THE 2008 WFF-WBBF “UNIVERSE” IN VILNIUS.

The History of a Tournament and an Era in International Fitness.

On November 22, 2008, Vilnius hosted the WFF-WBBF “Miss & Mister Universe” international tournament. Today, this event should be regarded not simply as another competition on the federation’s calendar, but as a historical document of its time — evidence of what international fitness and bodybuilding looked like at the end of the first decade of the 21st century.

To understand the significance of the 2008 tournament, it is not enough to list its winners and medalists. Behind the results lies an entire era: the expansion of international sport, the development of new competitive categories, the growth of masters’ and junior competitions, the evolution of fitness beyond traditional bodybuilding, and the formation of international connections between sporting organisations from different countries.

It is precisely in this broader context that the Vilnius “Universe” acquires its historical significance.

2008 — Sport on the Threshold of a New Era

The year 2008 represented something of a boundary between two eras.

On the one hand, international bodybuilding already had a long-established history, strong traditions, recognised names and well-developed schools.

On the other hand, fitness was changing rapidly.

Aesthetic physique, physical conditioning, athleticism, stage presentation and different forms of fitness were becoming increasingly important on the international scene.

This is why the structure of competitions at the end of the 2000s is particularly interesting from a historical perspective.

It reveals the transition from the concept of bodybuilding as a relatively narrow sporting discipline towards a broader understanding of fitness and physical culture as an entire system of competitive disciplines.

The WFF-WBBF model reflected this development.

The 2008 “Universe” was a characteristic example of this era.

Vilnius in the International WFF-WBBF System

The decision to hold the “Universe” in Vilnius was not accidental.

By that time, Lithuania had already become one of the important centres of WFF-WBBF international activity. International championships and tournaments were being held in Klaipėda, Trakai, Panevėžys and other Lithuanian cities.

A particularly important event was the traditional international “Amber Prix International” (“Gintarinis prizas”) tournament in Klaipėda.

The 40th anniversary edition received state support. This significantly expanded the possibilities for organising the event: inviting foreign teams and delegations, providing television and media coverage, and producing multilingual promotional and video materials.

As a result, a broader international sporting environment was developing — one in which Lithuania became a regular meeting place for athletes, coaches, judges, organisers and sports representatives from different countries.

The Vilnius “Universe” should therefore be viewed as part of this wider system.

The International Map Preserved by the Tournament

The results protocol itself is of particular historical value.

It includes representatives of Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Slovakia, Denmark, Venezuela, Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico, Belarus, Poland, Bulgaria, Greece, Finland, Estonia, Germany, England, the Czech Republic, Brazil, Serbia, France and other countries.

This was no longer a local sporting meeting.

It was an international map of fitness at the end of the 2000s.

Its foundation consisted largely of countries from Eastern and Central Europe, but alongside them were representatives of Western Europe and South America.

The geographical diversity is important in itself.

Russia and Ukraine.

Latvia and Belarus.

Poland and the Czech Republic.

Germany and England.

Uruguay, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico and Brazil.

Different sporting traditions, training schools and concepts of the ideal physique met on one stage.

This geography is what makes the protocol historically significant.

Eastern Europe as One of the Centres of Development

A close examination of the results reveals the strong presence of Eastern Europe.

Russian and Ukrainian athletes appear in numerous categories and regularly feature among the medalists.

This was not accidental.

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, strong traditions of physical culture, strength sports and athletic training continued to develop in the countries of the region. However, these traditions were now evolving within new national and international circumstances.

International federations became platforms where athletes from the former Soviet republics could meet competitors from Western Europe and other regions.

In this sense, international competitions of the late 1990s and 2000s became a kind of bridge between different sporting traditions of the post-Soviet and Western worlds.

The Vilnius “Universe” is one of the historical episodes that illustrates this process.

But “Universe” Was No Longer Exclusively European

At the same time, the results demonstrate that the international WFF-WBBF system was not confined to Europe.

The presence of athletes from Uruguay, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico and Brazil shows that the federation's international reach already extended significantly into South America.

These athletes were not merely symbolic participants.

They competed for medals.

And the highest women's title of the tournament went to Uruguay.

Alexandra Ximena Aguiar Fernandez became the overall women's winner.

The overall men's title went to England's Dayo Audi.

The official WFF-WBBF historical records identify these two athletes as the overall winners of the 2008 “Universe”.

Thus, the symbolic summit of the tournament was divided between two countries — Uruguay and England.

This is a highly revealing result.

Dayo Audi — A Victory at the End of a Major Competitive Career

The story of the men's overall winner adds another historical dimension to the event.

Dayo Audi later indicated that his final bodybuilding competition took place in Vilnius in November 2008, where he won the Mr. Universe title. By that point, he had already achieved British, European and world NABBA titles, as well as an IFBB professional title. The “Universe” title was the remaining major achievement he wanted to obtain before ending his competitive career.

For this athlete, therefore, the Vilnius tournament had a special personal significance.

The 2008 “Universe” was not only the culmination of his competitive career, but also its final chapter.

From a historical perspective, this transforms a simple line in a results sheet — “1st place” — into something much more meaningful.

The Uruguayan Women's Victory — Another Symbol of the Era

The story of the overall women's winner is equally revealing.

Alexandra Ximena Aguiar Fernandez's victory meant that the women's international summit belonged to an athlete from South America.

This is important because the geography of international fitness was no longer one-dimensional.

By 2008, it was no longer possible to speak of a single centre determining the development of the sport.

Different regional schools were emerging and competing.

European.

Eastern European.

South American.

International competitions allowed these schools to compare their achievements directly on the same stage.

The Revolution of Competitive Categories

The structure of the tournament itself is another important historical document.

The programme included:

Model Fitness, Fitness, Performance, Athletic, Super Athletic, Classic and Extreme.

There were also separate competitions for juniors, masters and disabled athletes.

To a modern observer, such differentiation may appear normal. Historically, however, it reflects a fundamental change in the concept of physical culture.

An athlete no longer had to fit a single universal model.

There were different forms of physical development.

Some athletes represented the aesthetics of Model Fitness.

Others represented Performance.

Others Athletic.

Others Super Athletic or Extreme.

Thus, the competitive system itself recognised the diversity of the athletic physique.

This was one of the defining characteristics of the era.

From Juniors to Athletes Over 60

The age range represented at the tournament is equally remarkable.

At one international event, athletes under 21 competed alongside athletes over 60.

Between them were the Over 40 and Over 50 categories.

This was more than simply a classification system.

It represented a model of sport as a lifelong activity.

A junior could enter the competitive system at a young age.

An adult athlete could continue competing.

After the age of 40, dedicated competitive categories were available.

After 50, there were new opportunities.

And even after 60, an athlete could step onto an international stage.

Historically, this conveyed an important message:

physical culture was no longer perceived exclusively as an activity for the young.

Disabled Athletes — An Important Part of the Picture

The programme also included a separate Disabled Sportsmen category.

The winner was France's Michael Louvel.

The existence of this category is historically significant in its own right.

The international tournament demonstrated that the sporting stage could belong not only to athletes representing an idealised physical model.

It could also provide space for people with different physical abilities.

Within the history of fitness, this reflects the gradual expansion of the very concept of participation in sport.

“Universe” as a Social Model of Sport

The 2008 results protocol should therefore be read as more than a list of placements.

It is effectively a social map of sport.

Within it we find:

youth and maturity; men and women; professional and amateur competition; aesthetic fitness and athletic development; classic and extreme categories; athletes without disabilities and athletes with disabilities; Europe and South America.

All of these elements were brought together within one international competition.

This is one of the defining historical characteristics of the “Universe”.

2008 as the Peak of a Particular Period

The year 2008 becomes even more interesting when viewed in a broader historical sequence.

Official WFF-WBBF statistics show that overall “Universe” winners in different years came from a wide range of countries, including Russia, Latvia, Finland, Argentina, Uruguay, France, South Africa, England and others.

In 2008, the women's overall title went to Uruguay and the men's title to England.

This allows us to draw a broader conclusion.

The “Universe” was not a competition dominated by one national school.

It was an international system in which the geography of champions continually changed.

That is why the historical value of the tournament lies not only in its individual results, but in the broader process it represents.

Vilnius as a Meeting Point of Sporting Traditions

In 2008, Vilnius stood at the intersection of several major developments.

On one side was the strong tradition of Eastern European strength and physical culture.

On another was the growing international importance of fitness.

There was also the expanding participation of Western European athletes.

At the same time, South American competitors were increasingly visible on the international stage.

And finally, the concept of participation was becoming broader, encompassing juniors, masters and athletes with disabilities.

For this reason, the significance of Vilnius cannot be reduced simply to the fact that the tournament took place there.

For a particular moment in history, the city became a meeting point for different currents within the international sporting movement.

History Cannot Be Read Through Medals Alone

If we remove all the names from the 2008 protocol and leave only its structure, we still see an extraordinarily important historical picture.

We see dozens of countries.

We see several continents.

We see numerous categories.

We see different generations.

We see fitness developing beyond traditional bodybuilding.

We see an attempt to create an international system in which different forms of physical culture could exist side by side.

This is the tournament's most important historical legacy.

A medal is the result of one day.

A protocol is a document of an era.

Historical Conclusion

The 2008 WFF-WBBF “Universe” in Vilnius was not simply an international tournament. It was a reflection of a transitional period in the history of international fitness and bodybuilding.

It was a time when established sporting traditions remained highly influential, while a new form of international fitness was emerging — more diverse, more specialised and geographically more open.

Eastern Europe retained a strong position.

Western Europe was actively participating in international competition.

South America was becoming increasingly visible.

The boundaries of a competitive athletic career were expanding.

New categories were emerging.

Women's fitness was developing.

Disabled athletes were being incorporated into competitive programmes.

And the overall titles could travel from Vilnius to Uruguay and England.

This is the historical significance of the 2008 “Universe”.

It does not tell us only who won.

It tells us what the sport itself looked like.

What its geographical landscape was.

What its concepts of physical excellence were.

What its international community was becoming.

And, finally, what that particular moment in history looked like — a period when fitness was becoming increasingly global, diverse and open to new countries, new categories and new generations of athletes.

2008 in Historical Perspective

Today, the tournament can be regarded as one of the archival “snapshots” of its era.

Its records preserve more than statistics.

They preserve the geography of the sport.

They preserve its sporting values.

They preserve its model of international cooperation.

They preserve the understanding of what an athlete should be — and how diverse the path towards physical excellence could become.

For this reason, the 2008 Vilnius “Universe” deserves a place not only in the WFF-WBBF sporting calendar.

It deserves a place in the history of international fitness at the turn of the 21st century — as evidence of an era when the sport was becoming increasingly global, diverse and open to new countries, new categories and new generations of athletes.

W.F.F. – International / W.B.B.F. – International

International Amateur "UNIVERSE" Championship

Overview of Overall Winners

(2000–2026)

During the twenty-seven-year period from 2000 to 2026, the W.F.F. – International / W.B.B.F. – International Amateur "UNIVERSE" Championship has established itself as one of the world's most prestigious events in amateur bodybuilding, fitness, and aerobic fitness. The results achieved over these years reflect not only the highest level of athletic excellence but also the significant contribution of many nations to the development of these sports.

Throughout this period, Overall Winner titles were won by athletes representing more than twenty countries from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The highest number of victories was achieved by athletes from Russia, while Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, Argentina, and Slovakia also ranked among the most successful nations. In recent years, Lithuania and Poland have emerged as the leading countries in the Championship.

In the Men's Overall category, Alexander Nevsky (Russia–USA) achieved an exceptional record by winning the Overall Champion title three consecutive times (2010–2012). This remains a unique achievement in the history of the Amateur "UNIVERSE" Championship.

In the Women's Overall category, Marina Burinskaja (Latvia), Yamila Vanessa Toledo (Argentina), and Olga Bogacz (Poland) each won two Overall titles. Olga Bogacz became the most recent repeat champion by securing consecutive victories in 2025 and 2026.

In the Aerobic Fitness Overall category, Jolanta Mileriūtė (Lithuania) and Alina Olefirenko (Ukraine) each captured the Overall title twice, becoming the most successful athletes in this discipline.

Lithuanian athletes have demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the history of the Championship. During the 2000–2026 period, they won Overall titles in all three divisions—Men, Women, and Aerobic Fitness. Particularly impressive were the recent achievements: Gintarė Staliulionytė won the Aerobic Fitness Overall title in 2024, Marija Steponavičiūtė in 2023, Akvilė Šarkaitė in 2022, Karina Radziabova in 2021, and Piotr Ševčenko became the Men's Overall Champion in 2026. These results confirm the strength of the Lithuanian bodybuilding and fitness school and its ability to prepare athletes capable of competing successfully at the highest international level.

The 2026 Championship once again confirmed the dominance of the Baltic States and Poland. The Overall Champions were Piotr Ševčenko (Lithuania), Olga Bogacz (Poland), and Weronika Schreiber (Poland). Their victories reflect the current trends in international amateur bodybuilding and fitness and demonstrate the growing competitiveness of athletes from this region.

Conclusions

During the period from 2000 to 2026, the Amateur "UNIVERSE" Championship maintained its position as one of the most prestigious international events in amateur bodybuilding, fitness, and aerobic fitness. Overall Champions represented more than twenty countries, demonstrating the truly international character and global reach of W.F.F. – International and W.B.B.F. – International. Although Russian athletes accumulated the highest number of Overall titles, the last decade has clearly been marked by the rapid rise of Lithuania, Poland, and the other Baltic countries. Alexander Nevsky remains the only athlete in Championship history to win the Men's Overall title three consecutive times. Lithuanian athletes have established an outstanding legacy within W.F.F. – International / W.B.B.F. – International by consistently winning Overall titles across different divisions and strengthening the international prestige of the organization. The results of the 2026 Championship confirm that the Baltic States and Poland are currently among the strongest regions in international amateur bodybuilding and fitness.

INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR "UNIVERSE" CHAMPIONSHIP

OVERALL WINNERS

(2000–2026)

Year

Men Overall Winner

Women Overall Winner

Aerobic Fitness Overall Winner

2026

Piotr Ševčenko (Lithuania)

Olga Bogacz (Poland)

Weronika Schreiber (Poland)

2025

Toru Fukutomi (Japan)

Olga Bogacz (Poland)

Nina Jachimkowska (Poland)

2024

Maris Sveiduks (Latvia)

Jelena Bitineva (Latvia)

Gintarė Staliulionytė (Lithuania)

2023

Aleksej Lapsin (Estonia)

Anna Sobolewska Kucharska (Poland)

Marija Steponavičiūtė (Lithuania)

2022

Dmitrij Antonov (Russia)

Marija Sivkova (Russia)

Akvilė Šarkaitė (Lithuania)

2021

Roman Polshin (Estonia)

Hanna Skytta (Finland)

Karina Radziabova (Lithuania)

2020

Michail Malek (Russia)

Olesia Kondratova (Vietnam)

Alisa Klimova (Russia)

2019

Nikolaj Vorobjov (Russia)

Alisa Klimova (Russia)

Farreyra Maryangeles (Argentina)

2018

Golap Rabha (India)

Evelina Stulginskaitė (Lithuania)

Nerina Broggia (Argentina)

2017

Freddy Gaston Van Puenbroeck (Belgium)

Willeke Marles Hoornaert (Belgium)

Julija Gerasimova (Russia)

2016

Marosz Kanas (Slovakia)

Yamila Vanessa Toledo (Argentina)

Marieta Zigalova (Slovakia)

2015

Andrej Rumiancev (Estonia)

Julia Glazyceva (Russia)

Nikola Szydlowska (Poland)

2014

Andrzej Rak (Poland)

Valentina Kozlovskaja (Belarus)

Viktoria Kildiashova-Rang (Russia)

2013

Andrzej Brzezinski (Poland)

Dalvaniza Aquino (Brazil)

Miriam Zigalova (Slovakia)

2012

Alexander Nevsky (Russia–USA)

Yamila Vanessa Toledo (Argentina)

Julija Grisanova (Belarus)

2011

Alexander Nevsky (Russia–USA)

Fernanda Youglar (Argentina)

Klaudija Korpan (Poland)

2010

Alexander Nevsky (Russia–USA)

Tracey Lee Gottschalk (South Africa)

Alina Olefirenko (Ukraine)

2009

Aleksandr Vladimirov (England–Lithuania)

Irina Valette Fedoruk (France)

Lenka Borutova Cervena (Czech Republic)

2008

Dayo Audi (England)

Fernandez Alexandra Ximena Aguiar (Uruguay)

Alina Olefirenko (Ukraine)

2007

Roman Dubovickij (Russia)

Irina Riabova (Russia)

Zaneta Balsewicz (Poland)

2006

Rosalia Dutra de Campos* (Argentina)

Antonio Osta* (Uruguay)

Silvia Malachovska (Slovakia)

2005

Aleksandr Baldin (Russia)

Rachel Kauppila (Finland)

Jolanta Mileriūtė (Lithuania)

2004

Konstantin Zacharov (Russia)

Marina Burinskaja (Latvia)

Jana Vodickova (Czech Republic)

2003

Jurij Karsetjan (Latvia)

Ripert Marie-Pierre Dominique (France)

Sirvanian Renata Kevork (Bulgaria)

2002

Franco Carlotto (Switzerland)

Irina Zincenko (Russia)

Julija Kukina (Latvia)

2001

Mindaugas Kvasys (Lithuania)

Svetlana Pugacheva (Russia)

Jolanta Mileriūtė (Lithuania)

2000

Massimo Monaco (Italy)

Marina Burinskaja (Latvia)

Romina Paoli (Italy)

More information is on international site www.wff.lt

W.F.F.-INTERNATIONAL / W.B.B.F.-INTERNATIONAL "WORLD GRAND PRIX" OVERALL AMATEUR CHAMPIONS (1991–2025)

Over three and a half decades, the W.F.F.-International and W.B.B.F.-International “World Grand Prix” tournaments have become among the most prestigious independent bodybuilding and fitness events in the world. From the inaugural competition in 1991 through 2025, dozens of international “World Grand Prix” tournaments were organized across Europe and Asia, crowning the Overall Champions in both the men's and women's divisions.

The historical results reflect not only the highest sporting achievements but also the Federation's geographical expansion, the participation of new nations, and the development of long-standing bodybuilding traditions in different regions of the world.

Historical Highlights The history of the “World Grand Prix” began in Germany in 1991. Between 1991 and 2025, Overall Champion titles were won by athletes representing nearly twenty countries. During the first two decades, German athletes, particularly in the women's division, were the dominant force. Since 2010, athletes from the Russian Federation have emerged as the leading power, winning the greatest number of Overall titles in both the men's and women's categories. Lithuania remains one of the principal organizational centers of W.F.F.-International. Numerous international “World Grand Prix” tournaments have been held in Klaipėda, Palanga, and Vilkaviškis, where both Lithuanian and international athletes have claimed Overall Champion titles. In recent years, the geographical diversity of champions has expanded further, with winners representing Serbia, Slovakia, Israel, India, Algeria, and several other countries. Men's Division Overview

Throughout the history of the “World Grand Prix”, athletes from the Russian Federation have won the largest number of Overall Champion titles. Competitors from Germany, Lithuania, Iran, and Latvia have also achieved outstanding results.

The following athletes have won two or more Overall Champion titles:

Nikolaj Vorobjov (Russia); Yevgeniy Bryantsev (Russian Federation); Reinaldo Jose Roberto Da Cruz (United Kingdom); Frank Carlotto (Switzerland); Jurgen Koch (Germany).

Their repeated victories demonstrate exceptional athletic excellence, consistency, and the ability to succeed in international competition over many years.

Women's Division Overview

Historically, the women's division has been dominated by athletes from Germany and the Russian Federation, whose competitors have won the greatest number of Overall Champion titles.

Among the most distinguished champions are:

Aleksandra Dolzenkova (Belarus) – four Overall Champion titles; Svetlana Pugacheva (Russian Federation) – three Overall Champion titles; Jolanta Mileriūtė (Lithuania); Edita Daubaraitė (Lithuania); Manuela Franz (Germany); Claudia Muhlhaus (Germany); Sabine Weeke (Germany); Jelena Ivanova (Latvia),

all of whom became Overall Champions on more than one occasion and made a significant contribution to the history of the “World Grand Prix”.

International Expansion

During the past 35 years, “World Grand Prix” tournaments have been organized in Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Bulgaria, the Russian Federation, Belarus, Ukraine, Greece, Austria, Türkiye, the Netherlands, India, and several other countries.

This broad geographical reach confirms that W.F.F.-International has evolved from a European organization into a global sports movement, bringing together athletes and national federations from different continents.

2025 Overall Champions Men

Vyacheslav Rokashkov (Russian Federation) – Kranevo, Bulgaria.

Women

Diana Stavchanskaya (Israel) – Kranevo, Bulgaria.

Conclusion

The history of the “World Grand Prix” from 1991 to 2025 reflects the continuous development and growing international prestige of W.F.F.-International and W.B.B.F.-International. During this period, the Federation established one of the world's longest continuously organized independent bodybuilding and fitness championship series.

The list of Overall Champions demonstrates an exceptionally high standard of competition, sustained international rivalry, and broad geographical representation. It also serves as an important historical record, documenting the achievements of several generations of athletes and highlighting the significant contribution of W.F.F.-International to the history of world bodybuilding.

Chronological List of Overall Champions

Year

Men

Women

2025

Vyacheslav Rokashkov (Russian Federation) – Kranevo, Bulgaria

Diana Stavchanskaya (Israel) – Kranevo, Bulgaria

2024

Dusan Jovanovic (Serbia) – Kranevo, Bulgaria • Gatis Sakne (Latvia) – Vilkaviškis, Lithuania • Oleksii Fedotov (Estonia) – Pärnu, Estonia • Janis Kravalis (Latvia) – Kandava, Latvia

Inna Gusarova (Latvia) – Kranevo, Bulgaria • Jelena Ivanova (Latvia) – Vilkaviškis, Lithuania • Jelena Ivanova (Latvia) – Pärnu, Estonia • Jelena Bitineva (Latvia) – Kandava, Latvia

2022

Rubin Gajnullin (Russia) – Moscow, Russian Federation

Jelena Volkova (Russian Federation) – Moscow, Russian Federation

2021

Roman Polshin (Estonia) – Klaipėda, Lithuania • Maroš Kanasz (Slovakia) – Kranevo, Bulgaria

Karina Sonmez (Türkiye) – Kranevo, Bulgaria • Hanna Skytta (Finland) – Klaipėda, Lithuania

2020

Kushal Changmai (India) – New Delhi, India

Alisa Klimova (Russian Federation) – New Delhi, India

2019

Musa Blamm (Algeria) – Moscow, Russian Federation • Dainius Dzikevičius (Lithuania) – Kranevo, Bulgaria

Valentina Savciuk (Russian Federation) – Moscow, Russian Federation • Marina Yavorovskaja (Ukraine) – Kranevo, Bulgaria

2018

Jevgenij Briancev (Russian Federation) – Sochi, Russian Federation

Julia Medvedeva (Russian Federation) – Sochi, Russian Federation

2017

Sergej Jaciuk (Ukraine) – Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation • Medjit Nazari (Iran) – Sochi, Russian Federation

Aleksandra Antipova (Russian Federation) – Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation • Natalia Abramova (Russian Federation) – Sochi, Russian Federation

2016

Christofer Mewes (Germany) – Wuppertal, Germany

Joanna Fuchs (Germany) – Wuppertal, Germany

2015

Maksim Kazaks (Latvia) – Bobruisk, Belarus • Peter Molnar (Hungary) – Maastricht, Netherlands

Agnė Šukaitytė (Lithuania) – Bobruisk, Belarus • Evelyn Dirocie (Belgium) – Maastricht, Netherlands

2014

Nikolaj Vorobjov (Russian Federation) – Tula, Russian Federation • Reinaldo Jose Roberto Da Cruz (United Kingdom) – Moscow, Russian Federation

Svetlana Pugacheva (Russian Federation) – Tula, Russian Federation • Svetlana Pugacheva (Russian Federation) – Moscow, Russian Federation

2013

Reinaldo Jose Roberto Da Cruz (United Kingdom) – Moscow, Russian Federation • Vitalij Liutov (Russia) – Lviv, Ukraine • Vahid Shishehgar (Iran) – Tula, Russian Federation • Arash Ahmadi (Iran) – Vitebsk, Belarus • Nikolaj Vorobjov (Russia) – Saratov, Russian Federation

Aleksandra Dolzenkova (Belarus) – Moscow, Russian Federation • Natalija Risevskaja (Ukraine) – Lviv, Ukraine • Aleksandra Dolzenkova (Belarus) – Saratov, Russian Federation • Aleksandra Dolzenkova (Belarus) – Vitebsk, Belarus • Aleksandra Dolzenkova (Belarus) – Tula, Russian Federation

2012

Abolfazi Aghakhani (Iran) – Moscow, Russian Federation • Jevgenij Klockov (Russian Federation) – Moscow, Russian Federation • Sergej Kostel (Belarus) – Vitebsk, Belarus

Svetlana Pugacheva (Russian Federation) – Moscow, Russian Federation • Jelena Kursanova (Russian Federation) – Moscow, Russian Federation

2011

Jevgenij Briancev (Russian Federation) – Samara, Russian Federation

Liudmila Senciugova (Russian Federation) – Samara, Russian Federation

2010

Igor Belodedov (Russian Federation) – Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation

Aleksandra Nikolajeva (Russian Federation) – Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation

2009

Raimund Kienreich (Austria) – Alanya, Türkiye

Jolanta Mileriūtė (Lithuania) – Alanya, Türkiye

2008

Dimitrios Mastorakis (Greece) – Eretria, Greece

Jolanta Mileriūtė (Lithuania) – Eretria, Greece

2006

Aleksandr Sevcov (Estonia) – Riga, Latvia

Martina Lepcin (Croatia) – Riga, Latvia

2000

Patrik Heisel (Germany) – Syros, Greece

Claudia Muhlhaus (Germany) – Syros, Greece

1999

Massimo Monaco (Italy) – Baden, Austria

Claudia Muhlhaus (Germany) – Baden, Austria

1998

Jurgen Koch (Germany) – Palanga, Lithuania

Claudia Machmor (Germany) – Palanga, Lithuania

1997

Frank Carlotto (Switzerland) – Mannheim, Germany • Gediminas Bacevičius (Lithuania) – Klaipėda, Lithuania • Jurgen Koch (Germany) – Essen, Germany • Sigitas Griškenas (Lithuania) – Linz, Austria

Edita Daubaraitė (Lithuania) – Mannheim, Germany • Edita Daubaraitė (Lithuania) – Klaipėda, Lithuania • Ines Vogel (Germany) – Linz, Austria • Susana Palma (Spain) – Essen, Germany

1996

Jan Bohlen (Germany) – Kaiserslautern, Germany

Sabine Weeke (Germany) – Kaiserslautern, Germany • Isabelle Streit (France) – Baden, Germany • Daniela Haric (Croatia) – Hannover, Germany

1995

Frank Carlotto (Switzerland) – Essen, Germany

Sabine Weeke (Germany) – Essen, Germany • Alexandra Baumann (Germany) – Hannover, Germany

1994

Hani El Jindawi (Germany) – Pößneck, Germany

Claudia Machmor (Germany) – Pößneck, Germany • Klaudia Rohrs (Germany) – Frankfurt am Main, Germany

1993

Lutz Wilke (Germany) – Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Manuela Franz (Germany) – Frankfurt am Main, Germany

1992

Peter Schmidt (Germany) – Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Manuela Franz (Germany) – Frankfurt am Main, Germany

1991

Burkhard Olf (Germany) – Hessen, Germany

Stefanie Wehr (Germany) – Hessen, Germany