2024 Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Results

Welcome to the official results for the highly anticipated 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow in Toronto, Canada, headlined by the Men’s Open division. Aside from the Open, nine other divisions were featured at the event, including Men’s 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Men’s Wheelchair, Bikini, Women’s Bodybuilding, Figure, Women’s Physique, and Wellness.

This contest was a qualifier for the 2024 Mr. Olympia. In the main event, Akim Williams clinched victory at the 2024 Toronto Pro Show, securing his qualification for the 2024 Mr. Olympia!

The annual Toronto Pro Supershow is a mega-event, known for hosting unforgettable bodybuilding battles. This event held on June 8-9, is considered one of the most prestigious bodybuilding competitions to take place in Canada. Last year, fans witnessed Iain Valliere’ swan song, which saw him handily claim gold before sailing off into retirement. 

Fans were in for a feast of bodybuilding action considering a total of seven IFBB Pro League shows kicked off around the world this weekend. With 10 2024 Mr. Olympia qualifying spots up for grabs in Canada, athletes did not disappoint. 

2024 Toronto Pro Supershow Winners: 

• Men’s Open: Akim Williams
• Men’s 212 Bodybuilding: Giuseppe Christian Zagarella
• Classic Physique: Niall Darwen
• Men’s Physique: Drew Cullen
• Men’s Wheelchair: Kristof Hornos 
• Women’s Bodybuilding: Ava Melillo 
• Women’s Physique: Tracey Guile 
• Figure: Lena Ramsteiner 
• Bikini: Maxine Alexandra Somov 
• Wellness: Alexis Nicole 

The Results for the 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow:

Men’s Open 

Toronto saw several highlights throughout the weekend. Perhaps the most notable was the showdown in the Men’s Open class, featuring frontrunners Akim Williams and Quinton Eriya.

Akim Williams was on a mission to secure his Olympia qualification. In his last outing, he impressed with a solid sixth-place performance at the 2024 Arnold Classic, showcasing dramatic improvements from prejudging to the finals.

In Williams’ way was Quinton Eriya, who was easily the biggest shock of the night. He looked to have completely transformed his body since taking sixth place at the 2024 New York Pro. He split with his trainer Matt Jansen and the decision appeared to serve him well this weekend. He displayed a full look, especially in the lower body — even boasting striated glutes.

Ultimately, the side density and back detail of Akim Williams stood up to Eriya’s aesthetics and powerful front poses. He walked away victorious with ‘Beastwood’ taking silver. John Jewett slid into third place. 

• Winner — Akim Williams (Clifton, NJ)
• Second Place — Quinton Eriya (Canada)
• Third Place — John Jewett (San Antonio, Texas)
• Fourth Place — Robin Strand (Canada)
• Fifth Place — Tim Budesheim (Germany)
• Sixth Place — Hassan Mostafa (Egypt)
• Seventh Place — Jonarthur Duncan (Alexandria, VA)
• Eighth Place — Volodymyr Byruk (Ukraine)
• Ninth Place — Gianluca Di Lorenzo (Italy) 
• Tenth Place — Nathan Spear (Largo, FL)
• Eleventh Place — Jang Min Lee (South Korea)
• Twelfth Place — Prince Boabang (Canada) 
• Thirteenth Place — Ethan Grossman (Dobbs Ferry, NY)
• Fourteenth Place — Brent Swansen (Decatur, IL)
• Fifteenth Place — Dan Afan (France)

Men’s 212 Bodybuilding

Fans were in for a massive battle in the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding division. Among the favorites were Giuseppe Christian Zagarella and Esteban Fuquene. Both men commanded the stage with top-level conditioning. Zagarella looked to have tightened up from his last competition at the 2024 New York Pro, where he finished in fourth place.

Esteban Fuquene has been making waves in the IFBB Pro League for the past few years. His shape and muscularity make for a potent combination on stage. In the end, Giuseppe Christian Zagarella got the job done in first place. Esteban Fuquene finished second and Hossein Kalateh took home bronze.  

• Winner — Giuseppe Christian Zagarella (Italy)
• Second Place — Esteban Fuquene (Colombia)
• Third Place — Hossein Kalateh (Canada)
• Fourth Place — Marco Sarcone (Italy)
• Fifth Place — Ricardo Correia (Brazil)
• Sixth Place — Cody Drobot (Canada)
• Seventh Place — Francis Allard (Canada)
• Eighth Place — Lucas Garcia (Brazil)
• Ninth Place — Pasquale D’angelo (Italy)
• Tenth Place — Stephen Didoshak (Canada)
• Eleventh Place — Jeon Sugeun (South Korea)
• Twelfth Place — Yumon Eaton (Coral Springs, FL)
• Thirteenth Place — Adejoh Franklyn Audu (Canada)
• Fourteenth Place — Zach Keefer (Westfield, MA)
• Fifteenth Place — Rachid Souki (Brazil)

Classic Physique

In the Classic Physique category, UK’s Niall Darwen became one to watch rather quickly, thanks to his impressive posing routine and symmetry. Having established himself as a threat at each show he enters, judges certainly took notice of him on Sunday evening.

In his last contest at the 2022 NPC Worldwide British Championship, Darwen shined in first place, a promising sign of what was to come in his budding career. Meanwhile, Blake Course was another top gun in the running for first. He recently tested his mettle at the 2022 Olympia contest, where he placed outside the top 15.

Showcasing a new look, Niall Darwen took home gold. Blake Course finished the competition in second. German Pastor claimed third.  

• Winner — Niall Darwen (United Kingdom)
• Second Place — Blake Course (Canada)
• Third Place — German Pastor (Spain)
• Fourth Place — Andrea Mammoli (Italy)
• Fifth Place — Jimmy Sirard (Canada)
• Sixth Place — Jorge Luis Guerrero Gallegos (Mexico)
• Seventh Place — Bobby Mazzara (Lockport, NY)
• Eighth Place — Gregory Dawson (Canada)
• Ninth Place — Kenyon Leno (Odessa, FL)
• Tenth Place — Tony Coke (Canada)
• Eleventh Place — Jose Alfredo Anaya Blanco (Mexico)
• Twelfth Place — Evan Alexiou (Canada)
• Thirteenth Place — Luca Corrado (Italy)
• Fourteenth Place — Terrance Teo Kok Hua (Malaysia)
• Fifteenth Place — Michael Reilly (Montvale, NJ)

Men’s Physique 

During the finals in the Men’s Physique category, fans saw Drew Cullen emerge as a frontrunner. His ab and shoulder definition helped him stand out, which resulted in him contending for center stage most of Sunday night. Cullen last tested himself at the highly competitive 2024 Miami Muscle Beach Pro show, where he finished in sixth place. 

Opposite Cullen was Chevy Phillips from Canada, who seemingly gets better at each bodybuilding appearance. He took sixth at the recent 2024 Optimum Classic Pro, looking to stamp his ticket to the Mr. Olympia. After enduring a fight for gold, Drew Cullen came out on top. Chevy Phillips claimed second place and Kimani Victor took third. 

• Winner — Drew Cullen (Lockport, IL)
• Second Place — Chevy Phillips (Canada)
• Third Place — Kimani Victor (Canada)
• Fourth Place — Tyler Smith (United Kingdom)
• Fifth Place — Mattia Ballarini (Italy)
• Sixth Place — Nicola Maccarini (Italy)
• Seventh Place — Sharif Reid (Somerset, NJ)
• Eighth Place — Eric Neal (Palm Beach, FL)
• Ninth Place — Karim Hawash (Brooklyn, NY)
• Tenth Place — Kadeem Hillman (Buffalo, NY)
• Eleventh Place — Chris Mantovani (Canada)
• Twelfth Place — Austin Belanger (Canada)
• Thirteenth Place — Mohammed Al Kindy (Oman)
• Fourteenth Place — Dominique Warren (NY, NY)
• Fifteenth Place — Yi Yang (China)

Men’s Wheelchair

With few opportunities for Men’s Wheelchair participants to earn their Olympia qualifications, pressure was at an all-time high for athletes in attendance this weekend. The finals gave way to a pair of top contenders: Kristof Hornos and Eugenio Molino. 

Hornos’ upper body definition and stage presence made for an exciting showdown. In addition, it was hard for judges to look over his dominant chest. Meanwhile, Molino also brought an astounding physique. By the time finals concluded, Kristof Hornos cemented himself as the champion. Eugenio Molino claimed the runner-up position. 

• Winner — Kristof Hornos (Hungary)
• Second Place — Eugenio Molino (Italy)

Women’s Bodybuilding

In Women’s Bodybuilding, fans expected a fiery showdown and that’s exactly what we got. Ava Melillo took control early with impressive muscularity and an aesthetic physique. She continues to make waves in the category, having secured first at the 2022 NPC North America Championships. 

In Melillo’s way was Sheena Ohlig from New Jersey. She brought aesthetics with a combination of hard muscle, making her look challenging to beat. She last tested herself in fourth place at the 2022 Lenda Murray Savannah Pro. After some highly anticipated comparisons, Ava Melillo pulled off the win. Sheena Ohlig took second place and Nadia Capotosto clinched third. 

• Winner — Ava Melillo (Bridgeville, PA)
• Second Place — Sheena Ohlig (Collingswood, NJ)
• Third Place — Nadia Capotosto (Italy)
• Fourth Place — Gabriela Pena De La Vega (Pleasanton, CA)
• Fifth Place — Kyna Squarey (Canada)
• Sixth Place — Gina Cavaliero (San Antonio, FL)
• Seventh Place — Teresa Rego (Canada)
• Eighth Place — Melanie Horton (Canada)

Women’s Physique 

Women’s Physique contenders put on a show in Toronto, all in an effort to earn gold and the coveted Olympia qualification. Fans immediately took notice of a few contenders, specifically, Olivia Bian and Tracey Guile.

Having improved immensely on the regional scene, Bian was considered by many to be a name to watch over the weekend. She has proven herself as a top name to watch in the highly competitive division. Judges swayed in Tracey Guile’s favor in the end, with Olivia Bian and Robyn Mays securing second and third-place honors. 

• Winner — Tracey Guile (Australia)
• Second Place — Olivia Bian (China)
• Third Place — Robyn Mays (Worcester, MA)
• Fourth Place — Lorraine Lafleur (Bahamas)
• Fifth Place — Autumn Swansen (Decatur, IL)
• Sixth Place — Wei Peng Chen (Taiwan)
• Seventh Place — Georgina D’abreo (Canada) 
• Eighth Place — Candice Carr (Trinidad and Tobago)
• Ninth Place — Ji Hye Lee (South Korea)
• Tenth Place — Jessica Falborn (Lyndhurst, NJ)
• Eleventh Place — Angela Noury (Providence, RI)
• Twelfth Place — Joleen Keith (Ripley, NY)
• Thirteenth Place — Nadia Vandal (Canada)
• Fourteenth Place — Sarah Bow (Canada)
• Fifteenth Place — Lisa Jacobs (Canada)

Figure 

It was an extremely competitive affair in the Figure category over the weekend. Canada’s Maggie Watson shined in her backyard, displaying next-level fullness and aesthetics. She last competed at the 2024 Pittsburgh Pro show, taking home an impressive fifth-place performance. With refined posing and a new look, fans were hopeful that she could come out of this contest victorious. 

However, the conditioning and tight waist of Lena Ramsteiner set the table for a close battle. Ramsteiner has substantial experience competing at the highest levels in Figure. She last took 14th at the prestigious Mr. Olympia contest in 2023. While it was close, Lena Ramsteiner was crowned champion. Maggie Watson claimed second and Manon Dutilly secured third place. 

• Winner — Lena Ramsteiner (Germany)
• Second Place — Maggie Watson (Canada)
• Third Place — Manon Dutilly (Canada)
• Fourth Place — Ashley Lakomowski (San Antonio, Texas)
• Fifth Place — Amanda Winston (United Kingdom)
• Sixth Place — Emily Hammond (Canada)
• Seventh Place — Gisele Heathcote (Canada)
• Eighth Place — Gabriela Linhartova (Czech Republic)
• Ninth Place — Jeanne Kassel (Germany)
• Tenth Place — Jennifer Johnson (Triangle, VA)
• Eleventh Place — Daniella Means (Los Angeles, CA)
• Twelfth Place — Lauren Calderoni (Stratford, CT)
• Thirteenth Place — Mandy Urner (Canada)
• Fourteenth Place — Ornella Turturro (Argentina)
• Fifteenth Place — Natashia Dallin (Elko, Nevada)

Bikini

Bikini contenders stormed the stage on Sunday night, all eager to prove themselves as the best of their division. Judges wanted closer looks from Maxine Alexandra Somov and Cassandra De La Rosa, who both shocked the audience with graceful posing and top-notch physiques. De La Rosa entered the contest with some momentum after her sixth-place showing at the 2024 Klash Series Southern USA Championships Pro. 

Meanwhile, Somov has also continued to improve drastically under the bright lights. Her last competition came in Canada at the 2023 Vancouver Pro. She took second place and was determined to win gold in this outing. Sporting outstanding symmetry, Maxine Alexandra Somov finished first, with Cassandra De La Rosa and Anna Setlak claiming second and third. 

• Winner — Maxine Alexandra Somov (Canada)
• Second Place — Cassandra De La Rosa (Mexico)
• Third Place — Anna Setlak (Italy)
• Fourth Place — Alice Marchisio (Italy)
• Fifth Place — Czarina Gisela Gastelum Valenzuela (Mexico)
• Sixth Place — Racquel Hutchinson (Canada)
• Seventh Place — Angel Sun (Canada)
• Eighth Place — Lindsay Martens (Canada)
• Ninth Place — Lilian Lopez Alonso (Mexico)
• Tenth Place — Erika Devera (Vallejo, CA)
• Eleventh Place — Oleksandra Khovrych (Ukraine)
• Twelfth Place — Marylou Charette (Canada)
• Thirteenth Place — Gina Switzeny (Canada)
• Fourteenth Place — Mizel Cataquiz (Canada)
• Fifteenth Place — Lorena Garcia Araya (Chile)

Wellness

Wellness athletes left it all on stage in pursuit of a cash prize, the Olympia qualification, and bragging rights. In the running for gold was Alexis Nicole, whose lower body density and shape served as her greatest strengths. She was beyond determined to win gold after coming close at the 2024 Miami Muscle Beach Pro show to Rayane Fogal. 

Carlotta Tonelli also brought a showstopping package, complete with aesthetics and shape. She entered this event with some momentum after cementing herself as the third-place finisher at the 2023 Fashion Street Fitparade Hungary Pro. In the end, Alexic Nicole shined en route to taking first prize. Carlotta Tonelli and Celese Chandler finished in second and third place. 

• Winner — Alexis Nicole (Jensen Beach, FL)
• Second Place — Carlotta Tonelli (Italy)
• Third Place — Celeste Chandler (Canada)
• Fourth Place — Simara Walter (Brazil)
• Fifth Place — Esmeralda Ochoa Diaz (Mexico)
• Sixth Place — Victoria Puentes (San Antonio, TX)
• Seventh Place — Rosie Stodalka (Canada)
• Eighth Place — Brittany Miller (Coral Springs, FL)
• Ninth Place — Chiara Moroni (Italy)
• Tenth Place — Kristin Broadwell (Canada)
• Eleventh Place — Sabrina Diaz Urdaneta (Spain)
• Twelfth Place — Cindy Hodgkinson (Canada)
• Thirteenth Place — Stephanie Jones (Shelby Twp, MI)
• Fourteenth Place — Minju Yoon (South Korea)

Official Scorecards for the 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow

Our team at Fitness Volt congratulates the winners on their massive victories. Do you think they have what it takes to push into title contention at the 2024 Mr. Olympia later this year? Let us know in the comment section! 

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