

Russia ended up 2nd in the team rankings behind Slovakia and just ahead of Germany.Īs in the states, body fitness (figure) has grown andthe classes were huge while fitness has declined a bit. In Russia's case it may have helped the most as their "B" team in the fitness short class took two top five placings including the class title to Svletlana Kochkina.

There were a lot of returning athletes as well as a bevvy of new faces and this year countries aside from the host country were allowed to bring a "B" team and Russia and the Czech Republic both took advantage of the new ruling. With about 200 athletes from over 40 countries competing, there was a bounty of talent on display from countries as diverse as Serbia-Montenegro, Japan, New Zealand, Guam and Greece. Santa Susanna, Spain, Europe - A warmer than usual September meant an even busier time in Santa SusannaĪs the city was filled with vacationers and fans for the 2005 IFBB Women's World Championships. 2005 IFBB Women's World Bodybuilding, Fitness and Bodyfitness Championships
