2026 NPC Vancouver Open Bikini Championships (Vancouver, WA - March 28, 2026) The second year back in the Salmon Creek area, this show returned to its original venue and attracted a great group of competitors eager to start the competitive season on the right foot. Some nice surprises in a number of categories, Bikini ending the show on a VERY strong note. The Open Classes saw two 'Team Next Level' athletes win their classes, steadily improving over last year. While Yaya Simmons took the Overall, teammate Rylee Johnson looked great as well gaining size to compete at higher level shows...we'll see more of them soon in the region. Others of note included Lauren Reber and Sandra Bibiana Limbeck winning their respective Open and Masters Classes with Lauren also winning her Novice Class. As far as True Novice competitors go, Miranda Malagon definitely stood out, could have done well in Open too...great look! Also in the photogenic department was Casidee Nielsen, nice proportionality and could go far in the sport. A huge thanks to Wade Lowery and his entire crew for putting on such a well run event. It's a continued privilege to be able to cover and publicize these shows for decades now. We'll have more on the show here in general as time permits. You can also find more content on Instagram @david_twixpix. Thanks for NOT cropping watermarks if reposting photos on social media. Official results and further information can be found at NPC Vancouver Open. (Please notify me of any placing or name spelling errors, thanks.) (click for full size) Trophy Time Return to Contest Roundup