Award-winning bodybuilder Michelle Johnson of Little Egg Harbor made history Oct. 7 at the NPC Utah Classic in Salt Lake City as overall winner in the figure division, placing first in both figure B class and figure masters (age 35-plus), and first place winner in both women’s physique open and physique masters 35-plus.

To show for her dedication to her sport, Michelle Johnson (above right) has two trophies at her feet, a medal around her neck and a crown on her head. (Photo courtesy National Physique Committee)
Before five judges Johnson performed her poses and a choreographed routine to “Down With the Sickness” by Disturbed in front of a packed auditorium at Cottonwood High School, she said.
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