Carol Semple

First and foremost I want to say a special "Thank You" to Michael Alexander. This unique concept of Infinite Sports USA belongs to him! I am so blessed to share this opportunity with Michael and to pour my heart into something that I am so passionate about, being an athlete, promoting health and fitness, and fulfilling dreams. I have been a competitive athlete and promoted health and fitness most of my life, and now I am in a position to help others, like me, fulfill their athletic dreams.

I remember where I was and when I first read about competitive fitness competitions.

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Achievements

1st 1997 IFBB Ms. Olympia Fitness
1st 1997 IFBB Ms. International Fitness
1st 1995 NFSB Ms. Fitness World
1st 1995 NFSB Ms. Fitness USA
1st 1994 NFSB Ms. Fitness World
1st 1994 NFSB Ms. Fitness USA
2nd 1993 NFSB Ms. Fitness USA
1st 1993 Ms. Galaxy Obstacle Course
1st 1993 NFSB Ms. National Fitness
1st 1992 NFSB Ms. National Fitness

Carol was the first IFBB Pro Athlete in the State of Colorado.

She was the first to win the Fitness International in 1997 and the first to win the Fitness International and the Olympia Fitness in the same year.

Carol was also first to win the Ms. Fitness USA back-to-back, first to win the Ms. Fitness World back-to-back, and to win the Ms. Fitness USA and the Ms. Fitness World in the same year, back-to-back.

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Friends & Family

Michael, Carol, Rachel and Shawn at Batista's Restaurant in Las Vegas.

Carol and Sherry Goggins at USA's in Las Vegas, 2007.

Carol and Mary at USA's in Las Vegas, 2008.

Michael, Carol, Ann & Craig Pratt, at Buca de Peppo, after Masters Nationals 2008.

Rachel and Carol at Junior Nationals in Chicago, 2008.

Michael and Carol at Junior Nationals in Chicago, 2008.

Carol and the gals at Bruce's

Carol and Jane at gymnastics practice

Carol and Bruce Carron at "Champions of Life" walk

B-Day at Jing

Spotting Randi Smith at Dardano's

Erin, Carol and Jenny D. at "Rocky"2008

Erin, Yvonne, Rachel and Carol at "Next Level" booth at the fights

Carol and Lynn Mecham (Owner of Gold's Loveland)

Mowing Down a Primanti Bros. Sandwich in Pittsburg

Magazines & Competitions

Cover of Ms. Fitness, after winning Ms. Fitness World, 1994.

Cover of Ms. Fitness, after winning Ms. Fitness World, 1995.

Sky Walker ad, and also a cover for Ms. Fitness magazine.

An ad for Healthy Roman fat-free pizza.

Bodybuilding contest, Feb. 1991.

Ad for MET-Rx, featured in Self magazine.

Words of Thanks

I would like to thank our Lord and Savior for giving me the strength to train with dedication and perseverance.

My mother, Laveda, who is without question the strongest woman I have ever meet and has taught me how to live my life with dignity and grace.

Laura, my big sister, thank you for understanding that when I was deep in pre-contest training mode I was not always there physically. I love you and love your incredible insight, but most importantly I love your incredible humor!

Ken Marzetta, my first husband and training partner during my competitive years. Thank you for all of your support and encouragement.

Chris Hanenburg, who inspired me to get into bodybuilding and was one of my first training partners. She helped me prepare for my first bodybuilding competition. Chris you are an amazing women. I will never forget the crazy workouts and incredible motivation. Thank you so much for your friendship.

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Craig Heber, your never-ending energy and enthusiasm always made me laugh and kept me pushing harder and harder. You taught me so much about how far I could push myself and still have more to give.

Wally Boyko, who was the first to create the concept of the Fitness Competition. Without his insight into this unique combination of strength and beauty I would not be where I am today.

Sean Mahany, one of my first trainers. I will never forget the insane leg workouts and the intensity in which we attacked those workouts. Thanks for all the craziness.

Flex Gym, Lakewood Colorado and Personal Trainer, Jeff Wagner, who helped get me through a plateau in my weight training.

Dardano’s School of Gymnastic’s, where I not only was a gymnastics coach but also did all of my training for the fitness routine. Thank you to the Dardano family,

Kevin McMurchie, my gymnastics coach. Thank you for working with me for all those years and never letting me settle for anything but the best.

Johnny Faulk who helped me come up with some of the best music in the business. Remember my Yo Carol Lady C routine?

Carolyn Walker was my seamstress and suit designer, before there were any full time suit designers like there are today. Thank you for your creativity.

Heidi Junius, my first choreographer. Thank you for teaching me so much about music, choreography, and performing at your best. I am the performer I am today because of you. You are an inspiration and your energy is unmatched.

Misty Tripoli, thank you for being such a great friend and supporter early in my career. You were always there to bounce new ideas off of and it was thanks to you that I found one of my favorite themes for a routine, Phantom of the Opera!

Yvonne Ouellette who I met at a photo shoot sometime in 1994 and transformed my look with her incredible gift of artistry in hair and makeup.

Jan Tana, whom I met at my first Arnold Classic, where I won the very first Ms. Fitness World in 1994. Jan, thank you for taking me under your wing and believing in me. It was later that year that I made an appearance at the Jan Tana Classic.

Todd Swinney, who helped me realize how to change my diet and change my physique. Thank you for helping me win the International Fitness and Olympia Fitness in 1997. All the Best!!!