By Ruth Silverman
Managing Editor
Congratulations to Ryall Graber, who surprised everyone with an upset victory at the Fitness International on March 1, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. It was the biggest win of her 10-year pro career as Graber nailed her routine with a perfect score and leaped over reigning champ—and 2018 Olympia champ—Whitney Jones to land in the winner’s spotlight with promoter Arnold Schwarzenegger. This prestigious competition is the oldest of the four IFBB Pro League women’s events held at the humongous Arnold Sports 
Festival and has been on the schedule since 1994. Ryall and Whitney are set for a rematch at the 2019 Fitness Olympia in September.
In the other divisions, two-time Olympia champ Cydney Gillon won her first-ever Figure International title, further cementing her position as the number-one figure athlete in the world. Also winning for the first time at the Arnold was Janet Layug, who strolled her way to an easy win at the Bikini International. Ditto for Women’s Physique International champ Natalia Abraham Coelho. All three earned their victories with a perfect score.
Digital Muscle is pleased to welcome media veteran Ruth Silverman. After a stint as editor-in-chief at Flex Magazine in the late ’80s, Silverman went on to serve as a longtime editor and columnist at Ironman Magazine. In her role as Managing Editor here at Digital Muscle, Silverman oversees our content initiative, a diverse balance of fitness, nutrition, exercise and bodybuilding-oriented content. Welcome to her blog……The Ruthless Report!
