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We often hear people called "The Future", be it in fitness, other sports or even other walks of life. In the case of Shanique Grant, the phrase should be "The future is now.
Starting with the 2016 New York Pro, Shanique has been on a ride, winning that show two years in a row with another win in between. In 2017 she was considered a top contender for the Olympia, however for the second year in a row, reasons beyond her control caused her to not compete at the Olympia. But what also stands out about those, is that in both instances, instead of letting having to miss those shows get her down, she came back better than ever, that includes the recent Arnold.
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Competing in a field that included some of the best competitors in the world, women who have competed in and placed high at the Olympia, it was Grant who came out on top. Bringing her unique, symmetrical, well proportioned physique, Grant looked the best she's ever had, combined with her great posing that makes people take notice and commands attention.
Shanique didn't just win in physique, she came out of the event as among the most talked about athletes who competed the entire weekend. A weekend that saw the sports best competing. That is a great accomplishment in and of itself. However people talking about her is not new. Since winning her pro card in 2014 people have talked about her. She won her pro card in figure and began her pro career in figure with some decent success, but was heralded as one to watch. In 2016 she took sixth place in figure at the Pittsburgh Pro. After that, the switch was made to physique and she's been winning shows since. That New York Pro win is when people started to really take notice. It was clear instantly that the switch to physique was a smart move and was going to ignite her rise to the top.
Photo Credit: NPC News Online/Amir Marandi
Winning the Arnold definitely puts her in the front of competitors trying to chase down reigning Olympia champ Juliana Malacarne. She brings a physique that is really not comparable to others, as mentioned earlier, it is unique, unique in a positive way, and is a testament to her dedication to improving, which she does with each and every show. Will she unseat Malacarne and become the next Olympia winner? Only time will tell. Is she capable of doing it? Absolutely!
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