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www.fionna.net
msflex2003@yahoo.com
Birthday: September 2nd
From: Born in Florida, living in Japan
Height: Five Two & a Half
Weight: 143 lbs off-season
School Background: BA Spanish, minor music, Master in Linguistics from Florida A&M University
Hobbies / Interests: "overseas travel, play alto sax, hiking, scuba diving, snowboarding"
Athletic Background/Achievements: Soccer, Track & Field, 400m dash -- top Florida State contender, Bodybuilding Japan State, Region, National Qualifier
Lifting Background/Beginnings: "Because of sports, I've been familiar with weightlifting since high school.
However, it wasn't until after college that I wanted to be a great bodybuilder."
"I can't begin to describe how much a difference it has made in my life. I know it gives me something more in my life to strive for perfection."
What empowers/motivates you as an athlete?: "The desire to different, not to be like the average Joe, to be good at what I do."
On the way people react to her physique?: "I live in Japan. Female bodybuilding is a rare sport; most Japanese frown at muscular men. Imagine seeing a muscular woman! I get both positive and ignorant comments. I just laugh it off
and educate!"
On doing her part to win the battle of the sexes: "I've been tested time and time again. I don't back down from a challenge. I am always challenged at school.
My students, particularly the boys like to armwretsle. I get challenged at the beach, the gym or almost anywhere.
I usually come out a winner
or at least leave the guy reassessing his manhood."