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Andrea Shaw at the 2023 International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness Professional League (IFBB) New York Pro.
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| Born | December 18, 1983 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.66 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pro-debut | IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow (physique), 2019 IFBB Wings of Strength Chicago Pro Championships (bodybuilding), 2019 |
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| Predecessor | Iris Kyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andrea Shaw (born December 18, 1983) is an American professional bodybuilder. She holds five Ms. Olympia title wins and four Ms. Rising Phoenix title wins.
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Andrea Shaw's Early Life
Andrea Shaw grew up in Michigan. As a young girl, she loved gymnastics and competitive cheerleading. When she was 13, Shaw saw famous bodybuilder Lenda Murray at a gym. At that time, she didn't think she would ever compete in bodybuilding herself.
After middle school, Shaw focused on her schoolwork. Later, her mother, who was a nurse and a former personal trainer, encouraged her to start working out. Shaw began training at Powerhouse Gym. A female bodybuilder, who was her mother's training partner, started giving her advice on building muscles.
Andrea Shaw's Figure Career
When Shaw was 18, she was encouraged to get into great shape. She found a magazine about athletic fitness models and decided that was her goal. Her body quickly responded to weight training. Soon, people started asking her if she competed in muscle competitions.
She didn't feel she was big enough to be a bodybuilder. Instead, she liked how "figure competitors" looked in magazines. In 2008, she entered two figure competitions. She placed 3rd and 4th, but she felt it wasn't the right path for her. She then took eight years off from competing.
During this time, Shaw went to Wayne State University. She studied exercise science and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She also continued to improve her weight training. Shaw learned to make healthy food choices, like choosing baked chips instead of regular ones. She also researched bodybuilding and got certificates for group and personal training.
Figure Competition History
- 2008 Karen Zaremba Classic – 3rd place
- 2008 Michigan Natural Championships – 4th place
Andrea Shaw's Physique Career
After her break, Shaw decided to compete again in 2016. This time, she switched to the "physique" category. After six competitions, she placed 2nd at the 2018 Nationals. This win helped her earn an IFBB "pro card," which means she could compete as a professional. In 2019, she competed at the Toronto Pro show.
Physique Competition History
- 2016 John Simmons Championships – 4th place
- 2018 Ohio Natural Championship – 2nd place
- 2018 John Simmons Championship – 1st place
- 2018 Lenda Murray Detroit Classic – 1st place
- 2018 North Americans – 3rd place
- 2018 Nationals – 2nd place
- 2019 IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow – 11th place
Andrea Shaw's Bodybuilding Career
In 2019, Andrea Shaw began competing in professional women's bodybuilding. She quickly became one of the top athletes in the sport.
Bodybuilding Competition History
- 2019 IFBB Pro League (IFBB) Wings of Strength (WOS) Chicago Pro Women's Bodybuilding - 2nd place
- 2019 IFBB WOS Rising Phoenix Women's Bodybuilding World Championship - 7th place
- 2020 IFBB Omaha Pro Women's Bodybuilding - 1st place
- 2020 Tim Gardner Productions (TGP) IFBB WOS Rising Phoenix Women's Bodybuilding World Championships - 1st place
- 2020 Ms. Olympia - 1st place
- 2021 TGP IFBB WOS Rising Phoenix Women's Bodybuilding World Championships - 1st place
- 2021 Ms. Olympia - 1st place
- 2022 IFBB Bikini Lab Hawaii Rising Phoenix Women's Bodybuilding World Championship - 1st place
- 2022 Ms. Olympia - 1st place
- 2023 IFBB Rising Phoenix & Arizona Pro - 1st place
- 2023 Ms. Olympia - 1st place
- 2024 IFBB Rising Phoenix & Arizona Pro - 2nd place
- 2024 Ms. Olympia - 1st place
Andrea Shaw's Best Stats
- Bench press - 250 lb (110 kg)
- Biceps - 18 in (46 cm)
- Height - 5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.66 m)
- Contest weight - 170–180 lb (77–82 kg)
- Thighs - 27 in (69 cm)
Andrea Shaw's Personal Life
Andrea Shaw lives in Michigan. She works as a personal trainer, helping others with their fitness goals. She also plans to go back to school to continue her education.
See Also
In Spanish: Andrea Shaw para niños
