The 2024 EVLS Prague Pro took place from November 16-17 in the Czech Republic. It featured seven bodybuilding divisions: Men’s 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Open, Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Figure — all of whom fought for qualifications for the 2025 Mr. Olympia.
Last year, Samson Dauda emerged victorious at the Prague Pro, a prelude to his stunning Mr. Olympia win against Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford. He didn’t compete at this event, paving the way for a new titleholder to take home gold.
This year’s 2024 EVLS Prague Pro lineup was stacked with high-caliber talent. Reigning six-time Classic Physique Olympia Chris Bumstead made the surprising move to the Men’s Open. In addition, Horse MD (Marcello De Angelis) and former two-time 212 Olympia Shaun Clarida were in attendance, aiming to do some damage.
2024 EVLS Prague Pro Winners
- Men’s Open Bodybuilding: Martin Fitzwater
- Men’s 212 Bodybuilding: Ahmad Ashkanani
- Classic Physique: Richard Nagy
- Men’s Physique: Coming Soon!
- Figure: Lena Ramsteiner
- Bikini: Coming Soon!
- Wellness: Coming Soon!
2024 EVLS Prague Pro Results
Men’s Open Bodybuilding
It was a battle unlike we’ve ever seen in the Men’s Open. Prejudging on Saturday saw Chris Bumstead emerge as a frontrunner. Those who thought he wouldn’t have the size to be compared next to Martin Fitzwater were dead wrong. The Canadian champion, who was fresh off his sixth title win at Olympia, showcased many impressive shots, especially from the side and front. Considering how little time he had to prepare for this event, ‘Cbum’ didn’t disappoint and made a commanding bid for gold.
Fourth-place 2024 Mr. Olympia finisher Martin Fitzwater’s full back and impressive abs and thigh pose kept him in title contention from the moment he stepped on stage. He looked tighter than at the Mr. Olympia, and with so many versatile physiques on the stage, like Bumstead’s and Shaun Clarida’s, picking a winner in Prague was challenging.
Fitzwater’s back, muscle volume, and conditioning ended up sealing the deal but the show was incredibly close. Chris Bumstead took second in his Open splash before once again confirming his retirement from the sport. Former two-time 212 Olympia Shaun Clarida also showcased a refined package from his last event to nail a spot on the podium in third place.
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- Winner — Martin Fitzwater
- Second Place — Chris Bumstead
- Third Place — Shaun Clarida
- Fourth Place — Matthias Hollweck
- Fifth Place — Marcello De Angelis
Men’s 212 Bodybuilding
Contenders in Men’s 212 Bodybuilding were on fire in Prague with a handful of names sticking out as favorites to win. It didn’t take long for judges to notice Ahmad Ashkanani, who was the most accomplished 212 athlete on the stage.
Ashkanani slipped to ninth place at the 2024 Mr. Olympia, so he entered this show with a chip on his shoulder. His full, separated legs alongside his powerful back told a story on stage, prompting officials to take a closer look at him during the finals. In his last outing, Ashkanani took second place at the 2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro.
However, Tomáš Tabačiar was clearly in the running for gold. His chest striations, capped shoulders, and ham-glute tie-ins spelled trouble for most of the lineup, making his shots from the rear extra lethal. Tabačiar has a history of competing against Ashkanani. The two bodybuilders took part in a war at the Romania Muscle Fest Pro with Tabačiar trailing Ashkanani in fourth place. Ultimately, this contest belonged to Ahmad Ashkanani, who won the 212 title. Tomáš Tabačiar and Alexandru Vasile walked away in second and third place.
- Winner — Ahmad Ashkanani
- Second Place — Tomáš Tabačiar
- Third Place — Alexandru Vasile
- Fourth Place — Amin Parvaneh
- Fifth Place — Dogaru Florin
Classic Physique
Richard Nagy stood out on stage thanks to his impressive arms and overall symmetry. He shined during comparisons and seemingly appeared harder as the show progressed; this was apparent both in prejudging and the finals. He came into this bodybuilding contest brimming with momentum, having recently placed first at the 2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro.
Fans also got behind Classic Physique standout Emanuele Ricotti. His proportions and size were potent weapons on stage, making for a closer contest than many people expected. Remaining active, Ricotti last tested himself at the 2024 Everest Muscle Games, where he took second place behind Zhivko Petkov.
He made a push for gold and gave the lineup all they could handle with seamless posing transitions. In the end, Richard Nagy claimed the title. Emanuele Ricotti and Jasiu Schwarzenegger finished the show in second and third place.
- Winner — Richard Nagy
- Second Place — Emanuele Ricotti
- Third Place — Jasiu Schwarzenegger
- Fourth Place — Patrik Herčzík
- Fifth Place — Hubert Kulczyński
Men’s Physique
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Figure
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Bikini
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Wellness
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Fitness Volt congratulates the winners on their success. We look forward to seeing you battle on the 2025 Mr. Olympia stage!
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