The 2024 Musclecontest Nordeste Pro Men’s Physique show was held on April 13, 2024, in Recife, Brazil, and Edvan Palmeira was crowned champion. He defeated seven other contenders to take the title, including late entry Emmanuel Costa, who finished as the runner-up. Vinicius Resende rounded out the top three.
The final finishing order is below, courtesy of the IFBB Pro League:
2024 Musclecontest Nordeste Pro Results
- Edvan Palmeira (Brazil)
- Emmanuel Costa (Brazil)
- Vinicius Resende (Brazil)
- Maiki Ono (Brazil)
- Gildevan Batista Dos Santos (Brazil)
- Gleydston Guto Ribeiro (Brazil)
- Jussie Dantas (Brazil)
- Tadeu Albuquerque (Brazil)
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Winner — Edvan Palmeira
Palmeira started 2024 the same way he began 2023: with a win. This was his 2024 season debut. He received a perfect score on the scorecards. Only the pre-judging was scored for this show by the judges. The head judge was Tamer EL Guindy.
This win allows Palmeira to compete at the 2024 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2024. If he competes, he will try to move past his 11th-place finish in the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia, won by Ryan Terry.
Second Place — Emmanuel Costa
Costa sought to rebound from a third-place finish at the 2024 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH. Being a late entry has worked for athletes in the past, but it did not in this case.
The 2023 Sur Pro Cup Chile winner must compete again and score a pro win before Sept. 15, 2024, to advance to the 2024 Olympia.
Third Place — Vinicius Resende
Resende held his own in this event and could leave the stage confidently as the only two athletes who scored better had Olympia experience. There is no word on whether he will enter another show this year, but the second-year pro will be a contender if/when he does.
Other Notes
The 2024 Wasatch Warrior Pro in Salt Lake City, UT, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, is the next Men’s Physique pro show on the road to the 2024 Olympia. The competitor list is expected to be released the week before the show.
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