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Ok, well maybe we aren’t the ‘experts’ out there, but Lonnie Teper, Isaac Hinds, and Ron Avidan do manage to have lots of fun, and enjoy the Olympia weekend to it’s fullest. Right after the results of the 2008 Mr. Olympia, we made a video discussing on what we thought, who won, and if our predictions that we made actually came true. Here is the video of ‘The Experts’ that evening. 2008 IFBB Mr. Olympia Experts Discussion Video
Many thought it could not happen, but it did. Dexter Jackson beat Jay Cutler to win his first Mr. Olympia title. Jay, again, was not at his very best at Friday night’s prejudging, but managed to lose 12 pounds by Saturday night to fare much better, and even win the night. However, the point spread was too much from Friday, and Dexter was crowned the champion. It was an unreal moment, and Dexter received a huge standing ovation that last for quite a long time. Phil Heath, in his first Mr. Olympia, reached the upper stardom with 3rd place, proving that he isn’t just all talk and no action. Prove he did, prompting some people to say that Phil might even win next year. Here are the complete results, along with the scores. 2008 IFBB Mr. Olympia Scorecard Results
Adela Garcia was injured this year, so she didn’t compete, which guaranteed us a new Fitness Olympia winner. And Jen Hendershott dominated this year, exploding to another win in the year in which we heard retirement rumors from her. Tracey Greenwood placed second in her best Olympia showing yet, and Kim Scheideler (formally Klein) placed third. Here is the complete scorecard results of the contest. 2008 Fitness Olympia Scorecard Results
Over a favored Gina Aliotti in the hype before the contest, Jenn Gates became the third Figure Olympia champion as she looked absolutely perfect. Jenny Lynn, last year’s winner, came in 4th place, while Zivile Raudoniene looked spectacular in her third place finish. Here are the complete scorecard results from the Figure Olympia. 2008 Figure Olympia Scorecard Results
There is no stopping Iris Kyle. Once again, she has won the Ms. Olympia contest, and four times out of the last five. It truly was no contest this year. Iris again looked great, and defeated Betty Viana-Adkins, Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia, Lisa Aukland and Dayana Cadeau, in that order. Between second to fifth, the scorecard was extremely close, and the final round did matter, when many say it doesn’t. Here are the complete scorecard results. 2008 IFBB Ms. Olympia Scorecard Results
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
Wow. Six IFBB contests were held in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Friday and Saturday, with two weeks left to go before the Olympia Weekend begins. For Bodybuilding and Fitness, this was the last time to qualify for the Olympia, and there were quite a few that competed. Melvin Anthony wanted to show everyone that he will be a force to be reckoned with at the Olympia, defeating Johnnie Jackson and Darrem Charles here, who took second and third. Heavy favorite Toney Freeman dropped to 4th place, while Joel Stubbs took 5th. King Kamali, who we predicted would do well, did improve from his last contest, but still placed 6th. For complete results, click below 2008 IFBB Atlantic City Pro Men’s Complete Results The Master’s Atlantic Pro Men’s Bodybuilding looked like the other men’s show, except missing from the lineup where Melvin Athony and Johnnie Jackson (who are not 40 yet). Here are the scorecard results. 2008 IFBB Atlantic City Pro Masters Men’s Complete Results Can anyone stop Tracey Greenwood? It doesnt look like that, as she has dominate the contest she has entered in the last few months, although coming to the Olympia, it is a whole new ballgame….
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
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
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