2024 Empro Classic Results — William Bonac Wins

The annual 2024 Empro Classic took place June 15-16 in Alicante, Spain. This competition, headlined by the Men’s Open division, featured seven other categories including Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Women’s Bodybuilding, Figure, Women’s Physique, and Wellness. 

2024 Empro Classic Winners

Here is a quick overview of who took home titles over the weekend at the Empro Classic: 

• Men’s Open Winner: William Bonac 
• Classic Physique Winner: Jose Manuel Munoz Quiles
• Men’s Physique Winner: Sidy Pouye 
• Women’s Bodybuilding Winner: Nadia Capotosto
• Women’s Physique Winner: Sandra Knezevic
• Figure Winner: Lena Ramsteiner
• Bikini Winner: Antonia Pettersson 
• Wellness Winner: Leonida Ciobu

Boasting a stacked lineup of Men’s Open talent, fans were eager to welcome competitors to the stage. This show was an Olympia qualifier for the 2024 season, meaning the winners guaranteed their passage to the sport’s biggest event of the year, slated for Las Vegas, Nevada on October 10-13. 

Last year, Michal ‘Krizo’ Krizanek earned gold thanks to his freaky muscularity and improved conditioning. However, to replicate that success over the weekend, he was tasked with facing a deep talent pool that included former two-time Arnold Classic titleholder William Bonac and Behrooz Tabani, a surging Men’s Open Pro known for his shredded physique. 

2024 Empro Classic Results Breakdown 

Men’s Open Bodybuilding

• Winner — William Bonac (Netherlands)
• Second Place — Behrooz Tabani (Iran)
• Third Place — Michal Krizanek (Slovakia)
• Fourth Place — Sasan Heirati (United Kingdom)
• Fifth Place — Anthony Jehl (France)
• Sixth Place — Pablo Llopis Munoz (Spain)
• Seventh Place — Justin Musiol (Germany)
• Eighth Place — Patrik Galimski (Germany)
• Ninth Place — Reece Mcdonald (United Kingdom)
• Tenth Place — Kuba Cielen (United Kingdom)
• Eleventh Place — Stanimir Etov (Bulgaria)
• Twelfth Place — Pawel Kowalski (Poland)
• Thirteenth Place — Pascal Schlegel (Germany)
• Fourteenth Place — Dan Thomas (Germany)
• Fifteenth Place — Samir Troudi (United Arab Emirates)

It was a thrilling night in Spain with some competitors bringing all-times best packages. From the moment he hit the stage during prejudging, Bonac, a former two-time Arnold Classic champion emerged as a frontrunner. His density and improved conditioning showed fans in the finals that he could certainly be a factor atop the Olympia stage. Bonac last took seventh at the 2023 Arnold Classic. 

Meanwhile, Krizo looked outstanding but many were quick to point out his diminished lat definition and mass. His legs were deeply separated but his abs left the door open for Behrooz Tabani, who is revered for his conditioning levels head to toe. Tabani last won the 2023 Arnold Classic South America show and looked almost flawless this weekend. Ultimately, William Bonac won first with Tabani ending the show as the runner-up. Michal Krizaneck took bronze. 

Men’s Classic Physique

• Winner — Jose Manuel Munoz Quiles (Spain)
• Second Place — Luca Reger (Germany)
• Third Place — Mustafa Yildiz (Turkey)
• Fourth Place — German Pastor (Spain)
• Fifth Place — Florian Hartlage (Germany)
• Sixth Place — Andre Gerstner (Germany)
• Seventh Place — Dominik Woywat (Germany)
• Eighth Place — Edwin Underwood (Italy)
• Ninth Place — Ferran Minana (Spain)
• Tenth Place — Zivhko Petkov (Bulgaria)
• Eleventh Place — Nestor Martinez Carbonell (Spain)
• Twelfth Place — Geoffrey Bloa (Belgium)
• Thirteenth Place — Reiner Stimmler (Germany)
• Fourteenth Place — Jonathan Moreno (Spain)
• Fifteenth Place — Yemi Adefioye (United Kingdom)

Classic Physique contenders were determined to stand out from the pack over the weekend. Among the favorites to take home gold was Jose Manuel Munoz Quiles, a third-place finisher at the 2023 Bigman Spain Pro Show. Boasting improved muscle density and dry conditioning, he aimed to leave no doubt on the judges’ scorecards. 

However, Luca Reger from Germany also looked astounding, complete with a balanced structure and capped shoulders. He last competed and won at the 2024 Germna Classic Pro Show, so he had less pressure on him to perform given that he already secured his Olympia ticket. By the end of the finals, judges awarded Jose Manuel Munoz Quiles the victory. Luca Reger and Mustafa Yildiz claimed second and third. 

Men’s Physique

• Winner — Sidy Pouye (Spain)
• Second Place — Matheus Nery Oliveira (Brazil)
• Third Place — Fabian Feber (Germany)
• Fourth Place — Lenny Massouf (France)
• Fifth Place — Dawid Wachelka (Poland)
• Sixth Place — Adama Jammeh (United Kingdom)
• Seventh Place — Alessio Sbizzera (Italy)
• Eighth Place — Daniel Leone (Italy)
• Ninth Place — Mauro Fialho Sales (Spain)
• Tenth Place — Alessandro Colacchi (Italy)
• Eleventh Place — Omar Suleiman (United Kingdom)
• Twelfth Place — Enrique Gutierrez (Spain)
• Thirteenth Place — Andrea Amato (Italy)
• Fourteenth Place — Miguel Abibe (Portugal)
• Fifteenth Place — Alvaro Rios (Spain)

Matheus Nery Oliveira was on a mission to secure gold. Right out of the gate, fans and judges took notice of his strong posing routine, which made his back shots all the more impressive. On top of that, he displayed refined conditioning levels complemented by fresh muscle. 

In Oliveira’s way Men’s Physique staple Sidy Pouye. Representing Spain, Pouye came into this contest looking to make a statement. His abdominal control and conditioning were on another level, contributing to his success. Pouye last appeared at the 2023 Olympia contest but was unable to place in the top 15. This time around, Sidy Pouye pulled off the big win. Matheus Nery Oliveira and Fabian Feber took second and third place. 

Women’s Bodybuilding

• Winner — Nadia Capotosto (Italy)
• Second Place — Martina Lopez (Spain)
• Third Place — Vanesa Lloría Santana (Spain)
• Fourth Place — Elizaveta Starchenko (Russia)
• Fifth Place — Annabell Serfling (Germany)
• Sixth Place — Rebeca Roa (Mexico)

Despite a sparse lineup of Women’s Bodybuilding competitors, the participants delivered perhaps one of the most exciting contests of the night. From intense routines to nail-biter posedowns, picking a winner was challenging, so no one was envious of the judges in this particular event. Nadia Capotosto stood out in the finals, and she displayed exceptional muscle volume and conditioning. She last took third place at the 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow. 

Meanwhile, Martina Lopez gave it her all on stage, and with newfound symmetry and balance, fans were in for a battle. Lopez last appeared on stage at the 2024 Tripe O Dynasty Pro in fifth place. After a solid back-and-forth show, Nadia Capotosto clinched first place! Martina Lopez finished second and Vanesa Lloría Santana claimed third. 

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Women’s Physique

• Winner — Sandra Knezevic (Switzerland)
• Second Place — Paula Ranta (Finland)
• Third Place — Julia Schrade (Germany)
• Fourth Place — Sanna Nupponen (Finland)
• Fifth Place — Lenka Ferencukova (Czech Republic)
• Sixth Place — Frida Palmell (Sweden)
• Seventh Place — Blue Agle (Italy)
• Eighth Place — Silvia Cuartero Martinez (Spain)
• Ninth Place — Yaiza Miranda Gonzalez (Spain)
• Tenth Place — Sandra Luz Armenta Miranda (Mexico)
• Eleventh Place — Vanessa Schnurpfeil (Germany)
• Twelfth Place — Dayana Cano Molina (Costa Rica)
• Thirteenth Place — Orsolya Trucza (Hungary)

Women’s Physique contenders got straight to business. The shredded physique of Sandra Knezevic was one to watch and she made that apparent rather quickly with a confident posing routine and great symmetry. She competed at the 2018 Romania Muscle Fest Pro and carved out a 16th-place showing. 

Then, there was Paula Ranta, a Women’s Physique staple who was aiming to earn her qualification for Olympia. She brought an impressive look and competed at the 2023 EVLS Prague Pro but was unable to secure a spot in the top 15. With a newfound determination, Sandra Knezevic pulled off the win. Paula Ranta and Julia Schrade took second and third. 

Bikini

• Winner — Antonia Pettersson (Sweden)
• Second Place — Rukiye Solak (Turkey)
• Third Place — Lisa Reith (Germany)
• Fourth Place — Allison Testu (France)
• Fifth Place — Renata Souckova (Czech Republic)
• Sixth Place — Kristina Brunauer (Austria)
• Seventh Place — Rania Stamatiadou (Greece)
• Eighth Place — Jiahui Liu (France)
• Ninth Place — Liliana Sakhanova (Sweden)
• Tenth Place — Ines Neves (Portugal)
• Eleventh Place — Jana Jerabkova (Czech Republic)
• Twelfth Place — Anna Setlak (Italy)
• Thirteenth Place — Alice Cocco (Italy)
• Fourteenth Place — Odett Bernath (Hungary)
• Fifteenth Place — Celina Schulz (Germany)

Regardless of which Bikini contest is on the table, they are always cutthroat and highly competitive. The nuances of this division are what make it so great and athletes understand it and adjust their training and diet based on meaningful feedback.

In the running for first was Antonia Pettersson, thanks to her poise, aesthetics, and shape. Pettersson is a force to be reckoned with on stage, having nailed down a third-place finish at the 2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro. 

Aside from Pettersson, Rukiye Solak was another top name to keep an eye out for. She pushed into center stage a few times with a really pleasing look. Taking seventh place in her last show at the 2023 T.R.U. Athlete Pro, Solak is a known threat of the category. In this outing, Antonia Pettersson got the better of her. Solak took second and Lisa Reith rounded out the podium in third. 

Wellness

• Winner — Leonida Ciobu (Moldova)
• Second Place — Danai Theodoropoulou (Greece)
• Third Place — Catarina Sousa (Portugal)
• Fourth Place — Carlotta Tonelli (Italy)
• Fifth Place — Ana Maria Amante Gregorio (Spain)
• Sixth Place — Monika Kupis (Poland)
• Seventh Place — Sara Pereira (Spain)
• Eighth Place — Mirtha Perez (Spain)
• Ninth Place — Ruth Petizco (Spain)
• Tenth Place — Anlly Saenz (Colombia)
• Eleventh Place — Davina Salaberry (Argentina)
• Twelfth Place — Jessica Eurenius Lopez (Sweden)
• Thirteenth Place — Giovanna Favero Taques Loyola (Brazil)
• Fourteenth Place — Tania Isabel Cunha Viegas (Portugal)
• Fifteenth Place — Anzhelika Ispodnikova (Estonia)

Wellness contenders pulled out all the stops as they aimed to earn passage to the sport’s biggest event of the year. Leonida Ciobu, a well-known contender in the category, shined from the moment she walked down the stage for prejudging. She entered this show with an incredible amount of hype and promise after winning gold at the 2024 Arnold Classic UK show. 

Danai Theodoropoulou, on the other hand, was another top-tier talent from the category. The Greece-born bodybuilder is great at identifying shortcomings and fixing them. Danai Theodoropoulou narrowly missed out on gold recently at the 2024 Everest Muscle Show Pro. It was a close one, but Leonida Ciobu won first. Danai Theodoropoulou settled for second and Catarina Sousa claimed third. 

2024 Empro Classic Official Scorecards

We look forward to seeing the winners take on all challengers at the upcoming 2024 Mr. Olympia contest. Do you think William Bonac has a shot at taking down Derek Lunsford? Let us know in the comment section!

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