European Championships 1998
European Championships 1998 was held in Europe. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Luisa Sartori.
- Year
- 1998
- Date
- Jan 1, 1998
- Location
- Europe
- Federation
- NABBA
- Divisions
- 8
- Competitors
- 31
Results by Division
| Division | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Open Bodybuilding | Luisa Sartori | – |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior | Jaros Borko | Massimo Pecere |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium | Brian Connolly | Ciro Montella |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short | Jean Francois Horeau | Pasquale DeStefano |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall | Mauro Brandone | Alfonso Fernando |
| Women's Bodybuilding | Bettina Salomone (2) | Laura Paparesta |
| Other Divisions - Masters 40+ | Brian Connolly | Sebastiano Molisina |
| Other Divisions - Masters 50+ | Francesco Manocchio | Eugenio Capasso |
European Championships 1998 Results
European Championships 1998 was held in Europe. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Luisa Sartori.
About this show
The European Championships 1998 was held on January 1, 1998 in Europe. 8 divisions were judged, across Men's Open Bodybuilding, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall, Women's Bodybuilding and Other Divisions. 31 athletes from 2 countries competed.
Masters divisions 2
Men's Open Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Luisa Sartori First recorded win | - |
| 3rd | Antonella Rubini | - |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jaros Borko First recorded win | - |
| 2nd | Massimo Pecere | - |
| 3rd | Marco Mancini | - |
| 4th | Christophe Garros | - |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brian Connolly First recorded win | United Kingdom |
| 2nd | Ciro Montella | United States |
| 3rd | Patrick Klaza | United States |
| 4th | Arcangelo Torrente | - |
| 5th | Antonio Mansueto | - |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jean Francois Horeau First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Pasquale DeStefano | United States |
| 3rd | Jean Derblues | - |
| 4th | Paolo Ianni | United States |
| 5th | Alessandro DeCristofaro | - |
| 6th | Stefano Barbarisi | - |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mauro Brandone First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Alfonso Fernando | - |
| 3rd | David Warner | United States |
| 4th | Uros Kren | United States |
| 5th | Massimiliano Toti | - |
| 6th | Steven Parken | - |
Official scores are unavailable.
Women's Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bettina Salomone (2) First recorded win | - |
| 2nd | Laura Paparesta | - |
Official scores are unavailable.
Masters divisions
Age-graded classes, judged separately from the open divisions above.
Other Divisions - Masters 40+ Men
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brian Connolly | United Kingdom |
| 2nd | Sebastiano Molisina | - |
| 3rd | Giovanni Cammarano | - |
| 4th | Antonio Califano | - |
Official scores are unavailable.
Other Divisions - Masters 50+ Men
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Francesco Manocchio First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Eugenio Capasso | United States |
| 3rd | Helian Ravary | - |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated June 11, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 31
- Divisions
- 8
- Size rank
- 26 of 36
The biggest field since 1997.
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Erika Kocsis-Kajati | Figure |
| 2016 | Borbala Szokol | Figure |
| 2015 | Tatiana Chica | Bodybuilding |
| 2014 | Borbala Szokol | Bodybuilding |
| 2012 | Elena Oana Hreapca | Bodybuilding |
| 2010 | Stavros Trioulidis | Athletic Physique |
| 2008 | Nina Midling | Bodybuilding |
| 2007 | Esther Hoyler | Bodybuilding |
| 2006 | Brigita Brezovac | Bodybuilding |
| 2005 | Anke Luth | Bodybuilding |
| 2004 | Saskia Salemink (2) | Bodybuilding |
| 2001 | Marina Gusmini (2) | Bodybuilding |
| 1999 | Julia Abel | Open |
| 1997 | Evelyne Beauzil | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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