Category Archives: Olympia

2009 Ms. Olympia, Figure Olympia, and Fitness Olympia Competitor Lists

Here is the competition list of the 2009 Ms. Olympia competitors, in alphabetical order. They are.

1. Heather Armbrust (USA)
2. Lisa Auckland (USA)
3. Nicole Ball (Canada)
4. Dayana Cadeau (Canada)
5. Tina Chandler (USA)
6. Gale Frankie (USA)
7. Kristy Hawkins (USA)
8. Rosemary Jennings (USA)
9. Iris Kyle (USA)
10. Debi Laszewski (USA)
11. Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia (Venezuela)
12. Betty Pariso (USA)
13. Betty Viana-Adkins (Venezuela)

Here are the competitors of the 2009 Fitness Olympia. They are, in alphabetical order,

1. Myriam Capes (Canada)
2. Regiane Da Silva (Germany)
3. Nicole Duncan (USA)
4. Tina Durkin (USA)
5. Adela Garcia (USA)
6. Tracey Greenwood (USA)
7. Tanji Johnson (USA)
8. Shannon Meteraud (USA)
9. Mindi O’Brien (Canada)
10. Julie Palmer (USA)
11. Trish Warren (USA)

Here are the competitors of the 2009 Figure Olympia. They are, in alphabetical order,

1. Gina Aliotti (USA)
2. Teresa Anthony (USA)
3. Huong Arcinas (USA)
4. Monica Brant (USA)
5. Krissy Chin (USA)
6. Meriza De Guzman (USA)
7. Heather Mae French (USA)
8. Amy Fry (USA)
9. Sonia Gonzales (USA)
10. Alicia Renee Harris (USA)
11. Jenny Lynn (USA)
12. Patricia Mello (Brazil)
13. Jessica Putnam (USA)
14. Larissa Reis (Brazil)
15. Kristal Richardson (USA)
16. Felicia Romero (USA)
17. Sherlyn Roy (USA)
18. April (Fortier) Roundtree (USA)
19. Brenda Smith (USA)
20. Erin Stern (USA)
21. Kristi Tauti (USA)
22. Nicole Wilkins-Lee (USA)

After Parties: Flex Party and BB.com Party

Here are two more parties that we are planning to go to.  The Official Flex Bikini Model After Party, and the Bodybuilding.com / Ultimate Nutrition After Party.  Here are the flyers for the two parties.

With over 100 bikini beauties signed on to compete, the 2009 FLEX Bikini Model Search Championships – presented by Amazon.com and brought to you by Ed Hardy- will undoubtedly be bigger and better than ever. So it seemed only fitting that the Official FLEX Bikini Model Search After Party would  be the biggest and best post-Olympia bash in Sin City!

Located on the 64th floor of the ultra-swanky The Hotel at Mandalay Bay, MIX Lounge will play host to the official FLEX Bikini Model Search after party, presented by promoter extraordinaire Jason Dihr. Hundreds of models, athletes and celebrities in the bodybuilding industry are expected to turn out for this can’t-miss event! Rub elbows with the elite, and – if you’re lucky – you just may have your picture taken with one of our beautiful FLEX Bikini Models and appear in an upcoming issue of FLEX magazine!

But that’s not all! Supplement giant ALR Industries pumps the volume up another decibel by hosting their post-Olympia blowout at MIX Lounge as well.  This is without a doubt one you won’t want to miss, as the FLEX Bikini Models turn the heat up to unbearable levels at MIX Lounge in Las Vegas on Saturday night! A limited number of tickets to this exclusive event will be available. Stop by the FLEX booth at the Olympia Expo for more information.

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For the Bodybuilding.com / Ultimate Nutrition After party, this is also an special party at the XS Nightclub at the new hotel called Encoure. Another excellent party to check out.  Check out the Ultimate Nutrition or Bodybuilding.com booth for more information on this after party.

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Olympia: Robin Chang interview

Bodybuilding.com has an excellent interview with Robin Chang as he discusses how the Olympia weekend is run, what fans and competitors can expect come September 24 and what he, as the man in charge, must do to ensure all goes as planned.

To check out the interview, click below

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/robin-chang-09-olympia-interview.htm

Phil Heath Interview

Phil Heath gives an in-depth interview with Bodybuilding.com. Heath says, “I’m probably the only guy on paper right now who could be a multiple Olympia champion and possibly break the record, but with the sport growing each year with more guys, I don’t know if there’s another Phil Heath lurking around. I don’t know if another guy has figured it out who might be better than all of us.”

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Read the full interview here. What do you think… Is Phil Heath going to win the Olympia this year?

Johnnie Jackson: Not Gunna Sing We’re Gunna Bring It

Muscletech‘s Johnnie Jackson says Ben White “has no idea what he started”. This is getting interesting.

Who do you think will prove to be stronger next week in Las Vegas…Johnnie Jackson or Ben White?

2009 Mr. Olympia – Free tickets to the military

For the ninth consecutive year, the Weider Family, American Media Inc./Weider Publications and the IFBB Pro League, have authorized military personnel with a valid ID card to attend the Olympia Expo, Ms. Olympia Figure, Ms. Olympia, and Mr. Olympia competitions free of charge.

“Since 2001, it has been our privilege to have over 5000 military personnel attend the Olympia events as our special guest and we look forward to continuing this tradition and thanking them for all they do,” said Joe Weider.  “We appreciate the tremendous sacrifices they make on our behalf and to show our respect, admiration and support, we are honored to provide these complimentary tickets,” added AMI Chairman, President and CEO David Pecker and IFBB Professional League Chairman, Jim Manion.

Active duty/retired members of all five branches of the military and the National Guard will be provided complimentary tickets for themselves and one guest. Signs indicating where to pick up the tickets will be located near the ticket center at the Orleans Hotel.

Free tickets are limited and are offered on a first come first served basis until the supply of free tickets is exhausted.

To reserve tickets, please e-mail Vincent and Melissa Mae Jackson at Mr.O_Jackson@live.com to have your name added to the authorization list.

This offer expires 17 September 2009.

2008 Olympia Expo Swami Showdown – Isaac vs. Ron

At the 2008 Ironman Pro, Isaac vs. Ron went at it in the Gladiator Jousting Challenge, and Ron pulled through, with a blow that sent Isaac off the ground.  At the 2008 Olympia, once again, the two went out it again, while Lonnie Teper was the emcee of this event. Two rounds, and the so-called ‘Experts’ fought there way towards a battle in which LT gets knocked down at the end!


Olympia 2008 – Free full size gym on the floor at the expo

Well, it is time to work out, even when you are in Vegas at the Olympia Expo.

That is because Muscletech is setting up a full size gym on the floor to work out! They are also having the following athletes give seminars / training sessions there.  This gym will also be available for the attendees for a free workout.  
 
Friday:

11-12: Branch Warren
12-1: Richard Jones
2-3: Deshaun Grimez
3-4: Joel Stubbs

Saturday

11-12:  Deshaun Grimez
12-1: Richard Jones
2-3: Shaun Crump

2008 Olympia: Who is qualified to compete?

Two weeks away from the 2008 Olympia, and the Mr. Olympia, Ms. Olympia and Fitness Olympia qualified competitors are complete, with only the IFBB Tournament of Champions left to go to qualify in Figure. So far, 87 competitors are qualified to compete this year, and here are the lists, in order of how they qualified.

2008 IFBB Olympia Weekend Qualified Competitors

For those of you that are interested on who qualified in 2007, here is the list

2007 IFBB Olympia Weekend Qualified Competitors

Olympia 2008: Jay Cutler vs Dexter Jackson

Ah, the guys at Flex Magazine have made some funny videos featuring Jay Cutler and Dexter Jackson in their comedic best as they rival on who will look the best for the 2008 Mr. Olympia. Here are a few of the videos.

Jay Cutler vs. Dexter Jackson Part One

Jay Cutler vs. Dexter Jackson Part Two

Jay Cutler vs. Dexter Jackson Part Three

Jay Cutler vs. Dexter Jackson Part Four

Olympia 2008: Bodybuilding.com’s video series

The 2008 Olympia Video Series is on a roll, and so far, seven videos have been filmed. Watch as Bob Cicherillo, courtesy of Bodybuilding.com, goes around the country, visiting various competitors as the get ready for the Olympia, and watch them trains, joke around, and answer questions. Here are the first 7 video series.

Episode #1: Jay Cutler

Episode #2: Gustavo Badell

Episode #3: Dexter Jackson

Episode #4: Kristal Richardson

Episode #5: Toney Freeman

Episode #6: Jay Cutler – Part 2

Episode #7: Phil Heath