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Ms International Results 2013!

Photos and story by Brad McFarlin

Since the year 2002, the title of Ms International at the annual Arnold Classic has been won or lost by Iris Kyle and Yaxeni Oriquen.

The title went to Yaxeni in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, and 2012 --- making her a five time winner. Last year, due to injury, Iris was unable to compete, and Yaxeni regained the crown.

There was no stopping Iris in 2013, which marked the 25th Anniversary of the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. In a sport made up of outlandish physiques, Ms Kyle brought in a package of conditioning, symmetry and musclarity that couldnt be beat, thus making her a 7 time winner of the Ms International, one of the most prestigious titles on the IFBB Pro League circuit.

Kyle dominated the contest, there was no room for doubt on the judges scorecoards, but it got very close after that.

Ms Oriquen placed second in a controversial decision, narrowly beating Debi Laszewski. By way of comparism, where low numbers place highest, Kyle had a "5" in prejudging and finals. Oriquen had a "10" and Debi finished with "15."

Check out the sizzling pictures from the Pre-judging held in front of packed crowd at the Arnold Expo on Friday afternoon, March 1st.

  • First place: Iris Kyle (#6)
  • Second Place: Yaxeni Oriquen (#9)
  • Third Place: Debi Laszewski (#1)