The Bodybuilding Chicago Pro is a bodybuilding competition designed to promote a drug-free environment in which all competitors compete on a level playing field. This competition was founded in Tinley, Illinois, and it encourages athletes to stay current with the science behind their activity by encouraging clean sport. This event is open to all athletes ages 18 and above who are currently competing in the NPC National Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship’s first or second division.
Competitors at the highest level in their sport are also eligible to compete. Bodybuilding Chicago Pro provides athletes of all levels with the opportunity to compete against other athletes in a drug-free sport while also creating a supportive environment in which they may enhance their ability, knowledge, and overall performance.
On July 22-23, 2022, the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley, Illinois, held the 2022 Chicago Pro. Competitors from the Men’s Open, 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Women’s Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness, Women’s Physique, and Wellness divisions battled for a chance to compete in the Mr. Olympia in December.
The bodybuilding season for 2022 has begun, with athletes from all over the world showcasing their physiques in the hopes of receiving a coveted invitation to Mr. Olympia this winter. The 2022 Olympia will be held from December 15th to December 18th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 2022 Chicago Pro concluded with a number of winners crowned and invitations to the 2022 Olympia. Examine the following outcomes and official scorecards:
2022 Chicago Pro Winners
- Men’s Open: Antoine Valliant
- 212 Bodybuilding: Dectric Bo Lewis
- Classic Physique: Jonathan T. Pelkey
- Men’s Physique: Nicolas Koeu
- Women’s Bodybuilding: Angela Yeo
- Bikini: Jessica Wilson
- Fitness: Sara Kovach
- Figure: Julia Champlin
- Women’s Physique: Ashley Jones
- Wellness: Isamara Santos
2022 Chicago Pro Results
Men’s Open
The Men’s Open class at the Chicago Pro will include 13 athletes this weekend. After coming second to Iain Valliere at the 2022 Vancouver Pro, Antoine Vaillant of Canada is back in action. Valliere elected not to compete this weekend after winning in Vancouver to secure his Olympia qualifying. Vaillant will compete against a tough field of rivals this winter to secure his entrance to Olympia.
Hunter Labrada won the Chicago Pro last year, but he will not defend his title this weekend because he achieved his Olympia qualification with a fourth-place performance at the 2021 Mr. Olympia contest last year, so a new winner will be determined at this event.
Andrea Muzi, a bodybuilder, is expected to challenge Vaillant on stage. He finished fourth at the 2022 California State Pro, won by champion Charles Griffen, in May. The following year, he finished fourth in the 2022 Puerto Rico Pro, won by Hassan Mostafa.
Muzi competed in the Toronto Pro Supershow a week later, finishing third with his best package. Muzi has had a busy year, finishing second at the 2022 Mr. Big Evolution competition in Portugal. Muzi will almost probably qualify for Olympia if he continues to accumulate points by placing high at multiple shows.
Antoine Valliant won gold at the competition’s conclusion, earning him a spot in the Olympics later this year.
- Winner — Antoine Valliant
- Second Place — Tonio Burton
- Third Place — Andrea Muzi
- Fourth Place — Tim Budesheim
- Fifth Place — Jonas Giatras
- Sixth Place — Matt Kouba
- Seventh Place — Chris DiDimenico
- Eighth Place — Dorian Haywood
- Ninth Place — Afandonaugbo Thierry
- Tenth Place — Seth Engman
212 Bodybuilding
Going into the tournament, many people were pulling for Peter Castella. He competed in two IFBB Pro League shows last year. Castella finished 11th in the 2021 Indy Pro. Before calling it quits for the season, the bodybuilder finished sixth at the 2021 New York Pro.
Dectric Bo Lewis also made a reappearance this weekend. He offered more muscular separation and a better package than the previous year. After finishing second at the New York Pro in 2021, the bodybuilder soared to notoriety. Dectric Bo Lewis triumphed after a tough battle on stage.
- Winner — Dectric Bo Lewis
- Second Place — Peter Castella
- Third Place — Fabricio de Souza Moreira
- Fourth Place — Derik Oslan
- Fifth Place — Jason Joseph
- Sixth Place — Ryan Walters
- Seventh Place — Michael LaCombe
- Eighth Place — Diego Guerra Montoya
- Ninth Place — Michael Schneider
- Tenth Place — Wayne Williams
Classic Physique
Tommy Clark is a well-known figure in the Classic Physique division of the IFBB. He set a new record for himself last year by competing in seven shows. After his first four events, he perfected his preparations and won the 2021 Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Classic Physique title. As a result of this victory, he qualified for Olympia, finishing second at the Kentucky Muscle Pro before placing 16th at the 2021 Olympia.
This weekend, Jonathan T. Pelkey faced up against Tommy on stage. His well-balanced physique and commanding midsection have always made him a threat in any competition. Last year, he finished eighth in the 2021 Chicago Pro and was aiming to improve on that achievement. Finally, Jonathan T. Pelkey avenged himself from the previous year by winning the 2022 Chicago Pro.
- Winner — Jonathan T. Pelkey
- Second Place — Tommy Clark
- Third Place — John Le
- Fourth Place — Cody Amey
- Fifth Place — Wilfredo Victoria
- Sixth Place — Hugo Silva
- Seventh Place — Patryk Karpuk
- Eighth Place — William Cottrell
- Ninth Place — Rohan Duncan
Men’s Physique
- Winner — Nicolas Koeu
- Second Place — Jeremy Potvin
- Third Place — Charjo Grant
- Fourth Place — Corey Morris
- Fifth Place — Winston Sullivan
- Sixth Place — Shun Kaneko
- Seventh Place — Xiaolong Hong
- Eighth Place — Matthew Greggo
- Ninth Place — Deke Walker
- Tenth Place — Oussah Dith
Women’s Bodybuilding
- Winner — Angela Yeo
- Second Place — Sherry Priami
- Third Place — Chelsea Dion
- Fourth Place — Sheena Ohlig
- Fifth Place — Jeanie Welker
- Sixth Place — Saqweta Barrino
- Seventh Place — Tamara Makar
- Eighth Place — Tina Williams
- Ninth Place — Aisling Hickey
- Tenth Place — Christina Nalley
2022 Chicago Pro Best Poser Award: Sherry Priami
Bikini
- Winner — Jessica Wilson
- Second Place — Jasmine Gonzalez
- Third Place — Jordan Brannon
- Fourth Place — Aimee Leann Velasquez
- Fifth Place — Vania Auguste
- Sixth Place — Adrianna Kaczmarek
- Seventh Place — Jordan Fisher
- Eighth Place — Jodie Yuncker
- Ninth Place — Danielle Combs
- Tenth Place — Kristy Imsande
Fitness
- Winner — Sara Kovach
- Second Place — Michelle Fredua-Mensah
- Third Place — Michelle Gales
- Fourth Place — Heather Coscia
- Fifth Place — Cong Mou
- Sixth Place — Corina Harkelroad
- Seventh Place — Danielle Chikeles
- Eighth Place — Layla Mikayla
- Ninth Place — Babette Mulford
Figure
- Winner — Julia Champlin
- Second Place — Anita Davis
- Third Place — Zul’fiya Bitiyeva
- Fourth Place — Danielle Rose
- Fifth Place — Samantha Jerring
- Sixth Place — Shana Malcolm
- Seventh Place — Dee Jackson
- Eighth Place — Melissa Brodsky
- Ninth Place — Kayoko Yamamoto
- Tenth Place — Lisa Hutchins
Women’s Physique
- Winner — Ashley Jones
- Second Place — Natalie Rae Wolfe
- Third Place — Amanda Machado
- Fourth Place — Jonquil S. Baugh
- Fifth Place — Diana Schnaidt
- Sixth Place — Oksana Piari
- Seventh Place — Tomefafa Ameko
- Eighth Place — Sumyra Ford
- Ninth Place — Danielle LaMartina
- Tenth Place — Ruiying Bian
Wellness
- Winner — Isamara Santos
- Second Place — Jasmine Payne
- Third Place — Nerilde Garcia Strey
- Fourth Place — Alexis Figueroa Quesada
- Fifth Place — Kat Williams
- Sixth Place — Brooke Donnelly
- Seventh Place — Idalia Molina
- Eighth Place — Morgan Birlew