Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia

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Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia (born Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen Pérez; September 3, 1966) is a Venezuelan-American[12] retired professional bodybuilder. She has placed in the top three at the Ms. Olympia nine times from 2001 to 2012, winning the 2005 Ms. Olympia.

NicknameThe Yaxeneger[1]
NéeOriquen Pérez
FullnameYaxeni Oriquen-Garcia
BornYaxeni Milagros Oriquen Pérez
(1966-09-03) September 3, 1966 (age 59)
Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela[2]
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Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia
  Professional bodybuilder
Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia on September 26, 2008, during the 2008 Ms. Olympia finals award ceremony.
Personal info
NicknameThe Yaxeneger[1]
NéeOriquen Pérez
Full nameYaxeni Oriquen-Garcia
BornYaxeni Milagros Oriquen Pérez
(1966-09-03) September 3, 1966 (age 59)
Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela[2]
Best statistics
Bench press375 lb (170 kg)[3]
Biceps17 + inches (43 + cm)[4]
Calves17 inches (43 cm)[4]
Chest46 inches (120 cm)[4]
Contest weight160–180 lb (73–82 kg)[5][6][7][8][4][9]
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[10]
Off-season weight180–185 lb (82–84 kg)[10][1]
Quads27 + inches (69 + cm)[4]
Professional (Pro) career
Pro-debut
Best wins
PredecessorIris Kyle
SuccessorIris Kyle
Pro years1994–2020
Medal record
Ms. Olympia
3rd 2001 Ms. OlympiaHeavyweight (HW)
3rd 2003 Ms. OlympiaHW
3rd 2004 Ms. OlympiaHW
1st 2005 Ms. OlympiaOpen
3rd 2007 Ms. OlympiaOpen
3rd 2008 Ms. OlympiaOpen
2nd 2010 Ms. OlympiaOpen
2nd 2011 Ms. OlympiaOpen
3rd 2012 Ms. OlympiaOpen
IFBB Ms. International
1st 2002 Ms. InternationalOverall & HW
1st 2003 Ms. InternationalOverall & HW
2nd 2004 Ms. InternationalHW
1st 2005 Ms. InternationalOverall & HW
3rd 2006 Ms. InternationalOpen
2nd 2007 Ms. InternationalOpen
1st 2008 Ms. InternationalOpen
3rd 2009 Ms. InternationalOpen
2nd 2010 Ms. InternationalOpen
2nd 2011 Ms. InternationalOpen
1st 2012 Ms. InternationalOpen
2nd 2013 Ms. InternationalOpen
Jan Tana Classic
2nd 1999 Jan Tana ClassicOpen
2nd 2001 Jan Tana ClassicOverall & HW
IFBB Rising Phoenix World Championships
3rd 2017 Rising Phoenix World ChampionshipsOpen
Other IFBB contests
3rd 1999 Pro ExtravaganzaOpen
2nd 2001 Pro ExtravaganzaOverall & HW
1st 2002 Show of Strength Pro ChampionshipsOverall & HW
1st 2004 Night of ChampionsOverall & HW
1st 2004 Show of Strength Pro ChampionshipsOverall & HW
1st 2010 Phoenix ProOpen
1st 2016 Lenda Murray ProOpen
2nd 2016 Omaha ProOpen
3rd 2016 Puerto Rico Pro ChampionshipsOpen
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Early life

Yaxeni 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

Amateur

In 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

Her most noteworthy achievement as a professional was 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][11][13] In 2011, she ranked as the second-best female bodybuilder in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro Women's Bodybuilding Ranking List.[14][15]

Competition history

Statistics

Lifts

Personal life

In 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

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