1999 Ronnie Coleman Classic (Open Women)
By Jabber



Open Women:

No, I didn't say open-minded women, I have no idea. :-)  These are simply
women who've won in a novice competition so they simply face a bit stiffer
competition. 

In the lightweight, a non-top 3 placer was Velma Erves, who I'd already
talked about in the Masters women section.  Interestingly I would've never
guessed she was only a lightweight considering how thick she was.  In 3rd
was an extremely cute fresh young face in blonde 22 year old Sara Kristine
Fulp, from nearby Arlington.  Very pleasant looking both on stage and in the
audience (she seemed to enjoy herself and not be keyed-up but relaxed), we
should hear more from her if only she brings up her legs, which were WAY
behind her decently massive upperbody.  In 2nd place was a familiar face
(well to me anyway :-) ), 25 year old La'Toya Haggerty, from next door to
where I used to live, Addison, TX.  She is a young looking black girl who
has no implants, a small tattoo on her chest, and works at a nearby Dallas
establishment..  Her claim to fame?  Glistening abs from every angle.
Unfortunately her legs also lagged noticeably and were on the skinny side
for a bodybuilder at any level.  In 1st place was an impressive and very
classy 29 year old Maana Dent, from nearby Irving, TX. She's a young black
woman who had the best stage presence of the night (better than Karina
Nascimento who I was so impressed with), although a bit slight, excellent
gentle symmetry, and part by part, actually good bodyparts all over
including her abs and legs (legs being a rarity at this show).  She bore
more than a passing resemblance to LaToya Jackson, and her winning was a
very popular decision.

In the middleweight was one lone competitor, Mitzi Storey, from Palestine,
TX.  Unfortunately, I didn't catch her age, she looked a tiny bit older than
most of these "young" girls, and she had mature muscle mass everywhere, nice
abs, but also was lacking in her legs.  The ultra classy Maana Dent took the
overall from Mitzi and I don't think Mitzi could do a thing about it. :-)

Interestingly everything's supposed to be bigger in Texas?  No heavyweight
women in the open class!  Darn the luck...