The annual 2025 Empro Classic took place June 15 in Alicante, Spain. This competition, headlined by the Men’s Open division, featured eight other categories including Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Wheelchair, Bikini, Women’s Bodybuilding, Figure, Women’s Physique, and Wellness.
2025 Empro Classic Winners
Here is a quick overview of who took home titles over the weekend at the Empro Classic:
- Men’s Open: Sasan Heirati
- Classic Physique: Mustafa Yildiz
- Men’s Physique: Mauro Fialho
- Wheelchair: Gabriele Andriulli
- Women’s Bodybuilding: Martina Lopez
- Women’s Physique: Birgit Andersch
- Figure: Denise Zwinger-Tynek
- Bikini: Ivi Escandar
- Wellness: Danai Theodoropoulou
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 2025 season, meaning the winners secured passage to bodybuilding’s most prestigious event, slated for October 9–12 in Las Vegas.
2025 Empro Classic Results Breakdown
Men’s Open Bodybuilding
Sasan Heirati brought undeniable conditioning and dense muscle maturity to clinch the Men’s Open title. Already qualified for Olympia via the 2025 Toronto Pro Supershow, this win solidified his momentum going into Las Vegas.
- Winner — Sasan Heirati
- Second Place — Angel Calderon Frias
- Third Place — Justin Musiol
- Fourth Place — Kasozi Brian Drago
- Fifth Place — Antoine Loth
- Sixth Place — Stef Bruggink
- Seventh Place — Kemal Topaloglu
- Eighth Place — Dennis Friedrich
- Ninth Place — Dmitrij Anisimov
- Tenth Place — Oleksandr Bohdanov
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Classic Physique
Mustafa Yildiz impressed the judges with an aesthetic and tight package, claiming a clear win and earning his Olympia ticket.
- Winner — Mustafa Yildiz
- Second Place — German Pastor
- Third Place — Valeri Enchev
- Fourth Place — Johnpaul Lusana
- Fifth Place — Julian Castano
- Sixth Place — Yousef Aldosary
- Seventh Place — Reiner Stimmler
- Eighth Place — Francesco Della Vedova
- Ninth Place — Patryk Jaskiewicz
- Tenth Place — Tamas Fustos
Men’s Physique
Mauro Fialho delivered clean lines, sharp conditioning, and stage presence to outshine a deep lineup of contenders.
- Winner — Mauro Fialho
- Second Place — Matheus Oliveira
- Third Place — Igor Williams
- Fourth Place — Alvaro Rios
- Fifth Place — Mahmood Almaghrabi
- Sixth Place — Elton Pinto Mota
- Seventh Place — Paul Gustave
- Eighth Place — Tamas Godo
- Ninth Place — Jorge Corona
- Tenth Place — Lenny Massouf
Wheelchair
Gabriele Andriulli maintained his dominance in the division with symmetry and muscularity that continues to impress.
- Winner — Gabriele Andriulli
- Second Place — Blake Colleton
- Third Place — Oscar Gonzalez Gil
- Fourth Place — Jan Povysil
Women’s Bodybuilding
Martina Lopez took home gold after showcasing both size and refined structure, proving she’s a serious contender for the Olympia stage.
- Winner — Martina Lopez
- Second Place — Romana Skotzen
- Third Place — Elizaveta Starchenko
- Fourth Place — Jozeffa Alajahji
Figure
Denise Zwinger-Tynek nailed her conditioning and flow, securing a decisive win in the competitive Figure category.
- Winner — Denise Zwinger-Tynek
- Second Place — Vanessa Happle
- Third Place — Anna Koka
- Fourth Place — Celia Tunon
- Fifth Place — Snezhana Vlahova
- Sixth Place — Adela Ondrejovicova
- Seventh Place — Kristina Zafirova
- Eighth Place — Gabriela Linhartova
- Ninth Place — Diana Petry
- Tenth Place — Saionara Rebelo
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Bikini
Ivi Escandar sparkled with her trademark poise, stage polish, and overall look to clinch first in the ultra-competitive Bikini division.
- Winner — Ivi Escandar
- Second Place — Lisa Reith
- Third Place — Gulsah Gorgulu
- Fourth Place — Rukiye Solak
- Fifth Place — Kirsty Taylor
- Sixth Place — Carina Helander
- Seventh Place — Ester Sala
- Eighth Place — Kateryna Spievakova
- Ninth Place — Aneta Szoltysek
- Tenth Place — Liliana Sakhanova
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Women’s Physique
Birgit Andersch delivered excellent symmetry, posing, and muscularity to win the Women’s Physique title.
- Winner — Birgit Andersch
- Second Place — Julia Glazycheva
- Third Place — Paula Ranta
- Fourth Place — Sanna Nupponen
- Fifth Place — Kerstin Telker
- Sixth Place — Yasmina Gouaich
- Seventh Place — Marina Kassinopoullou
- Eighth Place — Mar Ruiz
- Ninth Place — Anshul Bhardwaj
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Wellness
Danai Theodoropoulou stood out with her trademark lower body development, proportions, and confident stage presence.
- Winner — Danai Theodoropoulou
- Second Place — Catarina De Sousa
- Third Place — Chery Figueroa Calix
- Fourth Place — Sara Pereira
- Fifth Place — Ana Maria Amante Gregorio
- Sixth Place — Mirtha Perez
- Seventh Place — Sara Bianca
- Eighth Place — Catia Moreira
- Ninth Place — Davina Salaberry
- Tenth Place — Paula Fernandez
2025 Empro Classic Official Scorecards
We look forward to seeing the winners take on all challengers at the upcoming 2025 Mr. Olympia contest. Do you think Sasan Heirati has a shot at taking down Samson Dauda? Let us know in the comment section!
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