Author Topic: Australian bodybuilding ... is there a future?? (Read 23517 times)

New Hank Wood · « **on:** May 10, 2007, 03:40:36 AM »

We produce some great natural bodybuilders down under. However, the problem is, as soon as they start winning a few shows they disappear off the radar.

Australia has never produced a Mr Olympia or an Arnold champion ( the only two tournaments that matter).

What is going wrong down-under?

Are Aussies just more interested in the beach and babes, and less concerned about building a freaky physique?

AVBG · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2007, 03:56:49 AM »

looking forward to readng some responses

Saxon · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2007, 04:03:54 AM »

I was going to write something about all Aussies being descended from rapists, murders, thieves and sheep rustlers but then you would fit in well at Pro shows

Mat · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2007, 04:05:12 AM »

Well the ANB is a joke first off - as soon as they get some decent drug testing criteria they may help improve the sport. I mean, the winners of each class should be tested instead of picking anyone at random. Who cares if the guy that placed last is on the gear??

Theoak* · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2007, 04:06:28 AM »

Simple we dont have access to the amount of aas, gh and all the other goodies the states and europe has. Its all dried up here because our fuck head government would rather focus on cleaning up on steroids then putting a stop to our ever growing ecstasy and ice epidemic that has hit our streets.

Luke Wood · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2007, 04:24:19 AM »

Quote from: hank wood on May 10, 2007, 03:40:36 AM

We produce some great natural bodybuilders down under. However, the problem is, as soon as they start winning a few shows they disappear off the radar.

Australia has never produced a Mr Olympia or an Arnold champion ( the only two tournaments that matter).

What is going wrong down-under?

Are Aussies just more interested in the beach and babes, and less concerned about building a freaky physique?

The great late Sonny Schimidt won the Masters Mr Olympia!!!!

ThaRealist · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2007, 04:26:36 AM »

Quote from: Theoak* on May 10, 2007, 04:06:28 AM

Simple we dont have access to the amount of aas, gh and all the other goodies the states and europe has. Its all dried up here because our fuck head government would rather focus on cleaning up on steroids then putting a stop to our ever growing ecstasy and ice epidemic that has hit our streets.

Isn't it such a blessing that governments focus on AAS rather than the proven recreational drugs that causes deaths daily....God love the Government....

musclecenter · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2007, 04:32:28 AM »

Quote from: AVBG on May 10, 2007, 03:56:49 AM

looking forward to readng some responses

As my point,Australia is one of best countries to workout !!
wonderfull food !!!
beautyfull sunshine & beaches ......
A bright future for Australian bodybuilding !

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This pic of mine (left one)was taken in 1988 IFBB World Championships ,Australia

Luke Wood · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2007, 04:45:02 AM »

Awsome shot!!! Where was that show held? in Sydney?? Who competed?? do you have more pics? I love this kind of stuff!

musclecenter · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2007, 04:58:21 AM »

Quote from: Luke Wood on May 10, 2007, 04:45:02 AM

Awsome shot!!! Where was that show held? in Sydney?? Who competed?? do you have more pics? I love this kind of stuff!

Hi,Mate
The contest had held in Mirage Hotel ,Brisbane
I competed in L-heavy weight .(Lee Priest in ligthweight, Sonny Schmit in L-heavy weight too,.....)
In the pic I posed with China's athlete.
I try to find more pics....

musclecenter · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2007, 05:11:41 AM »

with British bodybuilder Ian Dowe.

(Ian Dowe still competing ,2004 World Amateur Championships - IFBB, Masters 50+, 2nd

2005 World Amateur Championships - IFBB, Masters 50+, 3rd)

Luke Wood · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2007, 05:14:33 AM »

Thats fantastic mate!!! Try and find some shots!!! i can remember this!!! i was in Brisbane for Expo 88!!! do you remember that!! I was 12 years old!

musclecenter · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2007, 05:23:11 AM »

Quote from: Luke Wood on May 10, 2007, 05:14:33 AM

Thats fantastic mate!!! Try and find some shots!!! i can remember this!!! i was in Brisbane for Expo 88!!! do you remember that!! I was 12 years old!

I want to say again :Australia is a wonderfull country !!

Yes, Expo 88 had held as same time .
I visited my Australian friend in Caloundgata (?,close to airport) and war museum there ....

Luke Wood · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2007, 05:28:08 AM »

Quote from: musclecenter on May 10, 2007, 05:23:11 AM

I want to say again :Australia is a wonderfull country !!

Yes, Expo 88 had held as same time .
I visited my Australian friend in Caloundgata (?,close to airport) and war museum there ....

Yes Coolangatta Airport!!! Beautiful place there!!

Mark1 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2007, 05:31:10 AM »

not much of a future. we're relying on you Luke. Stop training like a girly man and kick some arse....

j/k about the training.

Vince B · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2007, 05:41:31 AM »

There have been several world class Australian bodybuilders. None have won the Mr Olympia but perhaps Bev Francis should have won the Ms Olympia many times.

Peter McCarthy, Adrian Batho, Dan Mahoney, Luke Wood, Lee Priest, John Terilli, Roger Walker, Frank Colombera, Terry Mitsos, Les Spendlove, Guy Grundy, Sonny Schmidt, and many others. Some won the NABBA Mr Universe like Terilli and others won international titles like Walker and McCarthy. Lots of talent downunder.

Tredders · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2007, 05:45:01 AM »

Quote from: Mark1 on May 10, 2007, 05:31:10 AM

not much of a future. we're relying on you Luke. Stop training like a girly man and kick some arse....

j/k about the training.

LOL

AVBG · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2007, 11:35:57 AM »

Again "Hank Wood" has been exposed as another clueless troll. Australia (per capita) has produced some great bodybuilders over the years as noted by VB (Peter McCarthy, Adrian Batho, Dan Mahoney, Luke Wood, Lee Priest, John Terilli, Roger Walker, Frank Colombera, Terry Mitsos, Les Spendlove, Guy Grundy, Sonny Schmidt) all these guys developed world class physiques.

If Australia's population (20 odd million) was comparable to the US (300 million), the pro ranks would be full of Aussies.

Mydavid · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2007, 11:54:20 AM »

I may be wrong, but isn't Lee Priest and Sonny Schmidt Australian? Of course Luke Wood too.

Lisa

the shadow · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2007, 11:56:38 AM »

Quote from: Big Dicked Bob on May 10, 2007, 04:11:59 AM

dude whats the name of this chick?...

Luke Wood · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2007, 03:41:15 PM »

Quote from: Mydavid on May 10, 2007, 11:54:20 AM

I may be wrong, but isn't Lee Priest and Sonny Schmidt Australian? Of course Luke Wood too.

Lisa

Yes i mention in a earlier post that Sonny Schmidt won the Masters Mr Olympia and yes Lee Priest won the the overall Australia title at only 17!!!

Mydavid · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2007, 04:36:46 PM »

Quote from: Luke Wood on May 10, 2007, 03:41:15 PM

Yes i mention in a earlier post that Sonny Schmidt won the Masters Mr Olympia and yes Lee Priest won the the overall Australia title at only 17!!!

My bad

Lisa

wgtnmuscle1 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2007, 08:30:38 PM »

also dont forget guys like
neil gardner and sam ioannidis

AVBG · « **Reply #23 on:** May 10, 2007, 08:59:05 PM »

Quote from: wgtnmuscle1 on May 10, 2007, 08:30:38 PM

also dont forget guys like
neil gardner and sam ioannidis

Of course.. MONSTADWARF!!! A true legend of Aussie BB as is Sam "the man" Ioannidis, gee he had some killer wheels!

vikingpower · « **Reply #24 on:** May 10, 2007, 09:01:02 PM »

australian people sleep when they should be awake, they have tiny mouths and bushy hair ... they drink fosters and do weird things the outback ... they call pakis lebs and feed their children to dingos

i fucking hate every last one of htem

except for gina former farnsworth