Davana Medina.

Davana Medina is a professional figure competitor from the United States. To Medina is the most successful figure competitor in the short history of the sport, winning the first three Figure Olympia titles to date. Fitness and figure competition is a class of physique events for women bearing a close resemblance to female bodybuilding, but with significantly less emphasis on muscle size. ...

Biography

Davana was born on January 28, 1974 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She entered and won her first figure competition, the NPC Bev Francis Atlantic States, one week after getting married. January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Ciudad de los Leones , La Perla del Sur Gentilic: Ponceños Location Location of Ponce, Puerto Rico within Puerto Rico Government Founded 1692 Mayor Francisco Zayas Seijo Political party PPD Senatorial district 5 - Ponce Representative district 24,25 Geographical characteristics Area Total 501. ... The National Physique Committee (NPC) is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States. ...

With the support of her husband and friends Davana decided to dedicate eight weeks to her first show. She geared her training and dieting to a consistent program to get in the best shape of her life for the show. After winning her first show Davana decided to turn professional. Sadly her marriage did not last.

Davana turned professional after winning the first NPC Figure Nationals in 2001. However, there were no professional figure contests until 2003, so she was forced to take a year off from competition. She has been the most successful woman in figure competition, winning the first three Figure Olympias to date. Davana competes at 5'7" and 130 pounds, and currently lives in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. This article is about the year 2001. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Figure Olympia is an annual womens figure competition run by the International Federation of BodyBuilders. ... Pequannock Township is a township located in Morris County, New Jersey. ...

Davana says that her biggest inspiration has been her mother, who is very dedicated to everything that she does and taught her to do the same in her life. When the going gets tough, Davana usually relies on her mom to help her get through.

Recently Davana has remarried and was set to compete in the 2006 Ms. Figure Olympia, but due to health problems she was unable to defend her title. This was meant to be her last competition as Medina had stated her desire to retire from competition to start a family with her husband. Her sponsors released a statement through her website saying:

"Davana did not compete at the 2006 IFBB Figure Olympia to defend her title for a 4th consecutive time as a medical issue came up on Monday, September 25th and she was not able to compete. This was supposed to be her last show but she is undecided whether or not she will get back on stage to compete."*

Vital Stats

• Full Name: Davana Medina
• Birthday: January 28
• Place of Birth: Ponce, Puerto Rico
• Current state of Residence: Pompton Plains, New Jersey
• Occupation: Figure competitor, personal trainer, and fitness model, former dental hygenist.
• Height: 5'7"
• Weight (In Season): 128-130 lbs. (Off-Season):138-142 lbs.
• Eye Color: Hazel
• Hair Color: Brown

Bodybuilding philosophy

Medina's training consists of simple compound movements with mostly free weights (she rarely uses cable exercises); she also rarely uses machines. She typically trains 6 days a week in the off-season (usually two body parts per day off-season, and only one body part per day on-season).

Contest history

• 2001 NPC Bev Francis Atlantic States Figure Championships - 1st
• 2001 First Annual NPC National Figure Championships - 1st
• 2003 IFBB Figure International - 3rd
• 2003 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure - 2nd
• 2003 IFBB Night of Champions Figure - 1st
• 2003 IFBB New York Pro Figure - 1st
• 2003 IFBB Figure Olympia - 1st
• 2004 IFBB New York Pro Figure - 1st
• 2004 IFBB Figure Olympia - 1st
• 2005 IFBB New York Pro Figure - 1st
• 2005 IFBB Charlotte Pro Figure - 1st
• 2005 IFBB Figure Olympia - 1st

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See also

• List of female fitness & figure competitors

Noted female fitness & figure competitors include: Mandy Blank Monica Brant Elaine Goodlad Gea Johnson Debbie Kruck Timea Majorova Laura Mak Mindi OBrien DJ Wallis See also: Category:Female bodybuilders Categories: Female bodybuilders | Lists of sportspersons ...

External link

• Official web site