Alana Shipp facts for kids

Alana Shipp (born in 1982) is a professional female bodybuilder from Barbados. She is known for her strength and dedication. Alana lives in Jerusalem.

Early Life

Alana Shipp was born in 1982 in Bridgetown, Barbados. Her parents were from Guyana. She spent her early years in Guyana. When she was 11, her family moved to Queens, New York City, New York.

Career

Serving in the Marines

After finishing high school, Alana joined the US Marine Corps. She served as a Marine for almost eight years. She was a non-commissioned officer. This means she was a leader who helped manage supplies. She worked in places like Okinawa, Japan, Camp Pendleton, California, and New Orleans, Louisiana. In late 2008, she moved to Israel.

Getting Fit

Starting Out

In 2011, Alana wanted to get back in shape. She had gained some weight after having two children. She weighed about 160 pounds. She hoped to look great for a Marine Corps ball. In October 2011, she started training. She worked with Lia Finkelberg Elbaz and Meny Elbaz. They trained her at Sky Gym in Jerusalem. They suggested she try a fitness competition.

Fitness Competitions

Alana competed in fitness events. Here are some of her results:

• 2012 NAC Ms. Israel - 1st place (Ms Fitness)

Becoming a Bodybuilder

Amateur Bodybuilding

Alana first planned to compete in the figure category. But she gained muscle faster than expected. So, she decided to try bodybuilding instead. Her coach is Arthur Gooden. In 2013, Alana competed in the NPC National Championship. She won the middleweight division. This win earned her an IFBB pro card. This card meant she could compete as a professional bodybuilder.

Professional Bodybuilding

In 2014, Alana started her professional career. She quickly qualified for the 2014 Ms. Olympia. This is a very big bodybuilding competition. At the 2014 Ms. Olympia, she did very well. She placed 4th in her first time at the event. This was a great achievement for her first year as a pro.

Professional Contest Results

Here are some of Alana's professional bodybuilding results:

• 2012 NAC Ms. Universe - 3rd place (Ms Body/Physique)
• 2013 NPC Steve Stone Metropolitan - 1st place (Lightweight and overall winner)
• 2013 NPC National Championship - 1st place (Middleweight)
• 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro - 2nd place
• 2014 IFBB Omaha Pro - 5th place
• 2014 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 4th place
• 2015 IFBB Wings of Strength PBW Tampa Pro - 2nd place
• 2015 IFBB Wings of Strength Rising Phoenix World Championships - 5th place
• 2016 IFBB Wings of Strength Rising Phoenix World Championships – 16th place

Personal Life

Alana Shipp lives in Virginia with her family. Her husband is Kenneth Shipp. He works for the U.S. Consulate. They have two children. Before she started bodybuilding, Alana was a housewife. She also worked as a manager for Coca-Cola in Dallas, Texas. She is a Christian.

See also

In Spanish: Alana Shipp para niños