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The New York Pro 2025 Bodybuilding competition took place on May 16–17, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott in New York. As an event run by IFBB Pro League head judge Steve Weinburger, it brought elite-level competitors to all nine divisions. Unlike most traditional IFBB events, it does not feature a separate expo event.
As an Olympia qualifier event, Nine New York Pro 2025 competitors earned automatic Olympia qualification and the winner’s title. Following the 2025 NY Pro results, competitors will look towards the 2025 California State Pro as the next qualifying event.
The men’s winners were Nick Walker (Open Bodybuilding), Francisco Barrios Vlk (212), Terrence Ruffin (Classic), and Brandon Hendrickson (Physique). Women’s winners were Chelsea Dion (Open), Aimee Delgado (Bikini), Lena Ramsteiner (Figure), Natalia Abraham Coelho (Physique), and Valquiria Lopes (Wellness).
The winners from all nine divisions will continue building towards the 2025 Mr. Olympia on October 9–12, 2025. These are the New York Pro 2025 results in full.
2025 New York Pro Bodybuilding Winners
The IFBB New York Pro 2025 event was held on May 16–17, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe. Competitors from nine divisions battled it out for automatic Olympia qualification and the New York title.
These are the breaking 2025 New York Pro winners from all nine divisions:
- Men’s Open Bodybuilding — Nick Walker (USA).
- Men’s 212 Bodybuilding — Francisco Barrios Vlk (BRA)
- Men’s Classic Physique — Terrence Ruffin (USA).
- Men’s Physique — Brandon Hendrickson (USA).
- Women’s Bodybuilding — Chelsea Dion (USA).
- Women’s Bikini — Aimee Delgado (USA).
- Women’s Figure — Lena Ramsteinern (GER)
- Women’s Physique — Natalia Abraham Coelho (USA).
- Women’s Wellness — Valquiria Lopes (BRA).
New York Pro 2025 Results Breakdown
These are the breaking 2025 NY Pro results from all nine divisions. We’ve discussed the winner from each division, giving our thoughts on their overall performance. Our New York Pro winners list included the top five placings from each division.
Men’s Open Bodybuilding
Nick Walker cemented his place as one of the main Olympia contenders by convincingly beating William Bonac. His win in New York is his first major victory since taking time off due to injury and disappointing placings. With this, he earns automatic Olympia qualification and gains some momentum as we move through the season.
William Bonac once again showed why he still belongs at the top of the division, taking a well-deserved second place. At 43 years old, he’s one of the oldest open athletes on stage. While he brought a great package, he didn’t quite have the muscularity and size to match Nick.
In third place, Michal Krizanek continued his rise into the spotlight by taking third place. While he has the potential to be a future champion, he doesn’t quite yet have the muscle maturity.
- First Place — Nick Walker (USA)
- Second Place — William Bonac (NLD)
- Third Place — Michal Krizanek (SVK)
- Fourth Place — Regan Grimes (CAN)
- Fifth Place — Sasan Heirati (UK)
Men’s 212 Bodybuilding
Francisco Barrios Vlk took a dominant 212 win, showcasing fantastic conditioning and posing on stage. Seasoned veteran Angel Calderon took second, followed by Cody Drobot from Canada in third.
- First Place — Francisco Barrios Vlk (BRA)
- Second Place — Angel Calderon (ESP)
- Third Place — Cody Drobot (CAN)
- Fourth Place — Luiz Esteves (USA)
- Fifth Place — Moe Alissa (USA)
Men’s Classic Physique
Just like in Pittsburgh, Terrence Ruffin dominated the classic field with his exceptional flow and symmetry. After some time off following a serious injury and personal struggles, he seems to be back to his best. Jose Munoz took an impressive second, while Richard Nagy matched his placing in Pittsburgh, coming third.
- First Place — Terrence Ruffin (USA)
- Second Place — Jose Manuel Munoz (ESP)
- Third Place — Richard Nagy (HUN)
- Fourth Place — Murat Khan (AUT)
- Fifth Place — Dom Carter (USA)
Men’s Physique
After a disappointing fourth-place finish in Pittsburgh, Brandon Hendrickson reclaimed top spot, taking the victory in New York. While some think he’s past his prime, his showing in New York proved otherwise. His exceptionally well-balanced physique earned him an automatic Olympia qualification.
Edvan Palmiera from Brazil took second, improving one place from his showing in Pittsburgh. Popular fitness icon and YouTuber Andrei Deiu took third, showing everyone that he firmly belongs on the professional stage.
- First Place — Brandon Hendrickson (USA)
- Second Place — Edvan Palmeira (BRA)
- Third Place — Andrei Deiu (ROM)
- Fourth Place — Ricardo Cenat (USA)
- Fifth Place — Victor Ramirez (VEN)
Women’s Bodybuilding
In a smaller women’s bodybuilding lineup, Chelsea Dion took the win, securing automatic Olympia qualification. Her impressive shape and muscularity were enough to secure her the division win. Nadia Capotosto took second, while Lena Ramirez from America rounded out the top three.
- First Place — Chelsea Dion (USA)
- Second Place — Nadia Capotosto (ITA)
- Third Place — Lena Ramirez (USA)
Women’s Bikini
In the Women’s Bikini division, Aimee Delgado added to her Pittsburgh title, taking back-to-back wins. Her win in New York makes her one of the main women to beat as we go through the new season.
Ivanna Escandar took a well-deserved second while Maria Acosta took third. With this, she moved up two places after taking fifth in Pittsburgh.
- First Place — Aimee Delgado (USA)
- Second Place — Ivanna Escandar (USA)
- Third Place — Maria Acosta (USA)
- Fourth Place — Emmy Person (USA)
- Fifth Place — Ji Bin Park (KOR)
Women’s Figure
Lena Ramsteiner managed to get revenge on Natalia Soltero after placing behind her in Pittsburgh. She took the overall win in the Women’s Figure division, with Natalia coming second and Aksana Yukhno taking third.
- First Place — Lena Ramsteiner (GER)
- Second Place — Natalia Soltero (MEX)
- Third Place — Aksana Yukhno (USA)
- Fourth Place — Nicole Zenobia Graham (USA)
- Fifth Place — Jeanne Kassel (GER)
Women’s Physique
Doctor of Natural Medicine Natalia Abraham Coelho took the overall win, showcasing a fantastic flow and excellent conditioning. Her win in New York is her second in quick succession after also taking the Pittsburgh win.
Amanda Machado took second, looking great on stage but not quite having enough to match up to Natalia. Paula Ranta from Finland rounded out the top three in the Women’s Physique.
- First Place — Natalia Abraham Coelho (USA)
- Second Place — Amanda Machado (USA)
- Third Place — Paula Ranta (FIN)
- Fourth Place — Sheronica Hento (USA)
- Fifth Place — Birgit Andersch (AUT)
Women’s Wellness
Valquira Lopes from Brazil added to her win in Pittsburgh by taking a dominant win in New York. Once again, she beat Leonida Leo from Moldova, who moved up to second after taking third last week. Klaudia Venessza Csuri took a deserved third place.
- First Place — Valquiria lopes (BRA)
- Second Place — Leonida Leo (MDA)
- Third Place — Klaudia Vanessza Csuri (HUN)
- Fourth Place — Chery Figueroa Calix (ESP)
- Fifth Place — Wynter Addams (UK)
Top Performances & Olympia Implications
The 2025 New York Pro lineup featured elite-level competitors throughout the nine divisions. The hype surrounding the weekend centered around Nick Walker’s second competition after not competing for over a year. Terrance Ruffin also made his second competitive appearance after taking time away from the Classic Division.
Here’s our brief New York Pro 2025 recap after an exciting weekend of high-quality competition.
After narrowly losing out to Derek in Pittsburgh, Nick Walker took a dominant win in New York. Once again, he showcased his freaky muscularity and size, having way too much for the other open competitors.
Alongside earning an automatic Olympia qualification, he puts himself firmly back in contention as one of the men to watch. Many people, including myself, were unsure if Nick would even return to the stage. Safe to say he’s definitely back after two very impressive showings.
In the Men’s Classic division, Terrance Ruffin once again dominated, showcasing his effortless posing and incredible flow. Aside from Chris Bumstead, he has one of my favorite physiques. Now that Chris has retired, he’s surely one of the firm favorites to take the vacant Olympia title.
The New York Pro once again showed why it remains an iconic event in the bodybuilding calendar. With Nine more Olympia spots taken, its time to move to the next event as we get closer to the big day.
Complete Scorecards By Division
The New York Pro 2025 scorecards list the individual scores from the judging and finals, giving competitors an overall total. Most divisions have one judging round, while Men’s Open Bodybuilding has a prejudging and final round.
Each judge scores the competitors based on their size, symmetry, and muscularity. Each division has different requirements and may be interpreted differently depending on the show.
Competitors are ranked accordingly, with the lower scores representing the higher placings. The competitor with the lowest overall score gets the division win and Olympia qualification.
Final Thoughts
As one of the key IFBB events on the bodybuilding calendar, the New York Pro has always featured historic showdowns. The New York Pro 2025 results didn’t disappoint, with Nick Walker taking home the title in the Men’s Open division.
This is his first major win after taking a long time off following injury and a series of disappointing placings. With Olympia qualification secured, he’ll likely look to build towards the big day in October.
As the 2025 IFBB New York Pro comes to a close, we look towards the 2025 California State Pro. As the next event in a stacked calendar, it represents the new qualifying opportunity in the 2025 season. Keep tuned as we continue bringing the breaking news in the key events throughout the year!
Frequently Asked Quesions
Nick Walker took the Open Bodybuilding title, scoring first place for each judge. This was his first major win after taking an extended period away from the stage. William Bonac took second while Michal Krizanek took third place.
The winners from each division earned automatic Olympia qualification if not already qualified. Furthermore, the top placers gained points towards the Olympia Qualification System.
The scorecard from all nine divisions can be found on the official IFBB Pro website. Scorecards from each division are published as soon as results come in. These give the scores from each judging round alongside the total scores and placings.
The men earning automatic Olympia qualification included Nick Walker, Francisco Barrios Vlk, Terrence Ruffin, and Brandon Hendrickson. Women’s qualifiers included Chelsea Dion, Lena Ramsteiner, Aimee Delgado, Natalia Abraham Coelho, and Valquiria Lopes.
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Chris Marshall, MSc, PT Personal Trainer
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