Figure International

The 10th Annual Figure International is the most prestigious event for the world’s top professional figure competitors.

The competition consists of two parts: prejudging and finals.  The prejudging event is the only time in the competition that all of the competitors will be seen on stage at the same time.  The field of 15 to 20 fitness competitors are evaluated by a panel of expert International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) judges to determine the top ten who advance to the finals.

The competition features three rounds of quarter turns in different attires.  In the first round, competitors wear a black bikini and black stiletto shoes. In Round 2, they change into a one-piece swimsuit of their choice and stiletto pump of any color. In Round 3, a bikini suit and high-heels of the contestant’s choice may be worn. 

In all rounds judges assess the overall athletic appearance of the contestant’s physique, taking into account symmetrically developed figure, muscle tone and shape, as well as hair, facial beauty and individual style of presentation, including personal confidence, poise and grace. 

Prejudging is at noon on Friday, March 5 on the Arnold Fitness EXPO stage at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Admission is included in the $10 daily EXPO ticket.

Finals are at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 5 at Veterans Memorial. Tickets are $50 and $75 for reserved seating.