🔥 CHICAGO IS READY FOR A WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE SHOWDOWN.
Check our dedicated page for the 2026 Chicago Pro Show, where you will find the results, athletes details, show info, and much more
This Friday, July 17 2026, seventeen IFBB Pro League athletes from seven nations take the stage in Rosemont, Illinois and this lineup runs much deeper than two obvious favourites.
Paula Ranta returns as defending champion and the woman to beat. After winning the 2026 New York Pro and Pittsburgh Pro, the Finnish powerhouse arrives Olympia-qualified with elite legs, hard conditioning and increasingly polished presentation.
Brooke Walker may be her biggest threat. The 2025 Tupelo Pro champion and former Olympia top-four finisher brings proven shape, balance and big-stage experience. At her best, this becomes a genuine two-woman battle.
cannot be overlooked. The experienced pro has competed in both Women’s Physique and Figure and opened her 2026 campaign with fourth place at the Omaha Pro. She will also contest the Masters 40+ division in Chicago.
Donna Jones keeps proving that muscle maturity has no expiry date. The ageless Masters Olympian placed fourth in the 2025 Chicago Pro Open and eighth at the Masters Olympia in Tokyo. She returns for both the Open and Masters 40+ contests.
South Africa’s Melissa Zaeimdar brings one of the show’s biggest unknown factors. After winning the Women’s Physique overall and earning her pro card at the 2024 African Pro Qualifier, “Miss Quadzilla” now makes her long-awaited professional debut.
Jada Beverly arrives after placing sixth at the Mr. Big Evolution Pro in Portugal. Her conditioning is already stage-tested; now she has the opportunity to sharpen the details and climb.
Jennifer Dees is another dangerous wildcard. She earned professional status in both Women’s Physique and Figure at the 2024 NPC Universe before taking an extended offseason to build a denser package.
Chiharu Nakajima also makes her pro debut after earning professional status at the 2025 Amateur Olympia Japan. Prepared under the guidance of Japanese bodybuilding legend Hidetada Yamagishi, she adds another fascinating international storyline.
Seventeen athletes. Seven nations. One prestigious Chicago Pro title.
Who takes it this Friday?
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