Out of the five IFBB Pro League contests held on the weekend of Aug. 11-13, 2023, the 2023 T.R.U. Athlete Pro show in London, England (also promoted as the Sheru Classic UK) was the largest. Seven divisions held contests with 2023 Olympia Weekend qualifications on the line.
On the men’s side, the winners were Naser Mohamed (212), Stephane Matala (Classic Physique), Feba Gambacorta (Men’s Physique), and Karol Milewski (Wheelchair). The three women’s champions were Tereza Linhartova (Figure), Ottavia Mazza (Bikini), and Wynter Adams (Wellness).
2023 T.R.U. Athlete Pro Results
The final placings for all seven events are below. Athletes placed outside the top 15 were scored as tied for 16th place.
212 Bodybuilding
- Naser Mohamed (Kuwait)
- Lucas Coelho (Brazil)
- Marco Sarcone (Italy)
- Daniel Sticco (Italy)
- Dean White (United Kingdom)
- Robert Taylor (United Kingdom)
- Ahmed Adel Dokhy (Norway)
- Yat Ki Tam (HKSAR)
- Siwei Yang (China)
- Dorj Gansakh (Mongolia)
Classic Physique
- Stephane Matala (France)
- Valeri Enchev (Bulgaria)
- Patrik Herczik (Czech Republic)
- Siem Goossens (The Netherlands)
- Eddie Chipp (United Kingdom)
- Ibrahim Sanni (Ireland)
- Abou Konate (United Kingdom)
- Edwin Owusu (Italy)
- Hassan Al Balushi (Oman)
- Zhivko Petkov (Bulgaria)
- Dylan Dawson (South Africa)
- Luis Guido (Germany)
- Sam Mikaelsson (Spain)
- Edoardo Ciocchetti (Italy)
- Joffrey Vassaux (France)
Tied for 16th
- Andrew Fisher (United Kingdom)
- Mark James (United Kingdom)
- Oscar Young (United Kingdom)
Men’s Physique
- Febo Gambacorta (Italy)
- Philippe Degila (France)
- Emile Walker (United Kingdom)
- Tunahan Guler (Turkey)
- Omer Bahmed (India)
- Shannon Davis (United Kingdom)
- Xiao Long Hong (China)
- Lorenzo Giachetti (Italy)
- Tunde Hassan (Ireland)
- Mohammad Almutawah (Kuwait)
- Billyrose Femi (United Kingdom)
- Abdullah Al Salem (Kuwait)
- Abel Sousa (Spain)
- Adama Jammeh (Sweden)
- Maximilian Petrov (Bulgaria)
Tied for 16th
- Mishal Alhassan (Saudi Arabia)
- Christoph Jorg Baumann (Germany)
- Jeffrey Darko (United Kingdom)
- Isaac Francis (United Kingdom)
- David Hammond (United Kingdom)
- Edward Kato (Japan)
- Ruben Marques (Portugal)
- Kennedy Maciel Santos Muniz (Brazil)
- Darrell Rabess (United Kingdom)
- Serge Victor (USA)
Men’s Wheelchair
- Karol Milewski (Poland)
- Gabriele Andriulli (Italy)
- Ephraim Gudgeon (New Zealand)
- Oscar Gonzalez Gil (Spain)
- Woody Belfort (Canada)
- Eugenio Molino (Italy)
Figure
- Tereza Linhartova (Czech Republic)
- Nadine Claudia Huber (Germany)
- Rejoice Godwin (Spain)
- Hannah Prause (Germany)
- Lisa Marie Schleiter (Germany)
- Katja Nowack (Germany)
- Paula Ranta (Finland)
- Lauren Green (United Kingdom)
- Gabriela Linhartova (Czech Republic)
- Amanda Winston (United Kingdom)
- Hiu Ping Kwan (HKSAR)
- Meredith Amy (United Kingdom)
Bikini
- Ottavia Mazza (Italy)
- Lisa Reith (Germany)
- Kristina Brunauer (Austria)
- Noemi Cosentino (Italy)
- Stine Hansen (Denmark)
- Jade Kelsie Wolfenden (United Kingdom)
- Rukiye Solak (Turkey)
- Doriana Kandeva (Bulgaria)
- Sarah Neuheisel (Germany)
- Monique Jansen van Vuuren (South Africa)
- Noora Mahonen (Finland)
- Aneta Szoltysek (Poland)
- Henrieta Skupekova (United Kingdom)
- Kirsty Taylor (United Kingdom) — (T-14th)
- Patricia Lloyd (United Kingdom) — (T-14th)
Tied for 16th
- Claudia Clemente (Portugal)
- Martyna Derlat (United Kingdom)
- Cassandre Van Der Merwe (South Africa)
- Samantha Minshull (United Kingdom)
- Camilla Porfito (Italy)
- Babett Vongsanti (Hungary)
- Laura Ziv (France)
Wellness
- Wynter Addams (Malta)
- Anna Mroczkowska (Poland)
- Carrie D. Goforth (USA)
- Lexi Oliver (Italy)
- Kerry McManus (United Kingdom)
- Dainora Dvarionaite (Lithuania)
- Sara Harley (United Kingdom)
- Hayley Overall (United Kingdom)
- Mel Maguire (United Kingdom)
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212 Bodybuilding Winner — Naser Mohamed
Mohamed came off a third-place finish at the 2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro show. He made positive changes since that contest, holding less water under the skin, which made his physique look harder.
The athlete from Kuwait won both rounds of judging. He’s now eligible to compete in his second straight Olympia 212 contest. He ranked 13th in the 2022 Olympia, won by Shaun Clarida.
Classic Physique Winner — Stephane Matala
Stephane Matala competed at the 2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro in Classic Physique to a runner-up finish. He made the necessary adjustments to take the win in London.
Matala will make his Olympia debut in 2023 if he competes. Valeri Enchev was impressive in his 2023 season debut, reaching the runner-up position.
Men’s Physique Winner — Febo Gambacorta
The Men’s Physique division was the largest of the seven contests, with 25 contestants in the lineup. In the end, Febo Gambacorta scored gold with all first-place votes.
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Even though the athletes wear shorts, legs above the knee can still be seen. Gambacorta’s physique seemed ready to compete in Classic Physique. Philippe Degila of France and home country athlete Emile Walker took second and third, respectively.
Men’s Wheelchair Winner — Karol Milewski
2022 Arnold Classic Wheelchair winner Gabriele Andruilli was the strong favorite to win this show, but Karol Milewski pulled the upset for his first pro win. Milewski is the seventh athlete to qualify for the 2023 Wheelchair Olympia.
Figure Winner — Tereza Linhartova
This was Tereza Linhartova’s 2023 season debut and second career win. She is the 19th qualified athlete for the 2023 Figure Olympia. However, her victory didn’t come easy. Nadine Claudia Huber came to play and lost both pre-judging and finals by a single point each.
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Bikini Winner — Ottavia Mazza
Ottavia Mazza is a third-year pro from Italy. This was her first show of the 2023 season. She was last onstage at the 2022 Bikini Olympia, where she finished outside the top 15. Lisa Reith has competed in eight contests in the 2023 season, and this was her second runner-up finish.
Wellness Winner — Wynter Addams
Wynter Adams made her pro debut at this contest and left a big impression on the fans, athletes, and judges. She earned all first-place votes for the win and first Wellness Olympia qualification. She is the first athlete from Malta to qualify for the Wellness Olympia in the division’s three-year history.
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