2026 Rising Phoenix & Arizona Pro Results

Phoenix, Arizona hosted the 2026 Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro on August 22, bringing together elite competitors from Women’s Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Women’s Physique, and Wellness. With Olympia qualifications on the line, athletes across all six divisions arrived ready to make their mark on one of the biggest women’s bodybuilding events of the season.

It was ladies’ night in Phoenix, Arizona, as some of the world’s best female competitors showcased elite physiques at the 2026 Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro. The annual contest remains one of the most prestigious stages available to women in the IFBB Pro League and once again served as an important Olympia qualifier.

Reigning six-time Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw once again demonstrated why she remains the standard in Women’s Bodybuilding. Shaw delivered another dominant performance to capture her fifth Rising Phoenix title, adding yet another major trophy to her decorated career.

The rest of the divisions produced plenty of standout performances as well. Stephanie Jones combined an impressive physique with athleticism and execution to take the Fitness title. Cherish Richardson impressed judges with her structure, balance, and presentation to emerge victorious in Figure, while Bikini legend Ashley Kaltwasser once again displayed the polish and stage presence that have made her one of the division’s most accomplished athletes.

In Women’s Physique, Marianne Von Gierke brought an exceptional combination of symmetry, muscularity, and conditioning to secure first place. Meanwhile, Alexis Drury closed out the show with a commanding performance in Wellness, displaying the shape and lower-body development needed to separate herself from a deep lineup.

2026 Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro Winners

• Women’s Bodybuilding: Andrea Shaw
• Fitness: Stephanie Jones
• Figure: Cherish Richardson
• Bikini: Ashley Kaltwasser
• Women’s Physique: Marianne Von Gierke
• Wellness: Alexis Drury

2026 Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro Full Results

Women’s Bodybuilding

Andrea Shaw continued her remarkable run at the top of Women’s Bodybuilding, earning straight first-place votes from the judges. Leyvina Rodrigues Barros pushed into second place, while Meghan Morrison completed the podium in third.

2026 Women's Bodybuilding official placings

Place	Athlete	Country	Prejudging	Total
1	Andrea Shaw	United States	3.00	3.00
2	Leyvina Rodrigues Barros	Brazil	6.00	6.00
3	Meghan Morrison	USA	9.00	9.00
4	Sherry Priami	United States	12.00	12.00
5	Ranya Temizkan	United States	15.00	15.00
6	Patti Hanson	United States	18.00	18.00
7	Nadia Capotosto	Italy	21.00	21.00
8	Hailey McGrath	United States	24.00	24.00
9	Selyka Givan	United States	26.00	26.00
10	Nicki Chartrand	United States	30.00	30.00
11	Chelsea Dion	United States	33.00	33.00
12	MayLa Ash	United States	36.00	36.00
13	Chiharu Nakajima	Japan	39.00	39.00
14	Marilyn Yee	United States	42.00	42.00
15	Kyna Squarey	United States	45.00	45.00
16	Gabriela Pena De La Vega	United States	48.00	48.00
16	Georgianna Rowland	USA	48.00	48.00

Fitness

Stephanie Jones delivered across both the physique and routine portions of the contest to secure the Fitness crown. Jeanine Renee Taddeo finished second, while Nevaeh Ford rounded out the top three.

2026 Women's Fitness official placings

Place	Athlete	Country	Prejudging	Total
1	Stephanie Jones	United States	3.00	13.00
2	Jeanine Renee Taddeo	United States	6.00	24.00
3	Nevaeh Ford	United States	18.00	28.00
4	Jenny Worth	United States	15.00	39.00
5	Danielle Chikeles	United States	12.00	42.00
6	Danielle Dacosta	-	9.00	45.00

Figure

Cherish Richardson brought the winning combination of shape, muscular balance, and presentation to claim the Figure title. Katlyn O’neil secured the runner-up position, with Elizabeth Nieder taking third.

2026 Women's Figure official placings

Place	Athlete	Country	Prejudging	Total
1	Cherish Richardson	United States	3.00	3.00
2	Katlyn O'Neil	United States	6.00	6.00
3	Elizabeth Nieder	United States	10.00	10.00
4	Shanice Abrams	United States	11.00	11.00
5	Brittany Offers	Canada	15.00	15.00
6	Aksana Yukhno	United States	19.00	19.00
7	Maria Luisa Baeza Diaz	United States	20.00	20.00
8	Jessica Kwolek	USA	24.00	24.00
9	Adela Ondrejovicova	Slovakia	26.00	26.00
10	Dominique Berridge	United States	31.00	31.00
11	Kristina Bodnariuk	Russia	32.00	32.00
12	Zulfiya Bitiyeva	Kazakhstan	36.00	36.00
13	Nicole Demarco	USA	39.00	39.00
14	Yadviga Zakurina	-	42.00	42.00
15	Paige Wirtz	United States	45.00	45.00
16	Meagan Fletcher	USA	48.00	48.00

Bikini

Ashley Kaltwasser added another victory to her decorated professional résumé, displaying the balance, confidence, and polished posing that have defined her career. Torey Braly finished second, while Felicia Hughes secured third place.

2026 Women's Bikini official placings

Place	Athlete	Country	Prejudging	Total
1	Ashley Kaltwasser	United States	3.00	3.00
2	Torey Braly	United States	6.00	6.00
3	Felicia Hughes	USA	9.00	9.00
4	Irene Iravedra	Spain	12.00	12.00
5	Megan D'ginto	United States	15.00	15.00
6	Gemma Nanista	USA	18.00	18.00
7	Ayse Morgan	United States	22.00	22.00
8	Tanya Johansen	United States	23.00	23.00
9	Samantha Mcnamara	United States	27.00	27.00
10	Danielle Carmeci	United States	30.00	30.00
11	Alissa Tonelli	United States	33.00	33.00
12	Dakini Sellamuthu	-	36.00	36.00
13	Lily Brinsdon	New Zealand	39.00	39.00
14	Shaina Garcia	USA	42.00	42.00

Women’s Physique

Marianne Von Gierke controlled the Women’s Physique comparisons with an impressive blend of symmetry, conditioning, and muscular development. Winsome White earned second place, followed by Sarah Crail in third.

2026 Women's Physique official placings

Place	Athlete	Country	Prejudging	Total
1	Marianne Von Gierke	-	3.00	3.00
2	Winsome White	United States	6.00	6.00
3	Sarah Crail	Australia	9.00	9.00
4	Alex Hall	United States	12.00	12.00
5	Jeanette Johansson	Sweden	15.00	15.00
6	Gabriela Linhartova	Czech Republic	18.00	18.00
7	Brooke Pighin	United States	21.00	21.00
8	Brittany Diamond	USA	24.00	24.00
9	Blanca Rodrigues	United States	27.00	27.00
10	Nadia Henriquez	-	30.00	30.00
11	Nicole Lareau	United States	33.00	33.00
12	Yin Hsuan Huang	Taiwan, China	37.00	37.00
13	Alexis Lowery	United States	38.00	38.00
14	Luciana Esquilin	United States	42.00	42.00
15	Kaylin Heisler	USA	45.00	45.00
16	Carrie Sims	USA	47.00	47.00
16	Cristina Driscoll	United States	48.00	48.00
16	Kim Klafczynski	USA	48.00	48.00

Wellness

Alexis Drury stood out in a competitive Wellness lineup, bringing exceptional shape, lower-body development, and confident presentation to secure the victory. Taylor Fletcher earned second place, while Gabriela Consolmagno completed the podium in third.

2026 Women's Wellness official placings

Place	Athlete	Country	Prejudging	Total
1	Alexis Drury	United States	3.00	3.00
2	Taylor Fletcher	United States	6.00	6.00
3	Gabriela Consolmagno	United States	10.00	10.00
4	Isabelle Aguiar	Italy	11.00	11.00
5	Jessica Yamazaki	Brazil	16.00	16.00
6	Lydia Kebli	United States	17.00	17.00
7	Jasmine Baker	United States	21.00	21.00
8	Mina Greenlee	USA	24.00	24.00
9	Paula Suarez	United States	28.00	28.00
10	Simara Walter	United States	29.00	29.00
11	Rachael Wojtysiak	United States	34.00	34.00
12	Sullyng Ceballos	USA	35.00	35.00
13	Cristina Rifo	United States	40.00	40.00
14	Catia Moreira	Portugal	41.00	41.00