The
FAME Fitness and Model Expo was held in Miami Beach Florida June 19th
to 21st 2003. The event was operated by the American Sports Network in
Los Angeles, California.
Three events were held with over 200
participants in all categories. The Fitness Universe Pageant, Ms Bikini
Universe Pageant and the Model Universe Pageant. Participants from all
over the globe attended and competed in the events.
Miss Tina Rigdon of Maysville, Kentcuky competed in all three events with outstanding results.
Miss
Rigdon has been crowned Ms Bikini Universe and the Model Universe
Champion for 2003. To date, noone has won more than one event, this was
a first. To round out her week in Miami, Miss Rigdon placed 4th in the
Fitness Universe Pageant.
The Model Universe Pageant consisted
of girls from throughout the world. Each participant had to pre-qualify
to attend this event. Each contestant made their way down the runway
three seperate times for the judges. Club wear, Sports wear, and Bikini
were the three required outfits for the show.
Ms Bikini Universe
also consisted of girls from all over the globe. Again, they made their
way down the runway for the judges. Bikini and sports wear was the
decor of this event.
The final event was the Fitness Universe
Pageant. The event consisted of an aerobic section and Bikini section.
The top twenty of 100 participants was named, then the competition was
started again. In the final stages of the competition, the final five
were named, then the five were given a question from the judges. This
event had a first, as there were numerous ties in the scoring. It took
almost an hour to determine the winner.
Miss Rigdon is the owner
of Bodies in Motion Fitness Center in Maysville, Kentucky. She has been
on the cover of several Fitness Magazines. She also had numerous
pictures printed in many other magazines. It has been said throughout
the Fitness Industry that Tina was the most photographed Fitness Model
in the world in 2002.
You may also find more information at
Fitness America or Fitness Universe. For photos or more information you
may contact Tina at 606-564-5020 or by fax 606-563-0020.
Mike Rigdon
Manager, Bodies in Motion |
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