Full Name: Nicole Ball
Nickname: Nikki
Birthdate: August 16, 1976
Birthplace: Alberta, Canada
Height: 5 '4"
Weight: 130lbs (contest); 145lbs (off-season)
Current residence: Alberta, Canada
Occupation: Oilfield Administrator, chef
Website: www.nicoleball.com

PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY:

I am the youngest girl of five children. I have a older sister and three brothers. So yes you guessed it life growing up was rough. It was like having four fathers following me around everywhere!!. Hey besides not allowing me to go to the parties or to my own grad without them there to chaperone and a 11:00 curfew at 18 years old what fun would life have been. (I just keep telling myself that!) In the long run I knew they did it because they loved me so all is good. I have seven dogs. One English Setter and six English Pointers. They are a whole lot of fun. Each year we head down to southern United States and trial with them on wild birds. Generally quail. It is amazing to watch them at work!

Besides all that just living life as a bodybuilder and loving it. I found my true passion in this sport and I hope I never disappoint you. As long as I step foot on any stage I promise to present myself at my best. Hope to see you around.

From fighting an eating disorder to accepting myself for all I am worth has been one of the greatest gifts I have ever been given. The real gift of life and self-acceptance. This is where my bodybuilding life had begun. I started eating on a schedule and lifting weights. I have been picked up as a athlete with Species Nutrition out of New York. An amazing company that truly cares about the sport with nutrition that shows. With my training under Dave Palumbo, I have been so fortunate to have a great success in my competitions. Dave's knowledge and brilliance in this sport continues to improve my physique. Three years in a row now I have qualified for the Ms. Olympia. For this alone I have been extremely fortunate and I owe my thanks to so many who always and continue to believe in me. I cannot thank you enough!!!!

Be true to yourself through whatever life puts in front of you. Respect and pride cannot be given to you, but it will get you further in life than a trophy or contract. It must be earned and only you have the strength to achieve an undefeatable goal. Only you have the power to become far more than you ever dreamed.

So I would like to thank everyone who believed and still believes in me.. I love you and I thank you!!!!

God Bless!
Nicole Ball