Badell, one a top-tier Olympia competitor (3rd in both 2004 and 2005), placed a disappointing 11th at the Arnold Classic in March. But he rebounded in New Jersey by taking the stage in his best condition since finishing second to Phil Heath at the 2008 Ironman Pro.
Hidetada Yamagaishi placed second while Troy Alves placed third to round out the top three. Melvin Anthony, the 2008 champion who entered as the odds-on favorite, placed fourth in the biggest surprise of the contest.
In the 202 class, Flex Lewis earned the second 202 win of his young career. Lewis now enters the 202 Showdown on Olympia Weekend looking to improve on his third-place finish from a year ago. Jose Raymond and Clarence placed second and third, respectively.
(From Flexonline)