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NPC National Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini contest – Nov 20-21st
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.– (BUSINESS WIRE) –The big guns are loaded and the bombshells will be out in full force! The NPC Nationals returns to South Florida – this time at one of the classiest resorts in Florida – the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood! With more than 500 of the ultimate bodybuilding, figure and bikini athletes from 50 states competing, it looks like the 2009 Nationals will be the biggest one ever!
This pro qualifier – each class winner qualifies for the professional Grand Prix tour – will be held right in the host hotel in the Westin’s Great Hall and is billed as the “BATTLE AT THE BEACH 2009” – where the best of the nation’s NPC athletes vie for their pro status, at the one event that sets the standard – the event that features the best from across America…and is the road to the Olympia! The sanctioning body, the National Physique Committee of the USA (NPC), the NCAA of competitive amateur bodybuilding, sanctions more than 1,000 events around the country, which lead up to this – its “crown jewel” and premier championship event.
Show hours are:
Men’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Bikini Preliminaries – Friday, November 20, 4:30 p.m. (Tickets $50 – General Admission)
Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Figure Preliminaries – Saturday, November 21, 8:30 a.m. (Tickets $35 – General Admission)
Finals for all Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini – Saturday, November 21, 6:30 p.m. (Tickets $125 & $75 – All Seats Reserved)
Tickets are available at www.nationalbodybuilding.com or at the door.
And the Expo – More than 60 of the country’s most popular sports related companies will exhibit their products right there in the Great Hall where the competition takes place. Many of the current IFBB pro bodybuilders, fitness and figure athletes, along with many other sports celebrities will be in attendance
Weider Global Nutrition to Pursue Pending Lawsuit Against GLG Life Tech
From the PR Newswire, by Weider Global Nutrition
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ — GLG-Weider Sweet Naturals (“Sweet Naturals”) is a joint venture between GLG Life Tech Corporation (“GLG”) and Weider Global Nutrition (“Weider”), combining GLG’s knowledge of stevia and Weider’s expertise in marketing, sales and distribution of health and nutritional products. In their Shareholders’ Agreement, GLG and Weider stated their intention was to maximize stevia-based product sales through Sweet Naturals throughout the world. On October 14, 2009, however, GLG announced that it formed its own sales team for stevia-based products. On November 4, 2009, Weider filed a Statement of Claim against GLG with the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Canada, stating claims for breach of the Shareholders’ Agreement, misrepresentations by GLG and its Chairman/CEO, and for breach of fiduciary duties. The Statement of Claim is a public court record.
Weider remains committed to supporting Sweet Naturals, which continues to market stevia-based products, and GLG has represented that it will continue to supply Sweet Naturals. Although Weider is hopeful it can resolve its dispute with GLG — and improve Sweet Naturals’ service to its customers — Weider intends to maintain the lawsuit to protect and enforce its interests.
Kraft Foods selling its Balance Bar business
Kraft Foods has agreed to sell its Balance Bar business to Brynwood Partners of Greenwich, Connecticut. The transaction is expected to close on November 21, 2009. The new company plans to operate as Balance Bar Company.
Kraft Foods will continue to distribute, provide HQ/retail coverage and manage the Balance Bar business for an extended period of time post-closing through a transition services agreement with Brynwood Partners. Kraft Foods will provide these services using either the Kraft Foods sales organization or Acosta Marketing and Sales, as we currently do, to ensure no interruption to the business.
2009 IFBB Sacramento Pro Results
Toney Freeman was the favorite, and Toney Freeman won the show, but not without a fight by Craig Richardson, who in many people’s opinion, almost took the title from Toney. Robert Portrokowics from Poland qualified too for the 2010 Olympia here, with Kris Dim and Ed Nunn just missing it. Here for the results for the 2009 IFBB Sacramento Pro Men’s Bodybuilding.
1. Toney Freeman
2. Craig Richardson
3. Robert Piotrkowicz
4. Kris Dim
5. Edward Nunn
6. Mark Dugdale
7. Grigori Atoyan
8. Darrem Charles
9. Martin Kjellstrom
10. Khalid Almohsinawi
11. Adorthus Cherry
12. Frederic Sauvage
13. Marcus Becht
14. Emmanouil Karamanlakis
15. Pavol Jablonicky
16. Serdar Aktolga
16. JoJo Ntiforo
16. Aiman Faour
16. Rob Churchill
16. Eric Castagnet
16. Heinz Senior
The 2009 IFBB Sacramento Pro Figure competition was the closest I have ever seen a contest go, with only 2 points difference between 1st and 4th. It was just close, with, as I predicted, Kristi Tauti taking first place after placing second at the IFBB Border States a few weeks ago. What is surprising is Cheryl Brown, jumping into second place over defending champion Huong Arcinas, who looked amazing. Some people had Julie Ann Kulla winning this contest, it was that close. Here is the results.
1. Kristi Tauti
2. Cheryl Brown
3. Huong Arcinas
4. Julie Ann Kulla
5. Akane Nigro-Ismeal
6. Kristin Nunn
7. Meriza DeGuzman
8. Carin Hawkins
9. Amy ONeil
10. Raechelle Chase
11. Danielle Kifer
12. Allison Jones-Williams
13. Terri Turner
14. Sherlyn Roy
15. Natalie Waples
16. Jeni Briscoe
16. Alexandra Tothova
16. Waleska Valle
16. Nancy Georges
16. Elvimar Sanchez
16. April Rountree
16. Ann Pratt
16. Andrea Dumon
16. Valerie Gangi
16. Serena Cooper
16. Karly Woodle
Moe El Moussawi enters the 2010 Ironman
Moe El Moussawi was up in Sacramento, as Pro Fight, the company in which he partially owns was the title sponsor for the contests. Speaking to Moe, he said that he will be ready for the 2010 Ironman, and he is also going to win it! Last year, Moe placed second over Silvio Samuel in a battle in which each competitor blasted each other on who will be better prepared. Silvio did win, but Moe bested Silvio at the 2009 Olympia by two places. Will this battle continue? Sources have said that Silvio is not going to defend his title at the Ironman? We will see.
Moe with J.M. Manion and John Tuman in Sacramento
IFBB / NPC Sacramento Pro Competitor Lists
The IFBB/NPC Sacramento Pro contest is shaping to be a great one, with over 200 competitors on track to be on stage at the Crest Theater in Sacramento on Saturday, November 7th.
No less than 14 countries will be represented in the IFBB Men’s Pro Sacramento this weekend, with a chance for three of the competitors to qualify for the 2010 IFBB Olympia. There are some standout competitors who are competing, including Toney Freeman, Mark Dugdale, Kris Dim, and Darrem Charles who have a good chance into early qualify. Here is the current IFBB Pro Men’s competitor list.
1. Serdar Aktolga (Turkey)
2. Khalid Almohsinawi (Netherland)
3. Grigori Atoyan (USA)
4. Jorge Barrios (Spain)
5. Markus Becht (Germany)
6. Eric Castagnet (France)
7. Darrem Charles (Trinidad)
8. AD Cherry (USA)
9. Rob Churchill (Canada)
10. Kris Dim (USA)
11. Mark Dugdale (USA)
12. Aiman Faour (Lebanon)
13. Toney Freeman (USA)
14. Pavol Jablonicky (Czech)
15. Emmanouil Karamanlakis (Greece)
16. Martin Kjellstrom (Sweden)
17. Jo Jo Ntiforo (USA)
18. Ed Nunn (USA)
19. Robert Piotrkowicz (Poland)
20. Craig Richardson (USA)
21. Frederic Sauvage (France)
22. Heinz Senior (Venezuela)
Wow – the IFBB Pro Figure Sacramento lineup is going to be a tough one, with 26 competitors currently on the list. Kristi Tauti, who was 2nd at the IFBB Border States a few weeks ago, is a favorite coming into this contest, but as we all know, anything can happen when the competitors get on stage. Here is the current IFBB Pro Figure competitor list for Sacaramento.
1. Huong Arcinas (USA)
2. Jeni Briscoe (Canada)
3. Cheryl Brown (USA)
4. Raechelle Chase (New Zealand)
5. Serena Cooper (Canada)
6. Merzia Deguzman (USA)
7. Andrea Dumon (USA)
8. Valerie Gangi (USA)
9. Nancy Georges (USA)
10. Carin Hawkins (USA)
11. Allison Jones-Williams (USA)
12. Danielle Kifer (USA)
13. Julie Ann Kulla (USA)
14. Akane Nigro-Ismeal (USA)
15. Kristin Nunn (USA)
16. Amy O’Neil (USA)
17. Ann Pratt (USA)
18. Sheryln Roy (USA)
19. April Rountree (USA)
20. Elvimar Sanchez (Venezuela)
21. Kristi Tauti (USA)
22. Alexandra Tothova (Czech)
23. Terri Turner (USA)
24. Waleska Valle (USA)
25. Natalie Waples (Canada)
26. Karly Woodle (USA)
Along with the IFBB pro contests, the NPC Sacramento is also being held, with currently around 150 competitors, including 90+ figure and bikini competitors. Hardbody.com, Getbig.com and Bodybuilding.com will be heading to Sacramento to cover the competition. See you there.
2010 NPC Jr. USA – New Date and New City
Tres Bennet and Lee Thompson are please to announce that the 2010 NPC Jr. USA has been moved to Houston (Stafford), TX on August 28th!
The venue is the Stafford Centre’ ( http://www.staffordcentre.com ). The contest hotel, Marriott Residence Inn (Marriott Courtyard for overflow) in Stafford has small kitchenettes and is beautiful. Food and shopping within walking distance. Stay tuned for updates.
2010 IFBB Calendar of Events Schedule
The IFBB Professional League has released the 2010 Calendar of events schedule. New additions to the schedule are the Phoenix Pro on February 20, 2010 and the Europa Battle of Champions in Hartford, Connecticut on July 23-25th. There are a six pro bikini shows slated for the new season, however the first show will NOT be at the Arnold. The Arnold Weekend added Men’s 202 event instead of bikini. I’m disappointed to see that the bikini pros will not get to debut at the Arnold as it would have been a great venue to launch the pro event.
For the complete list, visit http://www.ifbbpro.com/events/2010-calendar-of-events/.
Notice to all 2009 NPC National Championships Competitors
The Following Athlete’s Are Required To Participate In The NPC NEWS Photo Shoot With J.M. Manion On Sunday, November 22 At The Westin Diplomat Resort Hotel Swimming Pool/Beach Area From 8:30 a.m. To Approximately 12 Noon;
● MEN’S OVERALL WINNER
● WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING OVERALL WINNER
● THE 6 FIGURE HEIGHT CLASS WINNERS
● THE 6 BIKINI HEIGHT CLASS WINNERS
Only The 4 Overall Winners Are To Bring Their Overall Trophies.
The Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding Overall Winners Are To Bring Their Posing Suit & Posing Oil.
The Bikini, Figure & Fitness Winners Are To Bring Their 2-Piece Competition Suits Along With At Least 1 Other 2-Piece Bikini. (There May Also Be An Opportunity To Do Individual Photo Shoots For The NPC News So The More Bikini’s Brought The Better.)
Tentative Schedule As Follows;
8:30 a.m. – Photograph The NPC News Cover Featuring The 4 Overall Winners Only (Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding; Bikini & Figure). Immediately Following Will Be Individual Photos Of The Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding Overall Winners
10 a.m. – Arrival Of All Other Bikini & Figure Class Winners For Group Photos.
* All Women Please Arrive With Hair & Make-up Done*
All Competitors Please Plan Accordingly With Your Travel Plans.
2009 IFBB Border States Pro Figure Results
IFBB Border States Pro Figure Results:
1. Felicia Romero*
2. Kristi Tauti*
3. Krissy Chin*
4. Kristin Nunn
5. Akane Nigro-Ismeal
6. April Rountree
7. Carin Hawkins
8. Meriza DeGuzman
9. Ann Titone
10. Sabrina Gibson
11. Christina Vargas
12. Jennifer Dejoya
13. Crystal Chiles
14. Stephanie Togrul
15. Valerie Gangi
16. Ann Pratt
17. Maria Del Consuelo Rojas
* Qualify for the 2010 Figure Olympia.
2009 IFBB / NPC Border States
The 2009 IFBB / NPC Border States will be held on Saturday, October 17th, in San Diego, at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. This competition is going to be huge, with over 130 competitors! Besides the NPC event, we are fortunate to have some of the finnest IFBB Pro Figure competitors competing. Here is the flyer and a list of the of some of the IFBB competitors.
IFBB competitors include
Chiles, Crystal
Chin, Krissy
DeGuzman, Meriza
DeJoya, Jennifer
Gangi, Valerie
Gibson, Sabrina
Hawkins, Carin
Nigro-Ismeal, Akane
Nunn, Kristin
Pratt, Ann
Rojas, Maria del Consuelo
Romero, Felicia
Roundtree, April
Tauti, Kristi
Titone, Ann
Togrul, Stephanie
Vargas, Christina
2009 IFBB Ft. Lauderdale Fitness & Figure Pro Results
Congratulations to Kizzy Vaines and Kristal Richardson for their pro wins in Ft. Lauderdale. Here are the final results from the evening.
IFBB Ft. Lauderdale Pro Fitness Final Results
1. Kizzy Vaines
2. Nicole Duncan
3. Yenny Polanco
4. Kristina Rojas
5. Nita Marquez
6. Tonya Burkhardt
7. Desiree Walker
8. Nizole Balarezo
9. Michele Mayberry
10. Victoria Larvie
11. Liza Hughes
12. Sandi Stuart
13. Bridgette Murray-Ward
14. Sandie Ward
DNF. Leslie Rae Newton
DNF. Susana Cacavieli
IFBB Ft. Lauderdale Pro Figure Final Results
1. Kristal Richardson
2. Erin Stern
3. Gennifer Strobo
4. Candice Keene
5. Cheryl Brown
6. Allison Jones-Williams
7. Rosa-Maria Romero
8. Marie Ann Newman
9. Tivisay Briceno
10. Rosalind Vanterpool
11. Kristin Nunn
12. Brandie Gardner
13. Chastity Slone
14. Natalie Waples
15. Heather Green
16. Petra Mertl
17. Aleisha Hart
18. Marcy Porter
19. Anna Level
19. Cynthia Sharp
19. Michelle Theison
19. Karen Williams
19. Tessa Wood-Thornes
19. Aliana Hernandez
For complete scorecard results, click below
IFBB Ft. Lauderdale Fitness Scorecard Results
PBW Hosts Jay Cutler’s First Post Olympia Interview!
After making history at the 2009 Olympia, Jay Cutler visited PBW Radio for his first interview following his 3rd Sandow. Jay tells Dan & Bob how he was motivated by all of the non-believers and he covers a variety of topics ranging from Hany Rambod’s assistance, Phil Heath’s future, the fulfillment of his destiny and his plans for 2010. The PBW Olympia show also has a report directly from Olympia head judge Jim Rockell. Rockell reports that Dexter Jackson was as good as he was last year, but still not good enough to beat Jay.
To listen to the show now, click here:
http://probodybuildingweekly.com/olympia-2009-post-show-report.htm
2009 Olympia Weekend Pictures
Wow, this weekend was an incredible weekend, with each contest creating new superstars and unexpected surprises. We were all over, taking pictures from the stage, backstage, in the expo, at the seminar on Sunday, and even on Thursday, with the competitors meeting, and Meet the Olympians. Here is the link, located on bodybuilding.com, where you can see most of the pictures, as they are still being added.
2009 Olympia 202lbs and Under Results
Wow! What a great contest! With heavily favorite David Henry coming into this show to repeat, Kevin English stole the thunder by outmuscleling David to become the new best 202lbs and under bodybuilder in the world. Eduardo Correa also looked great, and some had him to win it all. Here is the results.
1. Kevin English
2. David Henry
3. Eduardo Correa
4. Mark Dugdale
5. James “FLEX” Lewis
6. Jose Raymond
7. Richard “TRICKY” Jackson
8. Jason Arntz
9. Lee Powell
10. John Hodgson
11. Charles Dixon
12. Kris Dim
13. Clarence Devis
14. Stan McQuay
15. Daryl Gee
2009 IFBB Mr. Olympia Results
With the loud standing ovation, and everyone in the Orleans Arena on their feat, we all watched history being made as Jay Cutler came back from his second place finish to retake the title, and win his third Mr. Olympia! Wow! But in another surprise, Branch Warren took the second place finish over a surprised and stunned Dexter Jackson by ONE point. The battle for 4th and 5th place continued with Kai beating Phil Heath by a ONE point marging too. This year was one of the most exciting Mr. Olympias, and whoever had doubted that Jay could not come back, we are all clearly wrong. Congratulations! Here are the results.
1. Jay Cutler
2. Branch Warren
3. Dexter Jackson
4. Kai Greene
5. Phil Heath
6. Victor Martinez
7. Ronny Rockel
8. Toney Freeman
9. Hidetada Yamagishi
10. Moe El Moussawi
11. Melvin Anthony (tie)
11. Silvio Samuel (tie)
13. Gustavo Badell
14. Dennis James
15. Markus Ruhl
16. Troy Alves
16. Darrem Charles
16. Martin Kjellstrom
16. Bill Wilmore
16. Dennis Wolf
16. Joel Stubbs
16. Michael Kefalianos
16. Ahmad Haidar
2009 IFBB Figure Olympia Results
What an exciting contest, as Nicole Wilkins-Lee took home top honours over the favorite Gina Aliotti at the 2009 Figure Olympia. Here are the results of the contest, with many pictures, both backstage and stage shots, to be featured on bodybuilding.com.
1. Nicole Wilkins-Lee
2. Gina Aliotti
3. Heather Mae French
4. Krystal Richardson
5. Amy Fry
6. Erin Stern
7. Jenny Lynn
8. Jessica Paxson-Putnam
9. Felicia Romero
10. Monica Brant
11. Sonia Gonzales
12. Larissa Reis
13. Alicia Harris
14. Kristi Tauti
15. Meriza DeGuzman
16. Teresa Anthony
16. Houng Arcinas
16. Krissy Chin
16. Patricia Mello
16. April Rountree
16. Sherlyn Roy
16. Brenda Marie-Smith
2009 Olympia Flex Bikini Model contest
Flex Magazine puts up a bikini model contest, with the finals each year to be held at the Olympia stage. This year, there were 96 competitors backstage. Here are the results of the 2009 Flex Bikini model contest.
1. Amanda Latona
2. Mary Jarmolawich
3. Tianna Ta
4. Michell Goulet
5. Shannon Rockweiler
6. Tatum Miranda
7. Lauren Rush
8. Natalia Muntean
9. Krissy Richards
10. Fernanda Rocha
11. Katie Barnes
12. Ashley Zito
13. Tiffany Radzwill
14. Lindsay Huber
15. Deborah Cochrell
16. Kelly Willis
2009 Ms. Olympia bodybuilding results
In another exciting Ms. Olympia, Iris Kyle continues her winning ways. Here are the results of the 2009 Ms. Olympia bodybuilding contest.
1. Iris Kyle
2. Heather Armbrust
3. Debi Laszewski
4. Lisa Aukland
5. Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia
6. Betty Pariso
7. Kristy Hawkins
8. Dayana Cadeau
9. Betty Viana-Adkins
10. Tina Chandler
11. Rosemary Jennings
12. Nicole Ball
13. Gale Frankie
2009 IFBB Fitness Olympia Results
Adela Garcia picks up her 4th Fitness Olympia win as she came back after a knee injury which almost forced her to retire. What an amazing win for Adela! Here are the results of the 2009 Fitness Olympia.
1. Adela Garcia
2. Tanji Johnson
3. Tracey Greenwood
4. Julie Palmer
5. Tina Durkin
6. Myriam Capes
7. Shannon Meteraud
8. Nicole Duncan
9. Regiane Da Silva
10. Trish Warren
11. Mindi O’Brien