawn McDay (USA)
- Wendy Sanchez (USA)
- Tamara Makar (USA)
Women’s Physique
- Amy McKown (USA)
- Marika Jones (USA)
- Kristyn Lia (Australia)
- Isabelle Jackson (USA)
- Kristy McAulliffe (USA)
- Renee Reefschlaeger (USA)
- Sheena Washington (USA)
- Justina Threadgill (USA)
- Alison Serbentas (USA)
- Heidi Noel Worrell-Osborne (USA)
- Patricia Pizarro (Peru)
- Bridget Gladmon (USA)
- Sarena Berish (USA)
Fitness
- Amber Steffen (USA)
- Allison Kramer (USA)
- Aurika Tyrgale (Russia)
- Annaleise Varga (Australia)
- Michelle Gales (USA)
- Kristin Pope (USA)
- Stacy Dawn (USA)
- Amanda Sink (USA)
- Ashley Downes (USA)\
- Savahannah Byczek (USA)
Figure
- Adela Ondrejovicova (Slovakia)
- Shanice Abrams (USA)
- Lu Faustin (USA)
- Mariana Staccioli (USA)
- Danielle Barros (USA)
- Jossie Alarcon (Mexico)
- Chunmi Kang (China)
- Virgie Santiago Serrano (Puerto Rico)
- Stephanie Caldwell (USA)
- Sandee L. Lark (USA)
- Arya Bahar (Germany)
- Dr. Adrienne Matthews (USA)
- Jen Meade (USA)
- Ashley Kelsey (USA)
- Kim Golembiewski (USA)
Bikini
- Tara Grier (USA)
- Adair Libbrecht (Canada)
- Ashley Hampton (USA)
- Savannah Dolezal (USA)
- Lizzie Martinez (USA)
- Jackie Cheney (USA)
- Leah Walter (USA)
- Alessia Facchin (Italy)
- Elisangela Angell (USA)
- Niccole Guggia (USA)
- Michelle Pirela (USA)
- Claudia Garcia (USA)
- Violeta Garcia (USA)
- Megan D’Ginto (USA)
- Amber Pacholok (USA)
Wellness
- Johanna Calcano (USA)
- Shelby Talon (USA)
- Cassandra Pennington (USA)
- Edna Ferreira de Souza (USA)
- Maria Paulette Aranguren (Spain)
- Michelle Ibata (Brazil)
- Casey DeLong (USA)
- Keana Burr (USA)
- Debora Paula de Oliveira (Brazil)
- Amy Li (USA)
- Kat Williams (USA)
- Jossiemar Rosado Galindo (Puerto Rico)
- Keila Rodrigues Dos Santos (USA)
- Normarie L. Fonseca (Puerto Rico)
- Rogli Nonato (USA)
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212 Bodybuilding Winner — John Jewett
Jewett had originally prepared for the 2023 Chicago Pro on July 21-22, but based on his progress during prep, he jumped into this show, and the decision paid off. He was the clear winner, with noticeable improvements in his back width.
This was Jewett’s second pro victory, and it earned him a 2023 Olympia 212 contest qualification. It will be his fourth Olympia appearance in the last five years.
Classic Physique Winner — Carlos Dommar
Dommar made his 2023 season debut at this contest and qualified for the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia. This was his second career pro victory. His first was the 2022 Optimum Classic Pro.
Only pre-judging was scored, and Dommar had straight first-place votes. The head judge was Becky Clawson.
Men’s Physique Winner — Jeremy Potvin
Jeremy Potvin hoped to win his Olympia qualification at the 2023 Republic of Texas Pro, but he landed in second place at that contest. He entered this show for redemption and succeeded, claiming his invite to Orlando for the 2023 Olympia.
If Potvin competes in the 2023 Olympia, it will be his first appearance since 2020, where he placed fourth. Coming in second at Atlanta was Mexico’s Ismael Dominguez, with Ramses Rams taking third.
Women’s Bodybuilding Winner — MayLa Ash
MayLa Ash was the favorite to win this show due to her size and conditioning. She had both in spades on stage and was rewarded with the victory and invite to the 2023 Ms. Olympia, where she will seek to dethrone defending champion Andrea Shaw, who will vie for her fourth consecutive title.
Women’s Physique Winner — Amy McKown
This was Amy McKown’s second pro appearance. The rookie is now eligible for her Olympia debut in November, should she choose to compete. Marika Jones made this an interesting contest but was voted to second place. Rounding out the top three was Kristyn Lia of Australia.
Fitness Winner — Amber Steffen
Amber Steffen’s performance routine gave her the win in this show. The performance round counts for two-thirds of the overall score, and she was in fifth place following the physique round. Allison Kramer won the first round, but her third-place finish in round two led to second place overall.
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Figure Winner — Adela Ondrejovicova
The Figure division was one of the largest fields of the show. Adela Ondrejovicova emerged as the champion in her third appearance of the 2023 season. It’s her second career pro win, and she is now qualified for the 2023 Figure Olympia.
Bikini Winner — Tara Grier
Tara Grier had been grinding all season long. This was her fifth show of 2023, and she has not finished lower than fifth in any of them. However, only pro show winners qualify for the 2023 Olympia, rewarding any single top performance over season-long consistency.
Fortunately for Grier, she now has that ticket to bodybuilding’s grandest stage. It will be the sixth-year pro’s Olympia debut if she enters.
Wellness Winner — Johanna Calcano
Johanna Calcano made her second career pro appearance in her rookie season at this contest. She left the stage with a pro win and a chance to face defending Wellness Olympia champion Francielle Mattos in November.
Americans occupied the top three positions in the final placings, with Shelby Talon as the runner-up and Cassandra Pennington rounding out the top three.
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