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2023 Republic Of Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Texas hosted three pro divisions at this show.
Written by Roger LockridgeLast updated on July 13th, 2023
The 2023 Republic of Texas Pro show in Austin, TX, was one of four IFBB Pro League shows held on the weekend of July 7-9, 2023. This contest featured Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness division events, with all the winners qualifying for the 2023 Olympia Weekend on Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL. The winners of the three contests were Jason Huynh (Men’s Physique), Lexus Redmond (Bikini), and Frida Paulsen Stern (Wellness).
2023 Republic of Texas Pro Results
The top finishers for all three divisions are listed below:
Men’s Physique
Jason Huynh (USA)
Jeremy Potvin (USA)
Jahvair Mullings (USA)
Ramses Rams (Spain)
Steven Cao (USA)
Mehdi Kabbadj (USA)
Rhyan Clark (USA)
Alex Newell (USA)
Mario Stewart (USA)
Karim Hawash (Unknown)
Da’Marchitzy T. White (USA)
Mofeed Titilope (USA)
Andrew J. David (USA)
Ricci Maynard (USA)
Darriel Dorsey (USA)
Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (born 1985), better known as Andrew Jacked is a Nigerian IFBB professional bodybuilder, trainer and fitness influencer, residing in Dubai, UAE. His last victory was at the 2023 Texas Pro in Arlington, Texas. Obiekea first rose to prominence training with powerlifter, Larry Williams, before becoming one of the most notable bodybuilders of the 2020s, with a large yet classic physique that recalls the ‘Golden Age’ of bodybuilding over the mass physiques of the modern era.
Andrew Jacked
Born
1984
Kaduna, Nigeria.
Occupation
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder/ Fitness influencer
Height
187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
The Nigerian bodybuilder won another IFBB Elite Pro League show just one week later. He switched to the IFBB Pro League and participated in the 2022 Arnold Classic Amateur. Another clear win at the show earned him the IFBB Pro card.
At this time, Obiekea’s physique won him great acclaim among the bodybuilding community. Former competitors such as, Jay Cutler, Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev predicted a bright future for Obiekea as his profile rose. The ensuing press brought Andrew Jacked into the spotlight not only for the hardcore bodybuilding community but more general and mainstream fitness enthusiasts.
On August 14, 2022, Andrew Jacked competed in and won the Texas Pro bodybuilding competition, qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest and placing him among the top open division bodybuilders in the IFBB. Having seemingly come from nowhere, he earned comparisons to the feats of Big Ramy nearly a decade earlier, though many critics doubted he could achieve the same level of success so early in his career.
It was unprecedented for a competitor with so little professional competitive experience, to earn such a degree of expectation and excitement leading into a bodybuilding show. Despite the pressure, Andrew Jacked performed well in his Olympia debut, growing from 260 lbs at his Arnold Classic debut to 290 lbs at the 2022 Mr Olympia, while presenting an impressive physique. He placed eighth in the Men’s Open division, ahead of top contender, William Bonac as well as fellow debutantes Michael Krizanek and Blessing Awodibu.
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