Author Topic: 20th Annual Arnold Classic Competitors List (Read 17695 times)

Ron · « **on:** December 26, 2007, 11:41:51 AM »

From www.hardbody.com/news

20th Annual Arnold Classic Competitors

Fitness International Competitors

Regiane Da Silva
Tina Durkin
Bethany Gainey
Tracey Greenwood
Oksana Grishina
Jen Hendershott
Kimberly Klein
Julie Lohre
Tanya Merryman
Mindi O’brien
Julie Palmer
Stacy Simons

Figure International Competitors

Sonia Adcock
Gina Aliotti
Paola Almerico
Catherine Andersen
Natalie Benson
Monica Brant-Peckham
Amy Fry
Bernadette Galvan
Jennifer Gates
Deborah Leung
Juliana Malacarne
Kristal Richardson
Chastity Slone
Brenda Marie Smith
Briana Tindall
Valerie Waugaman
Latisha Wilder
Nicole Wilkins

Ms. International Competitors

Lisa Aukland
Tracy Beckham
Dayana Cadeau
Tazzie Columb
Iris Floyd Kyle
Kristy Hawkins
Rosemary Jennings
Debi Laszewski
Mah-Ann Mendoza
Colette Nelson
Yaxeni Oriquen
Betty Pariso
Brenda Raganot
Annie Rivieccio
Antoinette Thompson
Betty Viana-Adkins

Men's Competitors

Melvin Anthony
Gustavo Badell
Adorthus Cherry
Toney Freeman
Kai Greene
Deshaun Grimez
Phil Heath
David Henry
Dexter Jackson
Johnnie Jackson
Victor Martinez
Desmond Miller
Ronny Rockel
Silvio Samuel
Branch Warren
Hidetada Yamagishi

Scooby · « **Reply #1 on:** December 26, 2007, 12:56:28 PM »

Where are the predictions???
Isaac... Yogi... speak up boyz!!!

Stormcloud · « **Reply #2 on:** December 26, 2007, 01:03:09 PM »

Can't be the right list! No Amanda Savell on it. She placed 2nd last year at the Figure show and with Lado out, should win the contest.

Lift Studios · « **Reply #3 on:** December 26, 2007, 01:35:17 PM »

I thought I'd wait until confirmation was made on arnoldselections.com and then base my predictions on what the charts and graphs say.

I will be making my predictions, doing previews and interviews with the ladies going into the show.

As I mentioned on http://www.hardbody.com/news/2007/12/18/on-the-record-arnold-classic-2008/ a few days ago there would be some surprises. Despite many thinking Mo was retired, not the case. There are a few fresh faces that are great additions to the line-up.

Alex · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2007, 01:44:04 PM »

Oksana Grishina

Lift Studios · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2007, 01:57:29 PM »

Quote from: Alex on December 26, 2007, 01:44:04 PM

Oksana Grishina

Much deserved invite for Oksana.

Congrats to all the ladies who received invites.

Alex · « **Reply #6 on:** December 26, 2007, 02:06:30 PM »

Quote from: Lift Studios on December 26, 2007, 01:57:29 PM

Much deserved invite for Oksana.

Congrats to all the ladies who received invites.

Congrats to all the ladies who received invites.

Oksana

Tre · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2007, 02:19:07 PM »

Malacarne!

Lift Studios · « **Reply #8 on:** December 26, 2007, 02:29:40 PM »

Quote from: Tre on December 26, 2007, 02:19:07 PM

Malacarne!

Brazil representing.

Does this mean you're postponing the reality show and attending the Arnold?

mbell · « **Reply #9 on:** December 26, 2007, 03:45:23 PM »

Congrats to all the ladies. So happy to see Mo still in the mix.

Hey Isaac, where's Amanda Jo???

Lift Studios · « **Reply #10 on:** December 26, 2007, 04:42:08 PM »

Quote from: mbell on December 26, 2007, 03:45:23 PM

Congrats to all the ladies. So happy to see Mo still in the mix.

Hey Isaac, where's Amanda Jo???

Not on the list.

swilkins1984 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 26, 2007, 05:01:06 PM »

Quote from: mbell on December 26, 2007, 03:45:23 PM

Congrats to all the ladies. So happy to see Mo still in the mix.

Hey Isaac, where's Amanda Jo???

I think Amanda said in a bb.com interview that she was waiting until the Olympia next year even though she was 2nd last year. Is Monica actually committed to doing the show or is she just invited? I would love to see her finally get a win before she retires but what else can she possibly do to improve her body? Maybe go back to blonde?

Lift Studios · « **Reply #12 on:** December 26, 2007, 05:28:07 PM »

Quote from: swilkins1984 on December 26, 2007, 05:01:06 PM

Is Monica actually committed to doing the show or is she just invited? I would love to see her finally get a win before she retires but what else can she possibly do to improve her body? Maybe go back to blonde?

Yes, Mo applied to be in the show and committed to doing the show, if she was accepted. Now that she is, fans will see her on stage once again.

Val is getting a great deal of exposure on the American Gladiator commercials - this is great for Val and for all figure competitors. It will bring more attention to IFBB figure and this show in particular.

Rick Lohre · « **Reply #13 on:** December 26, 2007, 06:29:39 PM »

Congratulations to all the athletes who were selected!

A big props to my girl Julie for making the cut! Congrats Baby!

This year definitely brings some new faces and quite a changeup in the lineups, should be interesting!

See you all in Columbus!!

Rick

Nancypro · « **Reply #14 on:** December 26, 2007, 06:54:47 PM »

Congratulations to everone selected for the Arnold fitness/figure and Bodybuilding. And for all of you who dieting through the holidays. Kudos to you!!!! Intense to say the least. I saw the video of the Olympia and Oksana's routine was breathtaking. I just loved it, and Julie's routine was very technical it is going to be a great show for sure. Best wishes to all of you training and dieting right now. Now back to my french fries.....just kidding.

JMentis · « **Reply #15 on:** December 26, 2007, 08:41:58 PM »

Big Congrats to Kristal Richardson and Oksana Grishina!!!! BodyWell Nutrition is very proud to be represented by both ladies. Good luck to everyone with your prep.

Lorie Kimes · « **Reply #16 on:** December 27, 2007, 06:35:09 AM »

Congrats to all the Ladies!!! Especially My friend Julie Lohre

Julie Lohre · « **Reply #17 on:** December 27, 2007, 07:18:08 AM »

Thank you Nancy, Lori and of course my hubby, Rick!!!! I am SOOOO excited to be competing in Columbus. It has been a long time since I competed at a show I can drive to and bring everyone I know

I am also working on an incredible new routine that is top secret. I guarantee it will be more difficult than anything I have attempted in the past. Can't wait to do it for the first time at the Arnold!

Congratulations to all of the women that will grace the stage. This is truly an honor. 9 weeks and counting!
Julie

Krissy C. · « **Reply #18 on:** December 27, 2007, 09:23:20 AM »

Congrats to all the ladies who received an invite-what an honor!!!!!
Special congrats to my fellow Floridians-Kristal and Paola !
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Columbus.

mbell · « **Reply #19 on:** December 27, 2007, 06:38:00 PM »

Quote from: swilkins1984 on December 26, 2007, 05:01:06 PM

I think Amanda said in a bb.com interview that she was waiting until the Olympia next year even though she was 2nd last year.

Hmmmmmmmmmm not! She was prepping for the show!!! I am sad

Cindy · « **Reply #20 on:** December 27, 2007, 08:03:42 PM »

Congrats to everyone!!!
Thats great Paola got an invite!!!

Congrats Julie L!

Denny Crane · « **Reply #21 on:** December 27, 2007, 08:33:46 PM »

Quote from: mbell on December 27, 2007, 06:38:00 PM

Hmmmmmmmmmm not! She was prepping for the show!!! I am sad

I'm the one that's lost, mbell...Empty, I should say. All my life I wanted the Amanda to win the Arnold. It was like a quest, you know? Something burning inside. And I feel like, I don't know, like my pilot light went out...What do we do now?

It's got everything. Sex. Politics. Everything but one key ingredient. Denny Crane. I'm in.

The General · « **Reply #22 on:** December 28, 2007, 06:47:17 AM »

Hey Danny crane since you are in for this show,the General is always present to .........

Danitza · « **Reply #23 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:58:45 AM »

I'm so confused !! How is Amanda NOT competing at the Arnold?

hairdo · « **Reply #24 on:** January 05, 2008, 04:41:03 PM »

why isnt heidi fletcher in this line up?