In a dazzling display of physical prowess, Samson Dauda emerged victorious in the Men’s Open category at the prestigious 2023 EVLS Prague Pro, held in Prague, Czech Republic, on November 18, 2023. The event, renowned for its fierce competition, lived up to its reputation as one of the most challenging contests of the year.
The 2023 EVLS Prague Pro, a pivotal milestone on the journey to the 2024 Olympia, unfolded with panache, showcasing a range of divisions, notably the headline-grabbing Men’s Open. Drawing top-tier bodybuilding talent, the competition featured divisions such as Classic Physique, Men’s 212 Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Figure.
Fresh from securing third place at the 2023 Mr. Olympia, Samson Dauda continued his winning streak during his European tour. Just days prior, he claimed gold against formidable rivals Behrooz Tabani and Marcello De Angelis at the 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro.
The stakes reached new heights at the 2023 EVLS Prague Pro, as athletes vied for qualifications for the 2024 Mr. Olympia. Adding to the intensity, the IFBB Pro League recently announced that only the top three finishers in the Men’s Open Mr. Olympia would receive automatic qualifications.
Stay tuned for the unveiling of the event’s results, winners, and official scorecards, which will be disclosed and detailed here on Saturday afternoon. Colosseum Strength is committed to updating this article as the 2023 EVLS Prague Pro unfolds, providing a comprehensive view of the competition.
2023 EVLS Prague Pro Official Winners
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Men’s Open | Samson Dauda |
| Classic Physique | Urs Kalecinski |
| Men’s 212 | Ahmad Ali Ashkanani |
| Men’s Physique | Miroslav Juricek |
| Bikini | Valeria Kord |
| Figure | Tereza Linhartova |
2023 EVLS Prague Pro Official Results Breakdown
Men’s Open
Enthusiastic fans eagerly anticipated this weekend’s event, particularly due to the highly competitive Men’s Open division. Samson Dauda, undeterred by his third-place finish at the 2023 Olympia show, continued to place a bold bet on himself, risking his established status and momentum. His recent triumph over Behrooz Tabani and Marcello De Angelis at the 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro only fueled the anticipation.
Throughout prejudging and the subsequent finals, Dauda asserted his dominance on center stage, showcasing a notably tighter physique, especially from the rear. Despite his commanding presence, the competition was fierce, notably from the defending Prague Pro champion and seventh-place Olympia finisher, Michal ‘Krizo’ Krizanek. Krizo, known for his elite Open talent, demonstrated advancements in conditioning, posing, and muscle density since the previous year.
As the finals unfolded, it became evident that Krizo had brought an improved look, challenging Dauda on stage. Nevertheless, “The Nigerian Lion” secured another significant victory, thwarting Krizo’s bid for qualification as the second-place finisher. Meanwhile, in a remarkable Pro debut after earning his IFBB Pro card just a day prior, Rubiel “Neckzilla” Mosquera exceeded expectations, claiming a highly impressive bronze medal.
| PLACE | NAME | COUNTRY | JUDGING | FINALS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samson Dauda | United Kingdom | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | Michal Krizanek | Slovakia | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Rubiel Mosquera | Colombia | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| 4 | Nathan De Asha | United Kingdom | 17 | 20 | 37 |
| 5 | Jan Turek | Czech Republic | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| 6 | Liang Yan | China | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| 7 | Roman Fritz | Germany | 33 | 35 | 68 |
| 8 | Rob Cannon | United Kingdom | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| 9 | Hameed Juma | Bahrain | 46 | 45 | 91 |
| 10 | Pavel Beran | Czech Republic | 49 | 50 | 99 |
| – | Anton Bippus | Denmark | 73 | – | – |
| – | Kevin Brucher | Germany | – | – | – |
| – | Roberto Buonomo | Italy | – | – | – |
| – | Pavel Cervinka | Czech Republic | – | – | – |
| – | Dennis Friedrich | Germany | – | – | – |
| – | Ahmet Kocak | Turkey | – | – | – |
| – | Gianluca Di Lorenzo | Italy | 71 | – | – |
| – | Sultan Raydan | Saudi Arabia | 70 | – | – |
| – | Sarhan Sarhan | Palestine | 65 | – | – |
| – | Pavel Szotkowski | Czech Republic | – | – | – |
| – | Morad Zahir | Morocco | – | – | – |
| – | Peter Zembjak | Slovakia | 55 | – | – |
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Classic Physique
In the battleground of Prague, a fierce competition unfolded as Olympia contenders Urs Kalecinski and Michael Daboul sought the elusive knockout punch. Known as “The Miracle Bear,” Kalecinski showcased his exceptional form after securing a third-place finish on the 2023 Mr. Olympia stage. Merely a week ago, he dominated the Texas State Pro, clinching the gold. Sustaining his winning streak, Kalecinski presented an even tighter package, challenging all contenders this weekend.
Michael Daboul emerged as another formidable threat in the Classic Physique category, with his symmetry, proportions, and conditioning earning accolades in the IFBB Pro League. Having recently claimed the sixth spot on the 2023 Olympia stage, just three places behind Kalecinski, Daboul entered the Prague showdown with high expectations. In a closely contested battle, Kalecinski’s impressive leg volume and definition propelled him to a second consecutive victory. Michael Daboul secured the second spot, while Alexander Westermeier claimed a commendable third place.
| PLACE | NAME | COUNTRY | JUDGING | FINALS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urs Kalecinski | Germany | 5 | – | – |
| 2 | Michael Daboul | United Kingdom | 10 | – | – |
| 3 | Alexander Westermeier | Germany | 15 | – | – |
| 4 | Sebastien Theurel | France | 20 | – | – |
| 5 | Karol Rogaczewski | Poland | 25 | – | – |
| 6 | Jordi Romero Marsal | Spain | 30 | – | – |
| 7 | Ruben Lopez Reyes | Spain | 35 | – | – |
| 8 | German Pastor | Spain | 40 | – | – |
| 9 | George Acheampong | Denmark | 45 | – | – |
| 10 | Matthias Hollweck | Germany | 50 | – | – |
| 11 | Manuel Moisel | Germany | 55 | – | – |
| 12 | Karar Aljalabi | Belgium | 60 | – | – |
| 13 | Tunde Chris Taylor | Germany | 65 | – | – |
| 14 | Sebastian Guncik | Czech Republic | 70 | – | – |
| 15 | Ali Khan | Afghanistan | 75 | – | – |
| 16 | Alberto Milani | Italy | 80 | – | – |
| 17 | Fernando Gornals Margol | Spain | 84 | – | – |
| – | Miroslav Priban | Czech Republic | – | – | – |
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Men’s 212 Bodybuilding
A riveting showdown unfolded at the venue, showcasing the exceptional talents of two Men’s 212 Bodybuilding standouts. Ahmad Ashkanani, a formidable competitor who secured the fifth position on the 2023 Olympia stage, demonstrated relentless activity. Possessing a remarkable “freak factor” and astonishing back detail, Ashkanani proved to be a formidable challenge for any contender, a fact evident in tonight’s intense competition. Similar to Samson Dauda, Ashkanani showcased his prowess at the 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro last week and emerged victorious.
On the other side of the stage, Christian Zagarella garnered the judges’ attention early on during prejudging, thanks to his impeccable proportions and conditioning. Zagarella has swiftly carved a niche for himself in the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding category, establishing a growing reputation. Despite his determined efforts to outperform Ashkanani at the 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro last weekend, Zagarella secured the second position. Once again, despite Zagarella’s commendable efforts, Ahmad Ashkanani claimed the gold, with Christian Zagarella and Lucas Garcia finishing in second and third place, respectively.
| PLACE | NAME | COUNTRY | JUDGING | FINALS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmad Ali Ashkanai | Kuwait | 5 | – | – |
| 2 | Giuseppe Zagarella | Italy | 10 | – | – |
| 3 | Lucas Goncalez | Brazil | 15 | – | – |
| 4 | Dawid Cnota | Poland | 20 | – | – |
| 5 | Giorgi Adikashvili | Georgia | 25 | – | – |
| 6 | Daniel Vasilica | Romania | 30 | – | – |
| 7 | Damian Kryszpin | Poland | 35 | – | – |
| 8 | Vincent Alliot | France | 40 | – | – |
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Men’s Physique
In a showcase of peak performance, Men’s Physique contenders delivered their best on Saturday. A standout during prejudging was Miroslav Juricek, emerging as a frontrunner to closely monitor. His overall completeness and distinct back definition garnered attention and set him apart during the comparisons. Miroslav brought significant momentum to this event, having recently secured the title at the 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro.
Challenging Juricek’s dominance was Ondrej Kmostak, showcasing what appeared to be his most finely tuned physique to date. Marked by capped shoulders and a pronounced X-frame, Kmostak presented Juricek with a formidable challenge, particularly towards the end of the finals. Ondrej, who previously finished seventh at the 2019 Romania Muscle Fest Pro, demonstrated significant progress. Following a closely contested battle, Miroslav Juricek claimed the first-place spot, with Ondrej Kmostak and Furkan Er securing second and third place, respectively.
| PLACE | NAME | COUNTRY | JUDGING | FINALS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miroslav Juricek | Czech Republic | 5 | – | – |
| 2 | Ondrej Kmostak | Czech Republic | 10 | – | – |
| 3 | Furkan Er | Turkey | 15 | – | – |
| 4 | Adeyemi Awoyani | United Kingdom | 20 | – | – |
| 5 | Andrea Amato | Italy | 25 | – | – |
| 6 | Dawid Wachelka | Poland | 30 | – | – |
| 7 | Dylan Crane | France | 35 | – | – |
| 8 | Jeffrey Darko | United Kingdom | 40 | – | – |
| 9 | Viachaslau Tarasevich | Belarus | 45 | – | – |
| 10 | Mohammad Almutawah | Kuwait | 50 | – | – |
| 11 | Alessandro Cavagnola | Italy | 55 | – | – |
| 12 | Panek Alexandru | Romania | 60 | – | – |
| 13 | Ramzi Boubaker | Germany | 65 | – | – |
| 14 | Oskar Tchorzewski | Poland | 70 | – | – |
| 15 | Aryan Ali | Germany | 75 | – | – |
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Bikini
During the prejudging phase of the Bikini division, Violeta Palamarchuk quickly asserted her dominance with impressive symmetry and a commanding stage presence. Despite her eighth-place finish in a challenging lineup at the 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro just a week ago, Palamarchuk showcased a tight waist and excellent balance, firmly positioning herself as a contender for the title.
Standing alongside Palamarchuk was Valerya Federenko, a top-tier talent in the Bikini division. With an aesthetic figure and exceptional shape, Federenko has honed herself into a formidable force on the stage. Having been featured at the Romania Muscle Fest Pro, where she secured second place, Federenko left no room for doubt this time around, securing a decisive first-place victory. Violeta Palamarchuk and Alice Marchisio claimed the second and third positions, respectively.
| PLACE | NAME | COUNTRY | JUDGING | FINALS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valerya Fedorenko | Ukraine | 5 | – | – |
| 2 | Violeta Palamarchuk | Ukraine | 10 | – | – |
| 3 | Alice Marchisio | Italy | 15 | – | – |
| 4 | Dorottya Zoe Toth | Hungary | 20 | – | – |
| 5 | Renata Nowak | Poland | 25 | – | – |
| 6 | Sara Punzetti | Italy | 30 | – | – |
| 7 | Lisa Reith | Germany | 35 | – | – |
| 8 | Sara Lujza Rogacsi | Hungary | 40 | – | – |
| 9 | Olivia Pohankova Kovac | Slovakia | 45 | – | – |
| 10 | Petra Voldanova | United Kingdom | 50 | – | – |
| 11 | Andrina Scharli | Switzerland | 55 | – | – |
| 12 | Mara Carro | – | 60 | – | – |
| 13 | Ka’Tai Luca | Hungary | 65 | – | – |
| 14 | Johanna Durr | Germany | 70 | – | – |
| 15 | Irene Iravedra Cunarro | Spain | 45 | – | – |
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Figure
In a gripping competition throughout the EVLS Prague Pro, Maria Luisa Diaz and Tereza Linhartova engaged in a fierce battle for the coveted center stage. Tereza Linhartova, with her impressive shape, muscle volume, and consistent symmetry, solidified her standing as an exceptionally reliable Figure athlete. Fresh from a convincing victory at the 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro, Linhartova set her sights on adding another title to her collection.
Among the contenders, Maria Luisa Diaz emerged as a standout, particularly during the finals where her captivating individual routine captured attention. Having secured the 10th position on the esteemed 2023 Olympia stage, a competition dominated by Cydney Gillon, Diaz proved herself as one to watch. In a closely contested race, Tereza Linhartova clinched another victory, with Maria Luisa Diaz claiming the silver medal and Rejoice Godwin securing the third position on the podium.
| PLACE | NAME | COUNTRY | JUDGING | FINALS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tereza Linhartova | Czech Republic | 5 | – | – |
| 2 | Maria Luisa Diaz | USA | 10 | – | – |
| 3 | Rejoice Godwin | Spain | 15 | – | – |
| 4 | Stefana Sandu | Romania | 20 | – | – |
| 5 | Behnaz Nasrollahi Azar | Germany | 25 | – | – |
| 6 | Zulfya Bitiyeva | Kazakhstan | 32 | – | – |
| 7 | Kamara Graham | United Kingdom | 33 | – | – |
| 8 | Karine Hajjar | Qatar | 42 | – | – |
| 9 | Tamires Silva | Brazil | 43 | – | – |
| 10 | Sonja Ivanov | Germany | 50 | – | – |
| 11 | Anna Kohckar | Ukraine | 55 | – | – |
| 12 | Natalia Sharapova | Russia | 60 | – | – |
| 13 | Gabriela Linhartova | Czech Republic | 65 | – | – |
| 14 | Vanessa Happle | Germany | 72 | – | – |
| 15 | Gabriela Hejna | Czech Republic | 73 | – | – |
| 16 | Alina Yaman | Ukraine | 80 | – | – |
| – | Luciana Alves | Brazil | – | – | – |
| – | Pamela Colombo | Italy | – | – | – |
| – | Veronica Gallego Garcia | Spain | – | – | – |
| – | Paula Ranta | Finland | – | – | – |
| – | Jennifer Reece | Canada | – | – | – |
| – | Josephine Denss | Germany | – | – | – |
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Prejudging Highlights:
As we eagerly await the official results, take a moment to relive the exciting Prejudging highlights from the intense bodybuilding action in Prague.
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That concludes the spectacular showcase of strength and physique in the heart of Prague. Colosseum Strength extends hearty congratulations to all the deserving winners! Stay tuned for the final results and more updates.
