Author Topic: What happend to Garrett downing (Read 8001 times)

Aerian · « **on:** January 12, 2010, 11:05:41 PM »

Anyone Know? Had a good solid start as an ifbb pro then just disappeared after some injuries.

TrapsMcLats · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2010, 11:23:16 PM »

I think he was pretty down on the extremes needed to come into contest winning condition. dude had outstanding shape and structure, if he had wanted to, he could've gone pretty far.

Matt C · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2010, 11:23:44 PM »

Quote from: Aerian on January 12, 2010, 11:05:41 PM

Anyone Know? Had a good solid start as an ifbb pro then just disappeared after some injuries.

How do you pronounce your user name?

Blockhead · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2010, 11:24:02 PM »

Hahahaha! Still working full-time as a 'Mental Health Care Technician'.

- Block!

TRIX · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2010, 11:31:14 PM »

# Height: 5'7"
# Off Season Weight: 235 lbs
# Competition Weight: 217 lbs

Competitive Record

* 2002 AUSTRALIA PRO INVITATIONAL - 6th
* 2002 SAN FRANCISCO GRAND PRIX - 9th
* 2002 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX - 7th
* 2002 IFBB Arnold Classic - 14th
* 2002 IRONMAN PRO INVITATIONAL - 7th
* 2001 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX - 8th
* 2001 European Pro Championships - 9th
* 2001 Arnold Classic - 10th
* 2001 SAN FRANCISCO GRAND PRIX - 6th
* 2001 IRONMAN PRO INVITATIONAL - 6th
* 2000 Toronto Pro - IFBB -- 8th
* 2000 Night of Champions - IFBB -- 13th
* 1999 NPC USA Heavyweight 1st Place and Overall Runner-up
* 1998 USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 3rd
* 1998 IFBB North American, Heavyweight,3rd
* 1997 Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 3rd
* 1997 USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 7th
* 1996 North American Championships - IFBB,
* 1996 HeavyWeight, 2nd
* 1996 USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 5th

small, i'd expect a guy 5'7 to be atleast 240 on stage, 217 is a joke

WillGrant · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2010, 12:27:26 AM »

Quote from: TRIX on January 12, 2010, 11:31:14 PM

# Height: 5'7"
# Off Season Weight: 235 lbs
# Competition Weight: 217 lbs

Competitive Record

* 2002 AUSTRALIA PRO INVITATIONAL - 6th
* 2002 SAN FRANCISCO GRAND PRIX - 9th
* 2002 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX - 7th
* 2002 IFBB Arnold Classic - 14th
* 2002 IRONMAN PRO INVITATIONAL - 7th
* 2001 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX - 8th
* 2001 European Pro Championships - 9th
* 2001 Arnold Classic - 10th
* 2001 SAN FRANCISCO GRAND PRIX - 6th
* 2001 IRONMAN PRO INVITATIONAL - 6th
* 2000 Toronto Pro - IFBB -- 8th
* 2000 Night of Champions - IFBB -- 13th
* 1999 NPC USA Heavyweight 1st Place and Overall Runner-up
* 1998 USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 3rd
* 1998 IFBB North American, Heavyweight,3rd
* 1997 Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 3rd
* 1997 USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 7th
* 1996 North American Championships - IFBB,
* 1996 HeavyWeight, 2nd
* 1996 USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 5th

small, i'd expect a guy 5'7 to be atleast 240 on stage, 217 is a joke

Looks pretty good though.
I always think down syndrome when I see his name for some reason

HTexan · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2010, 12:34:18 AM »

Quote from: Matt C on January 12, 2010, 11:23:44 PM

How do you pronounce your user name?

banned username?

Boost · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2010, 01:34:22 AM »

He broke both legs in a snowboarding accident and couldn't regain the leg size he once had.

Benny B · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2010, 04:08:59 AM »

Quote from: TheBlockHead on January 12, 2010, 11:24:02 PM

Hahahaha! Still working full-time as a 'Mental Health Care Technician'.

- Block!

What's so funny, Cue Ball Head?

JasonH · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2010, 04:19:39 AM »

He'll be back once he's completed his business trip with Squadfather.

Blockhead · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2010, 08:51:03 AM »

Quote from: Benny Blanco on January 13, 2010, 04:08:59 AM

What's so funny, Cue Ball Head?

If you knew the inside joke to my post you'd be laughing to!

- Block!

YoungBlood · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2010, 09:14:50 AM »

Quote from: TRIX on January 12, 2010, 11:31:14 PM

# Height: 5'7"
# Off Season Weight: 235 lbs
# Competition Weight: 217 lbs

small, i'd expect a guy 5'7 to be atleast 240 on stage, 217 is a joke

In this day and age, with people thinking Dexter Jackson actually does weigh 235 (

), it does seem small.
However I remember seeing Garret in an M & F mag about ten years ago, and they did an article on some type of endurance event...not exactly sure but they had to ride bikes, walk up a mountain etc...I remember Garret saying "I loved doing this, but with my added size it makes everything far more difficult than if I were to be X amount of lbs lighter." The article showed a picture of Garret riding a bicycle, and the guy looked like he was on a tricycle.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2010, 09:22:14 AM »

Leg infection kept him busy...

...always liked the photos in flex where he was about to eat a turkey...

Blockhead · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2010, 10:07:01 AM »

Quote from: _bruce_ on January 13, 2010, 09:22:14 AM

Leg infection kept him busy...

...always liked the photos in flex where he was about to eat a turkey...

Yea, Garrett tends to like that 'white meat' .. knowatImsayin?

- Block!

Benny B · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2010, 10:10:55 AM »

Quote from: TheBlockHead on January 13, 2010, 08:51:03 AM

If you knew the inside joke to my post you'd be laughing to!

- Block!

"Inside jokes" don't go over well on public message boards, dipshit.

YoungBlood · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2010, 10:26:34 AM »

Quote from: Benny Blanco on January 13, 2010, 10:10:55 AM

"Inside jokes" don't go over well on public message boards, dipshit.

Benny Blanco hits bingo.

Topskin69 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2010, 01:03:22 PM »

I just spoke to an informed source, and Garret is currently dividing his time between, regular international trips with UNICEF, raising awareness for Postpartum depression, and making pilgrimages to the Bodh Gaya, in search for deeper spiritual enlightenment.

He should be returning to the competitive stage, ready to "Do some damage!" in due time.

M!

Matt C · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2010, 01:09:01 PM »

Quote from: HTexan on January 13, 2010, 12:34:18 AM

banned username?

I think so.

Mars · « **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2010, 01:32:37 PM »

looked a hundred times better than jay butler. he got screwed just as bad as aaron baker.

War-Horse · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2010, 02:17:57 PM »

I talked to him at an olympia expo awhile ago. Very nice and easygoing, i was with my wife so we talked about family. Hes a family man and doesnt care for the hrdcore drug regimens that the top pros do. Kind of like richard jones.....tons of potential but keeps it at arms bay for competing.

Aerian · « **Reply #20 on:** January 13, 2010, 05:13:49 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on January 12, 2010, 11:23:44 PM

How do you pronounce your user name?

I say it like "air..e..in. I am an Aries, so that makes me an Arien, or how ever you spell it. I just like spelling it Aerian

WillGrant · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2010, 05:17:11 PM »

Quote from: Aerian on January 13, 2010, 05:13:49 PM

I say it like "air..e..in. I am an Aries, so that makes me an Arien, or how ever you spell it. I just like spelling it Aerian

Are you blonde with blue eyes

Aerian · « **Reply #22 on:** January 13, 2010, 05:18:20 PM »

Quote from: WillGrant on January 13, 2010, 05:17:11 PM

Are you blonde with blue eyes

Man i wish. I am dirty blond with Hazel eyes. Hitler might disapprove. lol

benchmstr · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2010, 05:21:35 PM »

he dropped out of BB due to anal prolaps from his "personal posing"...

bench

Parker · « **Reply #24 on:** January 13, 2010, 05:23:47 PM »

Quote from: Mars on January 13, 2010, 01:32:37 PM

looked a hundred times better than jay butler. he got screwed just as bad as aaron baker.

T was that muskrat that he had on top of his head that kept him from top 5 finishes. Plus, he never really came in condition, he kinda had a thick skin look. He reminds me of Patrick Lynn.