Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia

Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen-Garcia Perez (born September 3, 1966) is a Venezuelan-American[6] retired professional bodybuilder.

Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia
Bodybuilder
Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia doing a front double bicep pose during the prejudging at the 2013 Ms. Olympia on 27 September 2013.
Personal info
NicknameThe Yaxeneger[1]
Born (1966-09-03) September 3, 1966
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]

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
Oriquen-Garcia (black bikini) on September 26, 2008 during the 2008 Ms. Olympia finals award ceremony

Her most noteworthy achievement as a professional has been winning the Ms. Olympia title in 2005. 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][7] In 2011, she ranked as the second-best female bodybuilder in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro Women's Bodybuilding Ranking List.[8][9]

Stats
  • Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)[3]
  • Off Season Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg)[3]
  • Competition Weight: 160 pounds (73 kg)[3]

Competition history

Best statistics

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. "'The Yaxeneger' Yaxeni Oriquen". Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. "Biography". yaxeni.com. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  3. "Yaxeni Oriquen". bodybuildingpro.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  4. Wennerstrom, Steve (March 5, 2011) [First published March 5, 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. Facebook
  6. 2012 Ms. International results IFBBPRO.
  7. "Mitos do Bodybuilding: Yaxeni Oriquen". revistasuplementacao.
  8. "IFBB Pro Women's Bodybuilding Ranking List". getbig.com. September 1, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  9. "Yaxeni Oriquen". www.bodybuildbid.com. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  10. "Yaxeni Oriquen". MuscleMemory (Article.). MuscleMemory. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  11. Yaxeni Oriquen - Pro Bodybuilding Profile
  12. 15 Female Bodybuilders: How Much Can They Bench Press?
  13. 1999 Ms. Olympia
  14. "FLASH REPORT". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  15. "FLASH REPORT". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  16. "Ms. Olympia Report By Bill Dobbins". billdobbins.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  17. IRIS KYLE; THE PERFECT 10TH AT THE OLYMPIA
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