Ashley Kaltwasser
Ashley Kaltwasser (born November 22, 1988) is an American IFBB Pro League bikini competitor who has won three Bikini Olympia titles, two Arnold International Bikini titles, and holds the record for the most IFBB wins of any pro competitor, male or female, with 50 victories.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Ashley Kaltwasser was born in Akron, Ohio and began her athletic journey at age of 4 as a gymnast. This early start paved the way for a successful high school career in athletics at Coventry High School in Ohio where she transitioned to track and field, competing in hurdles and cross-country, breaking multiple school records and achieving All-Ohio status. Her achievements earned her a Division 1 scholarship for track, where she focused on the 400-meter hurdles. Eventually, encouraged by her former high school coach, Kaltwasser found her passion in physique competitions, carrying her competitive spirit into the world of fitness.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Kaltwasser made her bodybuilding debut in 2011. That year she competed at both the Arnold Amateur, placing fourteenth in Class C, and the NPC Natural Northern USA Championships, placing first. [1][5][6] The following year, she won the overall bikini title at the Arnold Amateur and went on to win another overall title and receive her pro card at the NPC Team Universe competition the same year.[7][8] She made her pro debut at the 2012 Houston Pro, placing fifth.[9]
Kaltwasser's reign in the Bikini Olympia began in 2013, continuing with consecutive wins in 2014 and 2015.[10][11][12] This feat makes her one of only two competitors to win the Olympia title in their debut Olympia appearance and the only bikini competitor to achieve this victory more than twice.[13]
Olympia & Arnold placings
[edit]| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bikini Olympia | 1st | 1st | 1st | 4th[10] | - | 5th[14] | 6th[15] | 7th[16] | 3rd[17] | 3rd[18] | 3rd[19] | 2nd[20] |
| Bikini Arnold | 10th[21] | 1st | 1st[22] | - | - | - | 3rd[23] | - | 4th[24] | 3rd[25] | 4th[26] | - |
Other Notable Pro placings
[edit]2012
[edit]- Houston Pro — 5th place
2013
[edit]- Bikini International — 10th place
- Europa Show of Champions — 2nd place
- Pittsburgh Pro — 2nd place
- Powerhouse Classic — 1st place
- New York Pro — 2nd place
- Toronto Pro — 1st place
- Bikini Olympia — 1st place
- Sheru Classic — 1st place
2014
[edit]- Bikini International — 1st place
- Australian Grand Prix — 1st place
- New Zealand Pro — 1st place
- New York Pro — 2nd place
- Toronto Pro — 1st place
- Bikini Olympia — 1st place
- Korea Grand Prix — 1st place
- Russia Pro — 1st place
2015
[edit]- Bikini International — 1st place
- Bikini Olympia — 1st place
- Nordic Pro — 1st place
2016
[edit]- Bikini Olympia — 4th place
2018
[edit]- Mile High Pro — 1st place
- Vancouver Pro — 1st place
- Battle of the Desert — 1st place
- Bikini Olympia — 5th place
2019
[edit]- Bikini International — 3rd place
- Battle at the Falls — 3rd place
- Mile High Pro — 1st place
- Northern California Pro — 1st place
- Bikini Olympia — 6th place
- Powerhouse Classic — 3rd place
2020
[edit]- World Klash Pro — 1st place
- Pacific USA Pro — 1st place
- Tahoe Show — 2nd place
- Battle in the Desert — 1st place
- Bikini Olympia — 7th place
2021
[edit]- World Klash Pro — 3rd place
- Wasatch Warrior Pro — 1st place
- Pittsburgh Pro — 1st place
- California Night of Champions — 1st place
- New York Pro — 2nd place
- Mile High Pro —1st place
- Clash of the Titanz — 1st place
- Patriots Challenge Pro — 1st place
- Texas Pro — 1st place
- Tahoe Show — 2nd place
- Bikini International — 4th place
- Bikini Olympia — 3rd place
- Romania Muscle Fest Pro — 1st place
- Bigman Weekend Pro — 2nd place
2022
[edit]- Legends Pro — 1st place
- Bikini International — 3rd place
- Golden State Pro — 1st place
- Wasatch Warrior Pro — 1st place
- Pittsburgh Pro — 2nd place
- Toronto Pro — 1st place
- Mile High Pro — 2nd place
- Patriots Challenge Pro — 2nd place
- Sasquatch Pro — 1st place
- Arnold Classic UK — 1st place
- Nevada State Pro — 1st place
- Bikini Olympia — 3rd place
2023
[edit]- Bikini International — 4th place
- Pittsburgh Pro — 2nd place
- Nevada State Pro — 1st place
- Mile High Pro — 1st place
- Patriots Challenge Pro — 1st place
- Vancouver Pro — 1st place[1]
2024
[edit]- Klash Series Grl Pwr Championships Pro— 1st place[27]
- Nevada State Championships Pro — 1st place[28]
- Patriots Challenge Pro— 2nd place[29]
- Optimum Classic Pro — 1st place[30]
- Invictus Pro— 1st place [31]
- Tokyo Pro — 1st place[32]
References
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- ^ "2024 Invictus Pro Bodybuilding Show Results | BarBend". 2024-11-04. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Ashley Kaltwasser Archives". Oxygen Mag. 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Ashley Kaltwasser". NPC News Online. 2012-09-24. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ Dave Palumbo. "RXmuscle.com - The Truth in Bodybuilding". RXmuscle.com - The Truth in Bodybuilding. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "2011 Arnold Amateur Results » Arnold Amateur". arnoldamateur.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "2012 Arnold Amateur Results » Arnold Amateur". arnoldamateur.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "NPC Team Universe Pro Card Winners: Bikini & Women's Physique". NPC News Online. 2012-07-17. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "2012 IFBB Houston Pro Final Results". NPC News Online. 2012-10-14. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ a b "NPC News Online". NPC News Online. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "2013 Olympia Bikini Final Results & Scorecards". NPC News Online. 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "NPC News Online". NPC News Online. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ Ramos, Terry (2024-10-15). "Every Winner of the Bikini Division at Olympia". Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
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- ^ "NPC News Online". NPC News Online. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "2013 Arnold Classic". www.hardfitness.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Score Cards and Results of the 2015 Arnold Classic". Muscle & Fitness. 2015-03-08. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Arnold Classic 2019 Bikini International Results And Prize Money". Fitness Volt. 2019-03-03. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "2021 IFBB Pro Arnold Classic Official Score Cards". NPC News Online. 2021-09-26. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "2022 Arnold Classic Bikini International Results and Prize Money". Fitness Volt. 2022-03-06. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "2023 Arnold Classic Bikini International Results — Lauralie Chapados Wins 2nd Title". Fitness Volt. 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Ashley Kaltwasser Wins 2024 Klash Series Grl Pwr Championships Pro | BarBend". 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Ashley Kaltwasser Wins 2024 Nevada State Championships Pro Bikini Division Show | BarBend". 2024-06-03. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "2024 Patriots Challenge Pro Results | BarBend". 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Ashley Kaltwasser Wins 2024 Optimum Classic Pro | MUSCLE INSIDER". muscleinsider.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ Patuto, Greg (2024-11-04). "2024 Invictus Pro Bodybuilding Results". Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ Patuto, Greg (2024-08-26). "2024 Tokyo Pro Supershow Bodybuilding Results". Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network. Retrieved 2024-12-07.