The Bikini division at the Empro Classic delivered one of the closest battles of the show, with Chantal Hill emerging victorious after a tense showdown against France’s Allison Testu. In what proved to be an incredibly tight affair, the judges narrowed the final callout down to just two athletes, with Chantal ultimately securing her second career IFBB Pro League victory.
For Chantal, the win marks a significant milestone in her 2026 campaign. Making her season debut, she arrived in Spain looking to build on the momentum of an impressive run that saw her collect three top-five finishes since her last victory at the 2024 Spain Pro. The triumph not only re-establishes her as a serious contender in the European Bikini ranks but also puts her within touching distance of a return to the Olympia stage.
With one more victory required to secure Olympia qualification, Chantal now heads to Portugal full of confidence and carrying the momentum of a hard-fought win. If her Empro Classic package is anything to go by, she will be among the favourites wherever she steps on stage next.
Pushing Chantal all the way was France’s Allison Testu, who delivered arguably the strongest look of her professional career. While the result may have left her just short of victory, Allison can take plenty of positives from a performance that showcased her best overall package to date. Her season has produced a mixed set of results, but this runner-up finish confirms she remains a dangerous competitor capable of challenging for titles.
Third place went to Greece’s Rania Stamatiadou, whose remarkable consistency continues to be one of the sport’s most impressive stories. Competing in her 32nd professional contest, Rania once again demonstrated her experience and resilience to secure another podium finish.
One of the standout stories of the weekend belonged to the United Kingdom’s Claire Murphy. Just 24 hours before stepping onto the professional stage, Claire was still an amateur competitor. After earning her IFBB Pro Card by winning the overall Bikini title in the amateur competition, she immediately tested herself against established professionals and delivered a sensational fourth-place finish. It was a breakthrough performance that announced her arrival as one of the division’s most exciting new talents.
Rounding out the top five was Italy’s Alessia Facchin, who added yet another impressive placing to an extraordinary competitive résumé. Competing in her 90th career show, Alessia‘s longevity and dedication continue to earn admiration throughout the bodybuilding community.
The Empro Classic proved once again why the Bikini division remains one of the most competitive categories in the IFBB Pro League. With Hill now firmly back in the Olympia conversation and a new wave of talent emerging behind her, the road to the sport’s biggest stage has become even more intriguing.
