2014 Olympia - After 30 Years - Goodbye IFBB - no way Heath won!

[Papper]

I always thought 1980 was a questionable win for Arnold. then I realized, Arnold only looked worse compared to his own best.

I don't see how the smaller Mentzer beat him with a flatter chest, worse arms and shoulder and and no better legs or at least not much better.

But Platz looked awesome in the movie.

[Mr.1derful]

I've been a fan and follower of the IFBB for 30 years now and after watching this year's Olympia I think its time to stop......

The IFBB has completely lost its way. All the true bodybuilding values have gone. Its just about politics now and promoting their favourite puppets. No way Heath won and no way he is worthy of being a 4 time Mr Olympia. There are no personalities and its just like a re-run each year. With all the drugs these day most of the top guys can't hold their conditioning so by the time the free posing comes along, they are all smooth and look like shit.

IFBB - Take a look at the line ups of the past, particularly the early and mid '90's and maybe consider saving the sport before its too late. I am seeing Arnold in November when he comes to the Uk and I will be giving him my opinion (and the opinion of most fans it seems!)

Please accept a complimentary crying towel courtesy of Gifted Nutrition.

[6 Reps]

You know what I think the letters "IFBB" stand for:

I Fuck Body Builders

 

[The Ugly]

Happens every year, dudes bitching about the judges. Not saying there aren't legitimate gripes some years, but how can you possibly be surprised?

[The Grim Lifter]

The problem is Kai is bigger than Phil, condition similar and neither structure is as good as greats past.

Haney outsized everyone in his day
Dorian at least outsized and out conditioned the competition
Ronnie outsized everyone and early on outsized and outconditioned Nasser

Phil doesn't

[rudylrichards]

Mr.O  1985  Beckles second at twice Haney’s age, he should have won

What are you smoking    I've never heard anyone say that! Should they have factored in his age & given him points for that ?  Beckles had great bicep peaks, that was it. Haney had great chest, back, much bigger with a smaller waist than Beckles & he beat him in every single pose, even front double bicep.

Besides, there was not proof of Beckles age, he didn't even know how old he was.

[rudylrichards]

So because it is split 50-50 on how should of won the Olympia (Phil Heath vs. Kai Greene) and you didn't get your way, the IFBB has lost its way.  Um no... many who were there saw Phil win over Kai.  Phil's back was incredible.  And while this may not have been Phil at his best, Kai was thick, but started off slow (and then gained sharpness). 

X2, except it was more like a 60/40 split for Phil.

[GraniteCityDon]

Bertil, IMO, dominated the O in 83 and was shafted purely for political reasons. Worst i have seen:

Above comp

Jay beating Victor in 07

Ronnie beating Jay in 01

[NarcissisticDeity]

Bertil, IMO, dominated the O in 83 and was shafted purely for political reasons. Worst i have seen:

Above comp

Jay beating Victor in 07

Ronnie beating Jay in 01

LMAO ' dominated '

Bertil looked great in a couple of poses , people talk about Heath being narrow? Here he is being dominated by a but who weighs 188lbs

[El Diablo Blanco]

Heath won, that is not in question.  The question is how did anyone get allowed to win when they failed to look good.

[Benito Mutumbo]

Another lowlife of this was Freddy Smalls.  The worst competitor ever on the Olympia stage.
His posing routine was horrific.

[Trev]

So because it is split 50-50 on how should of won the Olympia (Phil Heath vs. Kai Greene) and you didn't get your way, the IFBB has lost its way.  Um no... many who were there saw Phil win over Kai.  Phil's back was incredible.  And while this may not have been Phil at his best, Kai was thick, but started off slow (and then gained sharpness). 

Not the case, its all politics now and the IFBB just want their Pretty Boy yes man puppet in the number one spot. The judging criteria has been getting lost for years and now the physiques are not judged properly at all. My result would see Shawn Rhoden up there so its nothing to do with the top 2 result this year its just the constant supporting of who takes the most drugs. Its bodybuilding not gut building  -  Most of the top 10 look like shit!