Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia (born Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen Pérez; September 3, 1966) is a Venezuelan-American[6] retired professional bodybuilder.
| Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia | |
|---|---|
| Bodybuilder | |
| Personal info | |
| Nickname | The Yaxeneger[1] |
| Born | September 3, 1966 Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela[2] |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[3] |
| Weight | (In Season): 160–175 lb (73–79 kg)[1][3][4] (Off-Season): 180–185 lb (82–84 kg)[1][3] |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut | |
| Best win |
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| Predecessor | Iris Kyle[5] |
| Successor | Iris Kyle[5] |
| Active | Retired 2020[5] |
Early life
editYaxeni Milagros Oriquen Pérez was born on September 3, 1966, in Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela, the youngest of nine children (four brothers and four sisters). She began a career in theater and modeling at an early age and studied theater while in Venezuela.[2]
Bodybuilding career
editAmateur
editIn 1989, she began dedicating herself to the sport of bodybuilding. She won four amateur contests in 1993, earning her professional card after winning Ibero (Central) American Championships. She then moved to the United States.[2]
Professional
editHer most noteworthy achievement as a professional has been winning the Ms. Olympia title in 2005. She is the most successful female Venezuelan bodybuilder to date, the only one to win the Ms. Olympia title. She is the winner of five Ms. International titles, in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, and 2012.[2][5][7] In 2011, she ranked as the second-best female bodybuilder in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro Women's Bodybuilding Ranking List.[8][9]
Competition history
edit- 1993 Venezuelan Nationals - 1st
- 1993 Ibero American - 1st
- 1993 Southern American - 1st
- 1993 Central American Championships - 1st
- 1994 Jan Tana Classic - 10th
- 1994 IFBB Grand Prix Prague - 6th
- 1995 Jan Tana Classic - 9th
- 1995 IFBB Grand Prix Prague - 5th
- 1996 Jan Tana Classic - 12th
- 1996 IFBB Grand Prix Prague - 6th
- 1996 IFBB Grand Prix Slovakia - 6th
- 1997 Jan Tana Classic - 6th
- 1998 IFBB Ms. International - 11th
- 1998 Jan Tana Classic - 4th
- 1998 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 10th
- 1999 IFBB Ms. International - 18th
- 1999 Jan Tana Classic - 2nd
- 1999 Women's Pro Extravaganza - 3rd
- 1999 Pro World Championship - 6th
- 1999 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 10th
- 2000 IFBB Ms. International - 6th (HW)
- 2000 Jan Tana Classic - 5th (HW)
- 2000 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 4th (HW)
- 2001 IFBB Ms. International - 4th (HW)
- 2001 Jan Tana Classic - 2nd (HW)
- 2001 Women's Pro Extravaganza - 2nd (HW)
- 2001 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 3rd (HW)
- 2002 IFBB Ms. International- 1st (HW and overall)
- 2002 GNC Show of Strength - 1st (HW and overall)
- 2002 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 4th (HW)
- 2003 IFBB Ms. International - 1st (HW and overall)
- 2003 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 3rd (HW)
- 2004 IFBB Ms. International - 2nd (HW)
- 2004 GNC Show of Strength - 1st (HW and overall)
- 2004 IFBB Night of Champions - 1st (HW)
- 2004 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 3rd (HW)
- 2005 IFBB Ms. International - 1st (HW and overall)
- 2005 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 1st
- 2006 IFBB Ms. International - 3rd
- 2006 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 7th
- 2007 IFBB Ms. International - 2nd
- 2007 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 3rd
- 2008 IFBB Ms. International - 1st
- 2008 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 3rd
- 2009 IFBB Ms. International - 3rd
- 2009 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 5th
- 2010 Phoenix Pro - 2nd
- 2010 IFBB Ms. International - 2nd
- 2010 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 2nd
- 2011 IFBB Ms. International - 2nd
- 2011 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 2nd
- 2012 IFBB Ms. International - 1st
- 2012 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 3rd
- 2013 IFBB Ms. International - 2nd
- 2013 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 4th
- 2014 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 5th
- 2015 IFBB Pro League WOS Rising Phoenix Pro Women's Bodybuilding - 4th
- 2016 IFBB Puerto Rico Pro - 3rd
- 2016 IFBB Omaha Pro - 2nd
- 2016 IFBB Lenda Murray Pro AM - 1st
- 2016 IFBB Pro League WOS Rising Phoenix Pro Women's Bodybuilding – 5th
- 2017 IFBB Pro League WOS Rising Phoenix Pro Women's Bodybuilding – 3rd
- 2020 IFBB WOS Ms. Olympia - 13th [5][10]
Statistics
edit- Height - 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)[3][11]
- On season weight - 160–180 lb (73–82 kg)[12][13][14][15][11][16]
- Off season weight - 180–185 lb (82–84 kg)[3][1]
- Biceps - 17 + inches (43 + cm)[11]
- Calves - 17 inches (43 cm)[11]
- Chest - 46 inches (120 cm)[11]
- Quads - 27 + inches (69 + cm)[11]
Lifts
edit- Bench press - 375 lb (170 kg)[17]
Personal life
editIn 1990, Oriquen had her only son, Luis Alcala, and currently resides in Miami, Florida, where she is the owner of Rypt Gym in Miami and work there as a personal trainer and fitness nutrition. She is an evangelical Christian.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "'The Yaxeneger' Yaxeni Oriquen". Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Biography". yaxeni.com. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Yaxeni Oriquen". bodybuildingpro.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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- ^ "IFBB Pro Women's Bodybuilding Ranking List". getbig.com. September 1, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
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- ^ "Yaxeni Oriquen". MuscleMemory (Article.). MuscleMemory. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Yaxeni Oriquen Pro Bodybuilding Profile". Bodybuilding.com. October 11, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "1999 Ms. Olympia". YouTube. August 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "FLASH REPORT". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
- ^ "FLASH REPORT". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- ^ "Ms. Olympia Report By Bill Dobbins". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- ^ Auerbach, Gail (September 22, 2014). "RXmuscle.com - The Truth in Bodybuilding". RXmuscle.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ Patel, BHav (April 6, 2018). "15 Female Bodybuilders: How Much Can They Bench Press?". TheSportster. Retrieved May 29, 2023.