Kelly Ryan

Infobox bodybuilder
name = Kelly Ryan


image_caption =
nickname = Flyin' Ryan
birthdate = birth date and age|1972|07|10
birthplace = Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
death_date =
death_place =
height = 5' 3"
weight = (In Season) 110-113 lbs. (Off-Season) 119-125 lbs.
firstproshow = NPC Team Universe Fitness Championships
firstproshowyear = 1998
bestwin = IFBB Fitness International Champion
bestwinyear = 2000
predecessor = Susie Curry
successor = Jenny Worth
yesorretiredyear = Retired 2005

Kelly Ryan (b. July 10, 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a former International Federation of BodyBuilders professional fitness competitor.

Personal and professional background

Kelly Ryan got an early start in her fitness career when, at age eight, she began to train in gymnastics. This would later serve as a foundation for other athletic activities she would become involved with in high school, such as cheerleading and basketball. After high school Kelly decided to pursue journalism at the University of South Carolina. While studying for her degree in journalism she also worked as a choreographer, which would prove very useful in her decision to become a top fitness athlete. Her first fitness competition was the NPC South Carolina State in 1995, where she placed first.

She would eventually end up winning eight fitness competitions. Her background and presence in fitness contests have made her a familiar face at fitness expositions as well as in fitness magazines.

Married to body builder, Craig Titus.

Her 'Flyin Ryan' Routine at the Arnold Classic was mixed by David 'KrusH' Wilmore who also provided the voice over for the announcer in her 'Flyin Ryan' Intro.

Death of Assistant

On December 14, 2005 the burnt corpse of Ryan and Titus' personal assistant Melissa James was discovered inside a Jaguar Car belonging to Kelly Ryan. The couple went into hiding together and were arrested along with suspected accomplice, Anthony Gross, after a nine day investigation. [http://www.titusandryan.com/]

The couple awaited trial in Nevada on charges in the murder of their live-in assistant, Melissa James. James was alleged to have had an affair with Titus. Titus and Ryan are being tried together in the case scheduled to go to court in January 2007. A prosecutor alleged in open court that Titus was part of a plot to murder three witnesses due to testify in the case. No charges have been filed and Titus’ defense lawyer says he doesn’t think that there is enough evidence for charges in the allegation. During this time Ryan's mother died of a heart attack said to have been precipitated by stress. [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/979751071.html?dids=979751071:979751071&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Feb+02%2C+2006&author=Sam+Howe+Verhovek&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=THE+NATION%3B+2+Charged+in+Desert+Killing%3B+Professional+bodybuilders+Craig+Titus+and+Kelly+Ryan+are+accused+in+the+Las+Vegas+slaying+of+their+personal+assistant%2C+Melissa+James.&pqatl=google] [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=LVRB&p_theme=lvrb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1114794D2A94C5A8&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM]

The trial of co-defendant Anthony Gross on arson and accessory to murder charges was separated from the murder trial for Titus and Ryan.

The next trial setting is scheduled for October 18, 2007 at 8:30 am. Judge Jackie Glass is awaiting ruling from the Supreme Court regarding Kelly’s lawyer (Denue’s) motion to withdraw as counsel. Once the Supreme Court rules, the next step is to set a trial date. Ryan remains in custody while Titus has been released on bail.

On May 31, 2008 Kelly Ryan pleaded guilty to arson and entered an Alford plea to battery with a deadly weapon resulting in significant bodily harm. [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/31/national/main4142667.shtml]

Stats

*Height: 5' 3"
*Weight: 120 lbs. Competition; 125 lbs. Off-Season

Competition history

*2004 Fitness International - 2nd place
*2003 Fitness Olympia - 2nd place
*2003 Night Of Champions (fitness) - Champion
*2003 - Fitness International - 3rd place
*2002 - GNC Show of Strength - Champion
*2002 Fitness Olympia - 2nd
*2002 Jan Tana Pro Fitness - 1st
*2002 Show of Strength Pro Fitness - 1st
*2002 Southwest Pro Fitness - 1st
*2001 Fitness Olympia - 3rd
*2001 Pittsburgh Pro Fitness - 1st
*2001 Jan Tana Classic - 1st
*2001 Fitness International - 2nd
*2000 Fitness Olympia - 2nd
*2000 Fitness International - 1st place
*1999 IFBB Fitness Olympia - 2nd place
*1999 IFBB Jan Tana Classic - 1st place
*1999 World Pro Fitness - 2nd place
*1998 Ms. Fitness America - 1st place
*1998 Team Universe Fitness Championships - 1st place and overall winner
*1996 NPC Junior USA Fitness - 3rd

References

*Kelly Ryan's Biography. Accessed 10/31/2006. http://kellyryanonline.com/bio/index.htmlhttp://www.titusandryan.com/

External links

* [http://64.125.97.72/fun/kellyryan.htm Kelly Ryan]