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Phoenix, Arizona<\/strong> hosted the 2026 Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro<\/strong> on August 22<\/strong>, bringing together elite competitors from Women\u2019s Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Women\u2019s Physique, and Wellness<\/strong>. With Olympia qualifications on the line, athletes across all six divisions arrived ready to make their mark on one of the biggest women\u2019s bodybuilding events of the season.<\/p>\n It was ladies\u2019 night in Phoenix, Arizona<\/strong>, as some of the world\u2019s best female competitors showcased elite physiques at the 2026 Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro<\/strong>. The annual contest remains one of the most prestigious stages available to women in the IFBB Pro League and once again served as an important Olympia qualifier.<\/p>\n Reigning six-time Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw<\/strong> once again demonstrated why she remains the standard in Women\u2019s Bodybuilding. Shaw delivered another dominant performance to capture her fifth Rising Phoenix title<\/strong>, adding yet another major trophy to her decorated career.<\/p>\n The rest of the divisions produced plenty of standout performances as well. Stephanie Jones<\/strong> combined an impressive physique with athleticism and execution to take the Fitness<\/strong> title. Cherish Richardson<\/strong> impressed judges with her structure, balance, and presentation to emerge victorious in Figure<\/strong>, while Bikini legend Ashley Kaltwasser<\/strong> once again displayed the polish and stage presence that have made her one of the division\u2019s most accomplished athletes.<\/p>\n In Women\u2019s Physique<\/strong>, Marianne Von Gierke<\/strong> brought an exceptional combination of symmetry, muscularity, and conditioning to secure first place. Meanwhile, Alexis Drury<\/strong> closed out the show with a commanding performance in Wellness<\/strong>, displaying the shape and lower-body development needed to separate herself from a deep lineup.<\/p>\n Andrea Shaw<\/strong> continued her remarkable run at the top of Women\u2019s Bodybuilding, earning straight first-place votes from the judges. Leyvina Rodrigues Barros<\/strong> pushed into second place, while Meghan Morrison<\/strong> completed the podium in third.<\/p>\n Stephanie Jones<\/strong> delivered across both the physique and routine portions of the contest to secure the Fitness crown. Jeanine Renee Taddeo<\/strong> finished second, while Nevaeh Ford<\/strong> rounded out the top three.<\/p>\n2026 Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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