Amber Littlejohn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Amber Littlejohn |
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| Bodybuilder | |
| Personal info | |
| Nickname | Amber Alert, Coltish |
| Born | July 6, 1975 Monterey, California, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | (In Season): 130-135 lb. (Off-Season):140-148 lb. |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut | IFBB Ms. International, 2004 |
| Best win | 2006 Ms. Figure Olympia Runner-up, 2006 IFBB Palm Beach Pro Figure Champion, 2006 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Gina Aliotti |
| Active | since 2001 |
Amber Littlejohn, born on July 6, 1975, is an American bodybuilder. She used to be a professional figure competitor for the IFBB. After becoming a pro, Amber often finished in the top five at competitions. She even won the 2003 NPC Figure Nationals.
Growing Up
Amber Littlejohn grew up in a big family. She was one of six children and the only girl. Her parents loved learning and taught their kids a lot. They lived in a country cabin without many modern things. Amber didn't even watch TV until she was nine years old! From a young age, she loved to read books.
Starting Her Fitness Journey
In high school, Amber was very active. She played sports like track, basketball, and martial arts. When she was 23, she started weight training to feel better. She soon discovered she really loved fitness.
After training for a few years, Amber learned gymnastics at age 25. In 2001, she entered her first fitness competition. It was called the NPC San Jose Fitness and Figure Championships. She won first place in both fitness and figure! After this first win, Amber decided to focus only on figure competitions.
Top Competitions
Amber Littlejohn had some amazing achievements in her professional career. In 2006, she was the runner-up at the Ms. Figure Olympia competition. That same year, she won the first-ever IFBB Palm Beach Pro Figure Championships.
After the 2006 Olympia, Amber thought about stopping competitions to start a family. But she decided to compete one more time at the Figure Olympia in 2007. There, she placed sixth.
Competition History
- 2001 NPC San Jose Fitness and Figure Championships, 1st
- 2001 NPC San Francisco Fitness and Figure Championships, 1st
- 2002 NPC Emerald Cup, 1st (Tall)
- 2002 NPC Ironmaiden, 3rd (Tall)
- 2003 NPC Nationals, 1st (Tall) and Overall Winner
- 2004 IFBB California Pro Figure, 3rd
- 2004 IFBB Ms. International, 10th
- 2004 IFBB MS. Olympia, 5th
- 2004 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure, 7th
- 2004 IFBB Show of Strength Pro Championship, 3rd
- 2005 IFBB California Pro Figure, 2nd
- 2005 IFBB Charlotte Pro Championships, 2nd
- 2005 IFBB Ms International, 6th
- 2005 IFBB Ms. Olympia, 4th
- 2006 IFBB Ms. Olympia, 2nd
- 2006 IFBB Palm Beach Pro Figure, 1st
- 2007 IFBB Ms. Olympia, 6th
See also
- List of female fitness and figure competitors
