Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia

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Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia
Bodybuilder
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Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia on stage at the 2011 Ms. International prejudging on March 4, 2011
Personal info
NicknameThe Yaxeneger[1]
Born (1966-09-03) September 3, 1966 (age 55)
Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela[2]
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[3]
Weight(In Season): 160–175 lb (73–79 kg)[1][3][4]
(Off-Season): 180–185 lb (82–84 kg)[1][3]
Professional career
Pro-debut
  • IFBB Jan Tana Classic[5]
  • 1994[5]
Best win
PredecessorIris Kyle[5]
SuccessorIris Kyle[5]
ActiveRetired 2020[5]

Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen-Garcia Perez (born September 3, 1966) is a Venezuelan-American[6] retired professional bodybuilder. She ranks as the second-best female bodybuilder in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro Women's Bodybuilding Ranking List.[7][8]

Early life[]

Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen (born Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen Perez) was born on September 3, 1966, in Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela, the youngest of nine children (four brothers and four sisters). She began a career in theater and modeling at an early age and studied theater while in Venezuela.[2]

Bodybuilding career[]

Amateur[]

In 1989, Oriquen began dedicating herself to the sport of bodybuilding. She won four amateur contests in 1993, earning her professional card after winning Ibero (Central) American Championships. She then moved to the United States.[2][5]

Professional[]

Her most noteworthy achievement as a professional has been winning the Ms. Olympia title in 2005. Currently, she is the most successful Venezuelan bodybuilder ever, by being the only one to win the Ms. Olympia title. She is the winner of five Ms. International titles, in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, and 2012.[2][5][9]

Stats[]

  • Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)[3]
  • Off Season Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg)[3]
  • Competition Weight: 170 pounds (77 kg)[3]

Contest history[]

Personal life[]

In 1990, Oriquen had her only son, Luis Alcala, and currently resides in Miami, Florida, where she is the owner of Rypt gym Miami and work there as a personal trainer and fitness nutrition. She is an evangelical Christian.[5][2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "'The Yaxeneger' Yaxeni Oriquen". Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Biography". yaxeni.com. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Yaxeni Oriquen". bodybuildingpro.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Wennerstrom, Steve (March 5, 2011) [First published 05 March 2011]. "2011 Ms. International Contest Report: IRIS x SIX". RxMuscle (Article.). RxMuscle. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Facebook
  6. ^ 2012 Ms. International results
  7. ^ "IFBB Pro Women's Bodybuilding Ranking List". getbig.com. September 1, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  8. ^ Yaxeni Oriquen - Ms.Olympia 2005
  9. ^ https://www.revistasuplementacao.com.br/impresso/detalhes/4962-mitos-do-bodybuilding-yaxeni-oriquen.html
  10. ^ "Yaxeni Oriquen". MuscleMemory (Article.). MuscleMemory. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.

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