August 4-5, 2000 | Las Vegas, NV | Promoter: Jon Lindsay
*Received IFBB Pro Status
MEN'S DIVISION
Overall: Bob Cicherillo, NY*
Runner-Up: Tevita Aholelei, CA*
Bantamweight
- Lance Harano, HI
- Alan Terrell, IL
- George Gibson, GA
- Jerry Newcomb, WA
- Perry McRae, NC
- Alan Watari, CA
- Manuel Vigil, CO
- Jim King, NV
- Mark Brown, NC
Lightweight
- Jose Raymond, MA
- Johnny McKnight, NC
- Bertram Stiff, MD
- Marco Margiotta, CA
- Johnny Traynor, CA
- Robert Alexander, MO
- Clifton Torres, HI
- Gerald Howe, AZ
- Paul Devine, CA
Jose Raymond used to be known as Tito's younger brother, and as the competitor who used to do pretty well in the natural shows. He's now a full-blown force to be reckoned with in his height class and in natural bodybuilding. He has excellent fullness to his physique and he should go even further.
Middleweight
- Mike Valentino, NC
- Johnny Stewart, NC
- Tito Raymond, CA
- Stan McQuay, CA
- Rene Endara, FL
- Prince Fontenot, TX
- Sereiryth Leandre, CA
- Paul Smith, CA
- Monty Mabry, VA
- Mark Colbert, CA
- Joe Miller, CA
- Frank Krammer, AZ
- Garrett Townsend, CO
- Brian Hoydic, PA
- Roger Zarate, CA
- James Freeman, CA
- Kevin Booker, CA
Chris Donaldson, NE
Louis Tafoya, CA
Bryant Zamora, CA
Mike Valentine just came too prepared and too hard for anyone to beat. The class was tough with Tito Raymond and Stan McQuay back to back. Tito has become an audience favorite whenever he competes. Stan is becoming a classic name in natural bodybuilding, along with Bill Davey. Keep your eyes on Stan and Tito if you are looking for that marketable industry spokesperson. Stan is particularly good at hitting his poses.
Light-Heavyweight
- Fred Bigot, MA
- Johnnie Jackson, TX
- Eddie Linda, SC
- Kris Dim, CA
- Anthony Watkins, IL
- Jason Palofax, TX
- Richard Williams, CA
- Damon Island, CA
- Kirk Keffer, CA
- Henrik Thamasian, CA
- John McKinney, TX
- William Owens, OH
- Ron Smith, CA
- Ray Werner, PA
- Travis Branstetter, OH
- Timothy Garrett, LA
Bobby Holmes, CA
Laurence Rowe, NV
Randall Samuels, CA
Kenny Santiago, CA
Mark Vestrand, AZ
Fred Bigot keeps pushing the envelope when it comes to size. He walked onstage with a thick fully-muscled look that was impressive. Johnnie Jackson is known to our readers from our Readers' Photos section. He has excellent fullness, but needs to come in a touch tighter. He's well in the ball park though. We've been noticing Eddie Linda lately, as he has been putting on some impressive size and filling out well.
Heavyweight
- Tevita Aholelei, CA*
- Troy Alves, AZ
- Branch Warren, TX
- Abbas Khatami, CA
- Eric Shannon, NV
- Arthur Fickling, WA
- Mike Dragna, HI
- John Meadows, OH
- Vic Melendez, NY
- Robert Bonavente, FL
- John King, FL
- Vic Tringali, MD
- Augustus Carter, TX
- Terence Hairston, VA
- Leon Parker, NC
- Alex Bartoli, NY
Tevita Aholelei came in right on the money with unbelievable fullness and hardness to his muscles. Some of his poses, particularly his side shots, were unbelievable showing awesome balance to his full delts, arms, and glutes. Troy Alves will become a pro. It's just a matter of when. He posesses amazing thickness, shape and fullness to his upper body muscles. He could work on bringing his calves up to his upper body, but he still has an overall look of impressive power to his physique. Watch this guy anytime you see him competing. That could be the show! Branch Warren is always amazing to watch. He has an unmistakable look of fullness and thick power to his physique. He cannot go unnoticed and has developed a following.The Persian Missile Abbas Khatami keeps thickening his impressive back and legs. One begins to wonder where the limit is. The thickness to his back muscles is awesome. He is hoping to move up a weight class in 2001 at this show. Unbelievable! Robert Bonavente consistently comes in with an aesthetic physique, that is now taking on more size. He could suddenly catapult with some fine tuning and should be watched closely. John King is coming in with a progressively improved package every year. He did not compete in the last Nationals to focus on more size, and it proved to be a good strategey. His legs may be the best out there! Vic Tringali may be one of the best athletes with untapped genetics. He has the marketable looks that are so sought in the industry, and a pair of powerful legs that you can't help notice. He needs to do some work in filling out his upper body, but his potential is amazing!
Super-Heavyweight
- Bob Cicherillo, NY*
- Robert Washington, TX
- Bill Wilmore, FL
- David Palumbo, NY
- Rico McClinton, CA
- Erik Fromm, CO
- Art Atwood, WI
- Quincy Taylor, CA
- Omar Deckard, CA
- David Hughes, OR
- Matt Duval, NJ
- Chris Bennett, CT
- Idrise Ward-el, TX
- Michael Horn, TN
- Eddie Hoggett, HI
If anyone was going to stop Tevita, it was Bob Cicherillo His lats by far may be the best in the industry. He possesses awesome balance to his physique and I think we have not even begun to see his potential. He is comfortable onstage posing, and a chance to see Bob compete or guest pose should not be missed. Erik Fromm is unbelievable when he nails it right. He has a good balance between thickness and hardness. Art Atwood is a new guy who recently jumped onto the national ranks. He took everyone by surprise with his awesome fullness and size. He still needs to fine tune some of his posing with simple things like keeping his heels together with a slight bend to the knees in his ralaxed front pose. He'll take off though, his size is too strong. Justin Brooks, although he did not make the cut, will remain a signifigant competitor in the sport as long as he wants to. His balance and genetics are too strong.
WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING DIVISION
Overall: Jennifer McVicar, OK*
Lightweight
- Mary Ellen Doss, NC
- Pam Kusar, OH
- Tammi Flynn, WA
- Patricia Hamashin, CA
- Angie Rojas, TX
- Tricia Travis, AZ
- Stephanie Starr, CA
- Janet Kaufman, ID
- Catherine Sanson, CA
- Pamela Ty, CA
Middleweight
- Jennifer McVicar, OK*
- Dawn Riehl, CA
- Becky Rampey, CA
- Mah-Ann Mendoza, OR
- Raheema Mokhtari, TX
- Kathie Canepa Sears, HI
- Robin Herring, SC
- Kerry Quinn, MA
- Makeba Moore, CA
- Yolanda Martinez, CA
- Karen Tucker, CA
- Karen Aguilera, CA
- Carrie Ledford, OK
- Stacy Garonzik, PA
- Beth Eisenman, FL
- Tracy Mason, MI
- Terry Barbiere, MI
Charlotte Campbell, AK
Malea Jensen, IA
Heavyweight
- Lora Ottenad, WA
- Robin Parker, LA
- Annie Rivieccio, GA
- Carol Quarles, NH
- Kathy Johansson, AZ
- Tonia Williams, WA
- Debi Laszewski, WI
- Michelle Tuggle, HI
- Carla Haug, CA
- Jayne Trcka, CA
- Diane Solomons, CA
- Jeannie Phelps, CO
- Gwendolyn Malone, CA
- Carmen Brady, CA
- Fatima Johnson, CA
- Sheila Bleck, OR
- Catherine Wilbert, LA
- Nan Allard, UT
Michelle Falsetta, NY
Christine Fetzer, TX
Trudy Ireland, OK
Melissa Metzler, OK
Vonnie Smith, OK
Becca Swanson, NE
WOMEN'S FITNESS DIVISION
Overall Winner: Nicole Hobbs, CA*
Short Class
- Nicole Hobbs, CA*
- Sherma Dillard, FL*
- Jennifer McKinnon, IA
- Renee Stewart, CA
- Allison Bookles, OH
- Heather McCormick, GA
- Bebe Giraldo, CA
- Annie Curstola, NY
- Selena Zinno, PA
- Annie Symanski, OH
- Sindey Harris, FL
- Stephanie Wilkins, AZ
- Diana Monti, GA
- Darla Muller, OK
- Regan Vargo, MI
Medium Class
- Lisa Reed, FL*
- Heidi Neubauer, WI*
- Angel Friend, MD
- April Carpenter, OH
- Bethani Terrell, OK
- Doreen Reck, MI
- Heather Cox, CA
- Anna Merchan, FL
- Gina Tomaseski, FL
- Patty Garner, WI
- Eileen Devine, MD
- Mari Kudla, OH
- Stephanie Parr, WA
- Kelli Packard, WA
- Lori Kimes, AR
- Sei Ryan, WA
- Jennie Hanke, TX
- Angela Semsch, MO
- Tammie Leady, GA
- Sandy Gill, WA
- Angela Wehage, OK
- Kathy Bernard, AZ
- Michelle Lee Jung, AZ
- Sandie Ward, AZ
- Melyssa St. Michael, MO
Jodie Tate, CO
Alicia Uberuaga, ID
Tall Class
- Abbie Appel, FL*
- Julie Palmer, OH*
- Beth Horn, IL
- Michelle Galardi, SC
- Angela Carney, FL
- Carrie Fickle, OH
- Bethany Carter Howlett, VA
- Celeste Chance, MD
- Tracey Greenwood, DE
- Karen Kassner, OH
- Soumaya Wilmore, CA
- Laura Schoonekase, LA
- Deborah Bullman, HI
- Brandee Hughes, IN
- Allyson Mehta, OH
- Lea Waide, NV
- Sara Waide, NV
- Teresa Hardesty, OK
- Cathy Nordyke, OH
- Dawn Thomas, MI
- Akondaye Fountain, TX
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