Daniel Hetzel wins INBA PNBA Pro/Am America’s Natural Illinois State!
The 2022 International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Pro/Am America’s Natural Illinois State was held on May 14, 2022, in Chicago, IL.
The PNBA America’s Natural & INBA Illinois State had some great standouts at the competition. PNBA Daniel Hetzel brought great conditioning to the pro stage and was victorious in the PNBA Pro Open Bodybuilding. PNBA Athletes are qualified for the 2022 Natural Olympia in Las Vegas Nov. 10th-12th at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas.
New talented physiques in the amateur categories brought their best that day, including Evan McCrary (Men’s Bodybuilding), Jan-Michael Bailey (Classic Physique), and Jonathon Kind (Men’s Physique)–these amateurs seized first place in their respective open categories. Jonathon Kind earned two PNBA Pro qualifications in Classic Physique and Men’s Physique. He also won first place in novice and open physique.
There was phenomenal posing in Classic Physique, with artistic poses and smooth transitions. And posing is essential, but many overlook that aspect of competing, which can affect placement amongst other athletes in the division.
Evan McCrary brought the muscle to the amateur open bodybuilding category. Perla Bueno won first place in Wellness and took home her PNBA pro qualification! Lisa Forst looked phenomenal and took home big wins.
PNBA Professional Special Guests Appearance
It’s always great to have the INBA PNBA competitor’s support while not competing. Below are the athletes who attended but didn’t compete at the INBA PNBA Pro/Am America’s Natural Illinois State show.
- Kayla Rowling – 2X PNBA Natural Olympia Bikini Divas Champion
- Meshack Ochieng – 2020 PNBA Natural Olympia Bodybuilding Champion
- Danairo Moore – PNBA Men’s Physique Champion
The results from the show have been announced. Below is the full breakdown of the 2022 INBA PNBA Pro/Am America’s Natural Illinois State.
2022 Pro/Am America’s Natural Illinois State: All Division Winners
- Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – Open: Daniel Hetzel
- Pro Classic Physique – Open: Mark Payne
- Pro Classic Physique – Masters (40+): Mark Payne
- Men’s Bodybuilding – Open: Evan McCrary
- Men’s Physique – Open: Jonathon Kind
- Men’s Physique – Novice: Jonathon Kind
- Men’s Physique – Jr Masters (35-39): Luis Contreras
- Men’s Classic Physique – Open: Jan-Michael Bailey
- Men’s Classic Physique – Masters (40-49): Kevin Mekaru
- Pro Women’s Figure – Masters (40+): Lisa Forst
- Pro Women’s Figure – Open: Lisa Forst
- Women’s Figure – Open: Olivia Ybarra
- Women’s Wellness: Perla Bueno
- Women’s Physique: Olivia Ybarra
- Women’s Bikini Divas – Jr Masters (35-39): Ariel Hammond
- Women’s Bikini Divas – Masters (40-49): Sandra Carpenter
- Women’s Bikini Divas – Novice: Merjen Ten
- Women’s Bikini Divas – Open: Merjen Ten
Special Awards
- Battle Sword: Evan McCrary, Jan-Michael Bailey, Jonathon Kind, Daniel Hetzel, Mark Payne, Lisa Forst, Olivia Ybarra, Perla Bueno, Merjen Ten
- Best Poser Award: Jonathon Kind
- Most Muscular Award: Mark Payne
- Best Presentation Award: Perla Bueno, Merjen Ten
Division Breakdown
Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – Open
- First Place – Daniel Hetzel
Pro Classic Physique – Open
- First Place – Daniel Hetzel
- Second Place – Mark Payne
Pro Classic Physique – Masters (40+)
- First Place – Mark Payne (Battle Sword/PNBA Medal/Most Muscular Award)
Men’s Bodybuilding – Open
- First Place – Evan McCrary (Battle Sword/Pro Qualified)
- Second Place – James McNeal
Men’s Physique – Open
- First Place – Jonathon Kind (Battle Sword/Pro Qualified)
- Second Place – Jaime Cardenas
- Third Place – Jonathan Ortega
Men’s Physique – Novice
- First Place – Jonathon Kind
- Second Place – Jonathan Ortega
- Third Place – Battur Batbaatar
Men’s Physique – Jr Masters (35-39)
- First Place – Luis Contreras
Men’s Classic Physique – Open
- First Place – Jan-Michael Bailey (Battle Sword/Pro Qualified)
- Second Place – Jonathon Kind (Pro Qualified/Best Poser Award)
- Third Place – Quentin Burkhead
- Fourth Place – Rolando Jara
- Fifth Place – Joel Kerns
- Sixth Place – Kevin Mekaru
Men’s Classic Physique – Masters (40-49)
- First Place – Kevin Mekaru
Pro Women’s Figure – Masters (40+)
- First Place – Lisa Forst (Battle Sword/PNBA Medal/6Pack Bag)
- Second Place – Ingrid Isaacs
Pro Women’s Figure – Open
- First Place – Lisa Forst (Battle Sword/PNBA Medal)
Women’s Figure – Open
- First Place – Olivia Ybarra (Battle Sword/Pro Qualified)
- Second Place – O. Roxanne McDowell
Women’s Wellness
- First Place – Perla Bueno (Battle Sword/Pro Qualified/Best Presentation Award)
- Second Place – Alondra Cardenas
- Third Place – Paola Bunay
Women’s Physique – Open
- First Place – Olivia Ybarra
Women’s Bikini Divas – Jr Masters (35-39)
- First Place – Ariel Hammond
Women’s Bikini Divas – Masters (40-49)
- First Place – Sandra Carpenter
Women’s Bikini Divas – Novice
- First Place – Merjen Ten
- Second Place – Sandra Carpenter
- Third Place – Nancy Urizar Khristova
- Fourth Place – Ariel Hammond
Women’s Bikini Divas – Open
- First Place – Merjen Ten (Battle Sword/Pro Qualified/Best Presentation Award)
- Second Place – Sandra Carpenter
- Third Place – Nancy Urizar Khristova
- Fourth Place – Ariel Hammond
Last Chance to Qualify for Natural Olympia
The PNBA INBA will be in Chicago, IL July 23rd for the Pro/Am North America presented by Effort Fitness and always supporting 6PackBag. This show is your last chance to qualify for the Pinnacle of Natural Sports, The Natural Olympia in the Midwest.
Get registered and Qualify for the 2022 Natural Olympia November 10th-13th! Full competition schedule here.
The INBA PNBA would like to thank 6PackBag for all your support with your epic meal bags! You can see a preview of the 6PackBag’s on INBA PNBA’s Instagram page below.
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Generation Iron congratulates all the outstanding contenders who earned a win and awards at the 2022 INBA PNBA Pro Am America’s Natural Illinois State!
