2025 NPC Teen, Collegiate & Masters Nationals Final Results

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Event Date: July 17, 2025 Location: [IFBB/NPC Sanctioned Event] Categories Covered: Teen, Masters 35+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+ Format: Final placings and total score (lower = better)

Teen Divisions​

• Teen Lightweight: Kyle Zimmerman (#7)
• Teen Light Heavyweight: Farid Muhammad-Aceto (#1) Kyle Collins (#3)

Masters 70+​

• Marc Demers IFBB PRO (#11)
• Richard Woessner (#256)

🎖 Masters 60+​

• Lightweight: James Hobby (#259)
• Middleweight: Greg Brown (#264) Richard Shepherd (#812)
• Light Heavyweight: John Hansen IFBB PRO (#271)
• Heavyweight: David Almirie IFBB PRO (#274)

Masters 50+​

• Bantamweight: Joe Demarco (#258)
• Lightweight: Julio Franco (#266)
• Welterweight: Junie Vicente (#43)
• Middleweight: Jay Slater IFBB PRO (#65)
• Light Heavyweight: Charles Owens IFBB PRO (#297)
• Heavyweight: John Fricchione IFBB PRO (#304)
• Super Heavyweight: Gabe Polanik (#316)

Masters 40+​

• Bantamweight: Jeff Shoemaker (#318)
• Welterweight: Grant Hetherman IFBB PRO (#323)
• Middleweight: Michael Gracey (#322)
• Light Heavyweight: Bradley Campbell IFBB PRO (#328)
• Heavyweight: Jermaine Bell IFBB PRO (#811)
• Super Heavyweight: Christopher Williams IFBB PRO (#350)

Masters 35+​

• Lightweight: Luis Moreno (#352)
• Welterweight: Grant Hetherman IFBB PRO (#323)
• Middleweight: Michael Gracey (#322)
• Light Heavyweight: Edward Lacy-Thomas IFBB PRO (#336)
• Heavyweight: Brad Talamo IFBB PRO (#364)
• Super Heavyweight: John Rivas IFBB PRO (#369)

Standouts & Notes:

• Multiple Category Wins: Grant Hetherman & Michael Gracey dominated both 35+ and 40+ classes.
• Legendary Appearances: John Hansen and John Fricchione returned to the stage and secured class victories.
• Super Heavyweight Surprise: John Rivas takes 1st over stacked lineup.

Forum Discussion Starter: Who impressed you most at the 2025 NPC Nationals? Any shock placings? How do you feel about the IFBB Pros still competing in age-graded classes?

Let us know below

Stay tuned for photo galleries, routine videos, and backstage coverage.

 

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NPC Masters Nationals – Women’s Divisions (Pages 11–12 Recap)​

More IFBB PRO Cards Awarded – Final Roundup​

Women’s Figure – 40+ & 35+ Classes​

Several elite athletes closed out the show with big wins and newly earned IFBB Pro status:

• Chrystal Ranells – Added a win in 40+ E to her previous victories. A dominant force across multiple age groups.
• Amy Phippen – Earned her IFBB Pro card in both 40+ F and 35+ E — unmatched precision and shape!
• Christina Merry – Secured her Pro card in 35+ B after already winning 40+ A earlier in the show! Double champ.
• Teresa Moore – Continued her winning streak by locking in 35+ C after already claiming 40+ C. Consistency at its best.
• Kelli Hudson – Earned top honors in the stacked 35+ D class.
• Alexandra Bunting – Capped off the show with a clear win in 35+ F, earning her pro card with a perfect score of 5.

Top Final Placings – Classes & Scores​

Women's Figure – 40+ Classes​

• 40+ E: Chrystal Ranells (6), Kelly Jo Reimers (9), Katrina Kannberg (17)
• 40+ F: Amy Phippen (6), Kenesee Mcnamer (11), Kristy Garcia (12)

Women's Figure – 35+ Classes​

• 35+ B: Christina Merry (7), Mary Ann Vindas (8), Omayra Rodriguez (17)
• 35+ C: Teresa Moore (5), Shenee Gros (10), Chi Wang (16)
• 35+ D: Kelli Hudson (5), Beth Stearns (10), Shavon Square (15)
• 35+ E: Amy Phippen (5), Chrystal Ranells (11), Kristy Garcia (14)
• 35+ F: Alexandra Bunting (5), Monica Emerson (10), Elizabeth Guthrie (15)

Final Thoughts​

Across 12 pages of results, this year's Masters Nationals delivered one of the deepest and most competitive lineups in recent memory. Over a dozen new IFBB Pros were crowned in Women’s Figure alone. Names like Chrystal Ranells, Amy Phippen, Christina Merry, Teresa Moore, and Holly Jordan stood out as dominant multi-class winners.

Whether it was 60+ veterans or 35+ newcomers, these women proved that age is no barrier to elite muscle, symmetry, and stage presence.

Drop your congrats below for the newest IFBB Pros of 2025! Who impressed you most at this year’s show? Let’s talk!

 

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