Jan Tana Pro Classic 1997
Jan Tana Pro Classic 1997 was held in USA. The Women's Bodybuilding title went to Chris Bongiovanni.
- Year
- 1997
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- IFBB
- Divisions
- 2
- Competitors
- 27
Results by Division
| Division | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Open Bodybuilding | – | – |
| Women's Bodybuilding | Chris Bongiovanni | Valerie Gangi |
Jan Tana Pro Classic 1997 Results
Jan Tana Pro Classic 1997 was held in USA.
Defending champion Melissa Coates, who won in 1996, did not return.
About this show
Full placings from the Jan Tana Pro Classic 1997 in USA, where 2 divisions were judged across Men's Open Bodybuilding and Women's Bodybuilding. 27 athletes from 7 countries competed.
Top 3 Women's Bodybuilding
Men's Open Bodybuilding
No placement data
Placement data for this division has not been recorded.
Women's Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chris Bongiovanni First Jan Tana Pro Classic title | United States |
| 2nd | Valerie Gangi | United States |
| 3rd | Laura Binetti | Canada |
| 4th | Gayle Moher | United Kingdom |
| 5th | Lesa Lewis | United States |
| 6th | Yaxeni Oriquen | Venezuela |
| 6th | Denise Masino | United States |
| 8th | Jacqueline DeGennaro | Belgium |
| 9th | Elena Kurakova | Moldova |
| 10th | Paula Suzuki | United States |
| 11th | Dayana Cadeau | Haiti |
| 12th | Amelia Hernandez (2) | United States |
| 13th | Rozann Keyser (2) | United States |
| 14th | Renee Casella | United States |
| 15th | Betty Pariso | United States |
| 16th | Desiree Ellis | Canada |
| 17th | Martha Sanchez (2) | United States |
| 18th | Birgitta Carlsson (2) | United States |
| 19th | Lohani Rochi | United States |
| 19th | Inna Uit (2) | United States |
| participated | Donna Logue | United States |
| participated | Mary Ellen Jerumbo | United States |
| participated | Carmella Cureton (2) | United States |
| participated | Lynea Brehme | Canada |
| participated | Frederique Auchart (2) | - |
| participated | Alicia Alfaro | United States |
| participated | Viviana Violante (2) | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated July 30, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 27
- Divisions
- 1
- Size rank
- 4 of 14
The biggest field since 1993.
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Felicia Romero | Figure |
| 2003 | Dina Al Sabah | Figure |
| 1999 | Gayle Moher | Open |
| 1998 | Lesa Lewis | Open |
| 1997 | Chris Bongiovanni | Open |
| 1996 | Melissa Coates | Open |
| 1995 | Michelle Ralabate | Open |
| 1994 | Sue Price | Open |
| 1993 | Denise Rutkowski | Open |
| 1992 | Nikki Fuller | Open |
| 1991 | Sue Gafner | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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