Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia

Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen-Garcia Perez (born September 3, 1966) is a Venezuelan-American[4] professional bodybuilding champion. She ranks as the second-best female bodybuilder in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro Women's Bodybuilding Ranking List.[5][6]

Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen
Bodybuilder
Personal info
NicknameThe Yaxeneger[1]
Born (1966-09-03) September 3, 1966
Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela[2]
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight(In Season): 165–175 lb (75–79 kg)
(Off-Season): 185–190 lb (84–86 kg)[1]
Professional career
Pro-debut
  • IFBB Jan Tana Classic[3]
  • 1994[3]
Best win
PredecessorIris Kyle[3]
SuccessorIris Kyle[3]
ActiveSince 1989[3]

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][3]

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][3][7]

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

Contest history

Personal life

In 1990, Oriquen had her only son, Luis Alcala. In 2000, 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.[3][2]

References
  1. ‘The Yaxeneger’ Yaxeni Oriquen
  2. "Biography". yaxeni.com. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  3. Facebook
  4. 2012 Ms. International results
  5. "IFBB Pro Women's Bodybuilding Ranking List". getbig.com. September 1, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  6. Yaxeni Oriquen - Ms.Olympia 2005
  7. https://www.revistasuplementacao.com.br/impresso/detalhes/4962-mitos-do-bodybuilding-yaxeni-oriquen.html
  8. "Yaxeni Oriquen". bodybuildingpro.com.
Ms. Olympia
Preceded by:
Iris Kyle		 First (2005) Succeeded by:
Iris Kyle
Ms. International
Preceded by:
Vickie Gates		 First (2002) Succeeded by:
Herself
Preceded by:
Herself		 Second (2003) Succeeded by:
Iris Kyle
Preceded by:
Iris Kyle		 Third (2005) Succeeded by:
Iris Kyle
Preceded by:
Iris Kyle		 Fourth (2008) Succeeded by:
Iris Kyle
Preceded by:
Iris Kyle		 Fifth (2012) Succeeded by:
Iris Kyle
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