A native of Wisconsin, Atwood's first NPC (National Physique Committee) competition came in 2000, where he placed 1st place in the super-heavyweight class of the Junior USA.
2002 NPC Natural Northern Figure Championships-1st (Short) and Overall
His first NPC (National Physique Committee) competition came in 1995, where he placed 1st in the heavyweight class of the NPC Palm Springs competition.
Soon after, she competed in her first national fitness event in the National Physique Committee (NPC) "Figure" competition.
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Born in Brazil of Italian descent, Melo moved to the United States in 2004 and competed at local NPC events, starting with 2009 Ft.