{"id":20429,"date":"2026-05-18T18:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T18:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20429"},"modified":"2026-05-18T18:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T18:02:18","slug":"2026-pittsburgh-power-fitness-festival-results-michal-krizanek-wins-pittsburgh-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20429","title":{"rendered":"2026 Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival Results: Michal Krizanek Wins Pittsburgh Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jim Manion\u2019s 2026 Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival, presented by Newtech, took place on May 16 & 17 and served as a huge preview for the battles that lie ahead at the Olympia finals in Las Vegas. From newly qualified athletes to top contenders clashing as guest posers, M&F<\/em> takes a look at what went down in the Steel City.<\/p>\n

2026 Pittsburgh Pro Results and Highlights<\/h2>\n

Michal Krizanek wins Olympia spot in the Open Division<\/h3>\n

Krizanek had been forced into second place by Tonio Burton at the recent New York Pro<\/a>, but the positions were reverse in Pennsylvania. The Slovakian took the top spot, while Burton made runner-up. \u201cSee u in Olympia,\u201d wrote the big man via Instagram, sharing his immediate thoughts. \u201cNow it\u2019s time (to) take a little break, drink beer, eating steaks, and relaaaax.\u201d<\/p>\n

3 Top Olympia Favorites Shockingly Stuns Pittsburgh Pro Fans<\/h2>\n

Of course, to win his first Mr. Olympia title, Krizanek will need to get past 2024 Olympia winner Samson Dauda, 2025 Olympia winner Derek Lunsford, and 2025 third-place contender Andrew Jacked in Sin City. All three men hit the stage as guest posers in Pittsburgh, providing an epic preview in terms of each man\u2019s current state of prep.<\/p>\n

Krizo last entered the Mr Olympia final in 2023, placing seventh. Three years is a long time in bodybuilding, however, so it will be interesting to see where the judges score him come showtime in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

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Open Division<\/h3>\n
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  1. Winner: Michal Krizanek <\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Second: Tonio Burton <\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Third: Brandon Curry <\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Fourth: Sasan Heirati <\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Fifth: Blessing Awodibu<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Men\u2019s Classic Physique Division<\/h3>\n
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    1. Winner: Niall Darwen <\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. Second: Diego Alejandro Galindo Garavito <\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. Third: Chen Kang <\/strong><\/li>\n
    4. Fourth: Jaehun Park <\/strong><\/li>\n
    5. Fifth: Richard Nagy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Men\u2019s Physique Division<\/h3>\n
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      1. Winner: Kyron Holden <\/strong><\/li>\n
      2. Second: Ali Bilal <\/strong><\/li>\n
      3. Third: Edvan Ferreira Palmeira <\/strong><\/li>\n
      4. Fourth: Erin Banks <\/strong><\/li>\n
      5. Fifth: Vitor Chaves<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Women\u2019s Physique<\/h3>\n
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        1. Winner: Paula Ranta <\/strong><\/li>\n
        2. Second: Marika Jones <\/strong><\/li>\n
        3. Third: Julia Glazycheva <\/strong><\/li>\n
        4. Fourth: Julia Schrade <\/strong><\/li>\n
        5. Fifth: Sofia Qarr<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Women\u2019s Wellness<\/h3>\n
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          1. Winner: Daniele Mendonca <\/strong><\/li>\n
          2. Second: Giselle Machado <\/strong><\/li>\n
          3. Third: Bruna Seredich <\/strong><\/li>\n
          4. Fourth Hannah Calkins <\/strong><\/li>\n
          5. Fifth: Tatiane Farkas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Fit Model Division<\/h3>\n
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            1. Winner: Shealynn Burnett <\/strong><\/li>\n
            2. Second: Liz Hunter <\/strong><\/li>\n
            3. Third: Carla Andrea Reyes Vargas <\/strong><\/li>\n
            4. Fourth: Jane Jones <\/strong><\/li>\n
            5. Fifth: Aisha Mian<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Figure Division<\/h3>\n
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              1. Winner: Natalia Soltero <\/strong><\/li>\n
              2. Second: Jeanne Kassel <\/strong><\/li>\n
              3. Third: Vanessa Happle <\/strong><\/li>\n
              4. Fourth: Ashleigh Sherwood <\/strong><\/li>\n
              5. Fifth: Jaslynn Kyander<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Bikini Division<\/h3>\n
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                1. Winner: Lauralie Chapados <\/strong><\/li>\n
                2. Second: Aimee Delgado <\/strong><\/li>\n
                3. Third: Maria Acosta <\/strong><\/li>\n
                4. Fourth: Phoebe Hagan <\/strong><\/li>\n
                5. Fifth: Kate Carroll<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  To follow Jim Manion\u2019s Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival on Instagram, click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n