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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]
Birth nameYaxeni Milagros Oriquen Pérez
NéeOriquen Pérez
Full nameYaxeni Oriquen-Garcia
Born (1966-09-03) September 3, 1966 (age 58)
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. Olympia Heavyweight (HW)
3rd 2003 Ms. Olympia HW
3rd 2004 Ms. Olympia HW
1st 2005 Ms. Olympia Open
3rd 2007 Ms. Olympia Open
3rd 2008 Ms. Olympia Open
2nd 2010 Ms. Olympia Open
2nd 2011 Ms. Olympia Open
3rd 2012 Ms. Olympia Open
IFBB Ms. International
1st 2002 Ms. International Overall & HW
1st 2003 Ms. International Overall & HW
2nd 2004 Ms. International HW
1st 2005 Ms. International Overall & HW
3rd 2006 Ms. International Open
2nd 2007 Ms. International Open
1st 2008 Ms. International Open
3rd 2009 Ms. International Open
2nd 2010 Ms. International Open
2nd 2011 Ms. International Open
1st 2012 Ms. International Open
2nd 2012 Ms. International Open
Jan Tana Classic
2nd 1999 Jan Tana Classic Open
2nd 2001 Jan Tana Classic Overall & HW
IFBB Rising Phoenix World Championships
3rd 2017 Rising Phoenix World Championships Open
Other IFBB contests
3rd 1999 Pro Extravaganza Open
2nd 2001 Pro Extravaganza Overall & HW
1st 2002 Show of Strength Pro Championships Overall & HW
1st 2004 Night of Champions Overall & HW
1st 2004 Show of Strength Pro Championships Overall & HW
1st 2010 Phoenix Pro Open
1st 2016 Lenda Murray Pro Open
2nd 2016 Omaha Pro Open
3rd 2016 Puerto Rico Pro Championships Open

Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia (born Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen Pérez; September 3, 1966) is a Venezuelan-American[12] retired professional bodybuilder.

Early life

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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

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Amateur

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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

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Her 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][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

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Statistics

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Lifts

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Personal life

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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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  1. ^ a b c "'The Yaxeneger' Yaxeni Oriquen". Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Biography". yaxeni.com. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  3. ^ Patel, BHav (April 6, 2018). "15 Female Bodybuilders: How Much Can They Bench Press?". TheSportster. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Yaxeni Oriquen Pro Bodybuilding Profile". Bodybuilding.com. October 11, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "1999 Ms. Olympia". YouTube. August 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  6. ^ "FLASH REPORT". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  7. ^ "FLASH REPORT". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  8. ^ "Ms. Olympia Report By Bill Dobbins". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  9. ^ Auerbach, Gail (September 22, 2014). "RXmuscle.com - The Truth in Bodybuilding". RXmuscle.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d "Yaxeni Oriquen". bodybuildingpro.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  11. ^ a b c d e f Facebook
  12. ^ 2012 Ms. International results IFBBPRO.
  13. ^ "Mitos do Bodybuilding: Yaxeni Oriquen". revistasuplementacao.
  14. ^ "IFBB Pro Women's Bodybuilding Ranking List". getbig.com. September 1, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  15. ^ "Yaxeni Oriquen". bodybuildbid.com. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  16. ^ "Yaxeni Oriquen". MuscleMemory (Article.). MuscleMemory. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  17. ^ "1999 Ms. Olympia". YouTube. August 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  18. ^ "FLASH REPORT". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  19. ^ "FLASH REPORT". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  20. ^ "Ms. Olympia Report By Bill Dobbins". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  21. ^ Auerbach, Gail (September 22, 2014). "RXmuscle.com - The Truth in Bodybuilding". RXmuscle.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  22. ^ Patel, BHav (April 6, 2018). "15 Female Bodybuilders: How Much Can They Bench Press?". TheSportster. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
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Ms. Olympia
Preceded by:
Iris Kyle
First (2005) Succeeded by:
Iris Kyle
Ms. International
Preceded by:
Vickie Gates
First (2002) Succeeded by:
Herself
Preceded by:
Herself
Second (2003) Succeeded by:
Iris Kyle
Preceded by:
Iris Kyle
Third (2005) Succeeded by:
Iris Kyle
Preceded by:
Iris Kyle
Fourth (2008) Succeeded by:
Iris Kyle
Preceded by:
Iris Kyle
Fifth (2012) Succeeded by:
Iris Kyle