(VODKA) 97 Levrone & Coleman - POSING & Story

[SomeKindofMonster]

With a knock on the door of Kevin Levrone at the last contest
of the Post 1997 Olympia tour; you'll hear the story from
Kevin & Ronnie Coleman themselves about what happened.
Ronnie brought a physique IMHO that would have been the best on the 1997 Olympia Stage; just a week or so too late. I think the physique he brought to Russia that night was the best of the 1997 season. Chad helped Ronnie be more consistent but at around 250 ripped pounds; (Coffee & Vodka and some Levrone advice) served Ronnie as The Chad for one night.
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[Nether Animal]

Ronnie looked better in 96,,, still sick there

[SomeKindofMonster]

Ronnie looked better in 96,,, still sick there

It's all subjective of course so I respect your opinion.
The top 5 physiques in no particular order in 1997 were:
Flex Wheeler 1997 ASC - but he was only 220 pounds, so I
think this version of Ronnie would be too muscular.
1997 ASC Nasser - Looked better than at the Olympia
where he was down 10 pounds but flatter.
1997 Dorian - His worst outing but still dense & dangerous.
1997 Spain Grand Prix - Kevin Levrone.
1997 Russian Grand Prix -Coleman - I think his back would
be the deciding factor especially since Kevin was about the same in
Russia as Spain...and same thing with Nasser as far as the back.

[Nether Animal]

Dorian would have brought something special in 97 if not for the injuries. His back was insane.

[Parker]

Dorian would have brought something special in 97 if not for the injuries. His back was insane.

But here is the thing, he was injured. The only "something special" was in 93.

[SomeKindofMonster]

But here is the thing, he was injured. The only "something special" was in 93.

Honestly, Reading on GetBig has given me a much bigger appreciation
for his physique than I initially had.
Here is a post I made on my Instagram just a few days ago.

Dorian Yates at his best. He may have been slightly drier in 1995 but I think his legs lose a little fullness when bone dry. Add the good bicep in 93 and I think you have his best. He actually had a very impressive Front Double until his injury. Check my recent Yates video about an interesting story at www.YouTube.com/c/kcdarin. Called sick but shredded.
 

[Earl1972]

Dorian would have brought something special in 97 if not for the injuries. His back was insane.

how did the injuries make his waist look so big?

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[SomeKindofMonster]

how did the injuries make his waist look so big?

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He's actually said 1997 was the 1st & only year he used Insulin & hinted
that he thought it was the culprit. I think he talked about it on Joe Rogan
but not 100%.
Anyway, Kevin may have brought his best physique ever at the 1997 Spain
Grand Prix. It's the 1st time since pictures of the 1994 Arnold I've seen
striations in his quads. My Favorite versions are the 1995 Olympia; The big
physique at the 1996 Arnold & the 97 Spain.
Here's a review from BodyXtreme who called Spain his best ever.
A great combo of size, aesthetics and very conditioned.
BTW - He was huge at the Hungary GP just not as diced as Spain.
LINK: http://www.body-xtreme.com/bodybuilding/tuesday-time-travel---ifbb-spain-grand-prix-%2797/90.htm

OK, I found it..Around 1:15 he definitely says his waist started bloating
when he started using Slin. Gotta love his honesty!