Description
Adela Garcia – from Tragedy to Triumph
A wonderful story from the most dominant female athlete in the fitness industry to date. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Puerto Rico, Adela Garcia willed herself through incredible obstacles to become the top pro fitness athlete of her time.
This is her amazing story. From training in the gym to dedicated practice of her amazing fitness routines, this documentary shows the courage, determination, and heart that it takes to be a champion.
Bio
Height 5’1″ (154 cm)
Contest Weight: 109-110 lbs.
Off-Season Weight: 119-125 lbs.
Born: December 1, 1971
Hometown: Cabrera, Dominican Republic
Home in USA: Austin, Texas
Pro debut: 2000
By all accounts Adela was a very active child, and it seems like sports were her entire life. Having made the move to USA in 1995 Adela became hooked on the bodybuilding and fitness lifestyle. She attributes her success to her first trainer and choreographer in USA, Kevin Creegan.
Adela is now regarded as the greatest IFBB Fitness Athlete of all time!
Greatest Achievements
Arnold Classic Fitness International 2004 – 1st
Fitness Olympia 2004 – 1st
Arnold Classic fitness International 2006 – 1st
Fitness Olympia 2006 – 1st
Fitness Olympia 2007 – 1st
Fitness Olympia 2009 – 1st
Arnold Classic Fitness International 2010 – 1st
Arnold Classic Fitness International 2011 – 1st
Contest History
2011: Ms. Fitness International – 1st
2010: Ms. Fitness International – 1st
2009: Fitness Olympia – 1st
2007
Fitness Olympia- 1st
Houston Pro Figure – 3rd
Arnold Classic – 3rd
2006
Fitness Olympia – 1st
Arnold Classic – 1st
2005
Sacramento Pro Fitness – 1st
Fitness Olympia – 3rd
Arnold Classic – 2nd
2004
Fitness Olympia – 1st
Arnold Classic – 1st
2003
IFBB New York City Pro Fitness – 1st overall
IFBB Fitness International – 2nd
2002
IFBB GNC Show Of Strength Fitness – 2nd
IFBB Fitness Olympia – 4th
IFBB Atlantic States Pro Fitness – 1st overall
IFBB New York City Pro Fitness – 1st overall
IFBB Fitness International – 4th
2001
Fitness Olympia – 4th
IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Fitness – 3rd
IFBB Fitness International – 3rd
2000
IFBB Jan Tana Classic Pro Fitness – 2nd
Fitness Olympia – 5th
IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Fitness – 5th
IFBB Atlantic City Pro Fitness – 6th
IFBB Fitness International – 8th
1999: NPC USA Fitness Championships 1st Overall
1998
NPC Junior National Fitness Championships – 2nd short class
IFBB North American Fitness Championships – 6th short class
NPC National Fitness Championships – 8th short class
NPC USA Fitness Championships – 9th short class
1996
NPC Pennsylvania Fitness Championships – 4th
NPC National Fitness Championships – 12th
1995: NPC Europa Sports Fitness Championships – 2nd