Cydney Gillon wins his eighth title and retires from the sport! Figure Olympia 2024 - results and report

Cydney Gillon made bodybuilding history with her eighth consecutive victory at the prestigious Figure Olympia 2024 competition held on October 11 in Las Vegas. However, this achievement was not just another title, but also a symbolic culmination of her phenomenal career. Gillon decided to announce her retirement from professional bodybuilding. Her dominance in the Figure category will remain unforgettable and she will forever be considered one of the best female athletes.

A historic triumph

Gillon, who has fearlessly reigned over the Figure Olympia competitions since 2017, once again showed her flawless form. With her signature X-line and worked quadriceps, she dominated the stage and reaffirmed why she is considered unbeatable in this category. Her presentation was perfectly timed and her experience from previous years was clearly evident.

Although she was up against strong competition, including Jessica Reyes Padilla and Lola Montez, Gillon showed that she is still the queen of this category. Reyes Padilla finished second and Montez took home the bronze.

Results and prizes

1. Cydney Gillon - $50,000
2. Jessica Reyes Padilla - $20,000
3. Lola Montez - $12,000
4. Natalia Soltero - $7,000
5. Rhea Gayle - $6,000

These five earned automatic qualification for the Figure Olympia 2025 competition, but without Gillon, who announced her departure right on stage in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

Gillon's career: the end of an era

Cydney Gillon made history as one of the few female athletes to win eight titles in a row. Her dominance over the Figure category lasted for eight long years, during which time she was never surpassed. She said an emotional goodbye on stage, and her decision to leave the world of competitive bodybuilding left not only her fans, but also her fellow competitors in a quandary

Despite her departure from the active scene, it is clear that Gillon has left an indelible mark that will serve as a role model and inspiration for future generations of female competitors in this discipline.

The future of the Figure category

With the passing of Cydney Gillon, the throne of the Figure category remains vacant. Female competitors such as Jessica Reyes Padilla and Lola Montez are expected to become major contenders for the Figure Olympia 2025. Jessica Reyes Padilla's performance in this year's event shows that she has the potential to become the new dominant figure in this category. Natalia Soltero and Rhea Gayle, who finished fourth and fifth, also have a promising future ahead of them

Source:FitnessVolt