Jim Manion’s 2026 Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival, presented by Newtech, took place on May 16 & 17 and served as a huge preview for the battles that lie ahead at the Olympia finals in Las Vegas. From newly qualified athletes to top contenders clashing as guest posers, M&F takes a look at what went down in the Steel City.
2026 Pittsburgh Pro Results and Highlights
Michal Krizanek wins Olympia spot in the Open Division
Krizanek had been forced into second place by Tonio Burton at the recent New York Pro, but the positions were reverse in Pennsylvania. The Slovakian took the top spot, while Burton made runner-up. “See u in Olympia,” wrote the big man via Instagram, sharing his immediate thoughts. “Now it’s time (to) take a little break, drink beer, eating steaks, and relaaaax.”

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Of course, to win his first Mr. Olympia title, Krizanek will need to get past 2024 Olympia winner Samson Dauda, 2025 Olympia winner Derek Lunsford, and 2025 third-place contender Andrew Jacked in Sin City. All three men hit the stage as guest posers in Pittsburgh, providing an epic preview in terms of each man’s current state of prep.
Krizo last entered the Mr Olympia final in 2023, placing seventh. Three years is a long time in bodybuilding, however, so it will be interesting to see where the judges score him come showtime in Las Vegas.
 

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Open Division

Winner: Michal Krizanek
Second: Tonio Burton
Third: Brandon Curry
Fourth: Sasan Heirati
Fifth: Blessing Awodibu

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Men’s Classic Physique Division

Winner: Niall Darwen
Second: Diego Alejandro Galindo Garavito
Third: Chen Kang
Fourth: Jaehun Park
Fifth: Richard Nagy

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Men’s Physique Division

Winner: Kyron Holden
Second: Ali Bilal
Third: Edvan Ferreira Palmeira
Fourth: Erin Banks
Fifth: Vitor Chaves

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Women’s Physique

Winner: Paula Ranta
Second: Marika Jones
Third: Julia Glazycheva
Fourth: Julia Schrade
Fifth: Sofia Qarr

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Women’s Wellness

Winner: Daniele Mendonca
Second: Giselle Machado
Third: Bruna Seredich
Fourth Hannah Calkins
Fifth: Tatiane Farkas

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Fit Model Division

Winner: Shealynn Burnett
Second: Liz Hunter
Third: Carla Andrea Reyes Vargas
Fourth: Jane Jones
Fifth: Aisha Mian

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Figure Division

Winner: Natalia Soltero
Second: Jeanne Kassel
Third: Vanessa Happle
Fourth: Ashleigh Sherwood
Fifth: Jaslynn Kyander

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Bikini Division

Winner: Lauralie Chapados
Second: Aimee Delgado
Third: Maria Acosta
Fourth: Phoebe Hagan
Fifth: Kate Carroll

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