Jill Dufresne of Amelia has won the Northern Kentucky Bodybuilding and Figure Bikini Championships. The competitions took place at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington.

The Clermont countian and mother of three children was the champion of both the Overall and Class B division events.

The championship crowns were based on her overall appearance and muscle tone. This was the first competition in which she has competed.

“I worked 12 weeks to get ready for this show,” she said. “The hardest part of getting ready was the diet. Working out (weight training) was not that hard.

“This was definitely a surprise winning the championship especially with this being my first show. I am very surprised and very pleased.”

Success in physique competitions is nothing new for the Dufresne family. Jill’s husband, Tony, has earned accolades in men’s bodybuilding championship meets.

The next level of competitions planned by the Batavia Township resident will also include North American figure bikini and bodybuilding contests.