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“A luxurious French seaside spa created the perfect sport environment
for the 2017 Women’s Worlds.” ”

“Russia swept away almost all Bikini Fitness titles (7 out of 8).”
“No changes in the top 4 best teams: Russia, Ukraine,
Slovakia and Poland once again.”

THANKS to the French Federation France, was the
officials and their leader, Mr. Mario venue of the
Valero, the top IFBB international Championships
event visited France once again, attended by national
but first time in its western part, on teams from 53 countries.
the Atlantic Ocean coast. The city Russia entered one of the best
of Biarritz, famous of its Hôtel du teams in the women’s sport
Palais and Casino de Biarritz history, winning 21 medals
became the world capital of fitness (including 12 gold). Ukraine tried to
at the beginning of December 2017. challenge them, having 10 medals
And this magnificent Art Deco (3 gold), then Slovakia with 4
casino building, opened in 1901 and medals (2 gold). The remaining gold
considered one of the most medals went to Kosovo, Brazil and
beautiful buildings in South-West Malta.

pIFBB President, Dr. Rafael Santonja, honored the pMongolian athlete, Enkhbat Batmunkh, could not pNatalia Lugovskikh was the great star of these World
French Federation President and contest promo- arrive in time to participate in the Men´s Fitness Championships, winning the Bikini overall title as well as
ter, Mr. Mario Valero, with the IFBB Distinguished competition due to the problems with his flight. the first edition of the IFBB World Elite Ranking. President
Services Award, as well as other French Federation French Federation President, Mr. Mario Valero, Santonja and other IFBB Executives congratulated her
prominent members like its Vice-President, Mr. Jean handed him a special consolation trophy. these outstanding achievements.
Marie Mignon (far right).

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