2012 Olympia expo DOUBLES in size – wow!

Last year, the expo booths sold out, and a lot more vendors wanted to come and enjoy the experience of the greatest bodybuilding competition in the world. This year, they will get a chance to, as the 2012 Olympia is going to double the area of the expo floor. We can’t wait. Here is the official press release.

NPC National Vice President / NJ State Chairman John Kemper passes away

R.I.P. John Kemper, who passed away on June 13th, 2012. He was the NPC National Vice-President, the NPC New Jersey State Chairman, an NPC Promoter, an NPC/IFBB Judge, and the creator of The World Famous Diamond Gym, New Jersey. Today is truly a sad day, and we all offer our condolences to his family.

2012 NPC/IFBB California – May 26th in Culver City

One of the most prestigious contests in California, the NPC California bodybuilding, figure, physique and bikini contest, is headed to the Veterans Auditorium in Culver City this Saturday, May 26th. There is also an IFBB Pro Figure contest on this day. Here is the competitor list and more information on this event.

2012 IFBB New York Pro Pictures

Over 2,000 pictures from the 2012 IFBB New York Pro, taken by Ron Avidan, including competitor meetings, misc pics, prejudging and finals. Check out six of the toughest IFBB contests of the year.

2012 IFBB New York Pro Complete Results – All six contests

A record 109 IFBB competitors competing here in New York at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, in six IFBB pro contests. Here are the complete results from these contests.

2012 IFBB New York Pro – Competitor Lists for May 19th

Wow – what an incredible list of competitors for the 2012 IFBB New York Pro. Here are the competitor lists for all of the six IFBB contests that will be held this Saturday, May 19th at the Tribeca Center for Performing Arts.

2012 Optimum Classic Shreveport Louisiana Pro Results

Congratulations to Jose Raymond for easily coming into this contest with a tremendous physique and winning it. Also, congratulations to Monica Specking for winning the Pro Figure. Here are the complete results of these contests.

2012 IFBB New York Pro Information

Six IFBB Contests and one of the biggest contests of the year is heading to New York on May 19th, 2012, with some of the biggest and top competitors coming to compete at the Tribecca Performing Arts Center. Here is more information on these contests.

Robbie Durand Named Editor-in-Chief Of FLEX Magazine

David J. Pecker, Chairman, President and CEO of American Media, Inc. (AMI), today announced the appointment of Robbie Durand as Editor-in-Chief of FLEX magazine, AMI’s monthly magazine that is the No. 1 information source for serious bodybuilders and undisputed leader in delivering hard-core bodybuilding service and entertainment.

2012 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Complete Results

Congratulations to Candice John, India Paulino and Jodi Boam for each winning their contests at the 2012 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro contest. Here are the complete results.

IFBB/NPC Pittsburgh Pro Info and Competitor Lists

Phil Heath, Jay Cutler, Branch Warren, Kai Greene, Dennis Wolf, Dexter Jackson and Steve Kuclo are the guest posers for this incredible IFBB / NPC contest in Pittsburgh. Here is more information, and the IFBB competitor lists in Pro Figure, Bikini and Fitness.

2012 IFBB Europa Show of Champions Complete Results

Congratulations to Al Auguste, Patricia Mello, Mark Anthony Wingson and Candice Keen for winning the 2012 IFBB Europa Show of Champions, in Mens Bodybuilding 212, Womens Physique, Mens Physique and Figure. Here are the complete results

2012 IFBB Mr. Europe Pro – Complete Results

Congratulations to Michael Kefalianos, who beat Johnnie Jackson here in Madrid, Spain at the 2012 Mr. Europe Pro. Michael is now qualified for the 2012 Mr. Olympia contest. Here are the complete results.

2012 IFBB Mr. Europe Pro Mens Bodybuilding – April 28

The IFBB Pro Mens Bodybuilding competition heads to Madrid, Spain this weekend with the 2012 IFBB Mr. Europa Pro Contest. Johnnie Jackson, Ben White, Brandon Curry and Michael Kefalianos lead the pack to capture the title. Here is the current competitor list and more…

2012 IFBB Europa Show of Champions Competitor Lists and Info

The 2012 IFBB Europa Show of Champions is heading to Orlando, Florida on April 27-28th. Three IFBB pro shows, Mens Bodybuilding 212lbs and Under, Womens Figure and Womens Physique, along with an NPC contest will be held at the venue along with a myriad of other events. Here is the IFBB Pro tentative competitor lists for these events.

2012 IFBB FIBO Power Germany Mens Bodybuilding Results

Congratulations to Johnnie Jackson in winning the 2012 IFBB FIBO Powder Germany bodybuilding contest, with Michael Kefalianos and Sergey Shelestov coming in 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Here is the complete results from the contest on April 21st.

2012 Amateur Olympia will be held on November 29-30 in Kuwait

Every bodybuilder wants to rise above his peers to be recognized as the best of the best and fulfill the dream of making it to the big time – the IFBB Pro League. This year, the best amateurs of Asia, the Middle East and Africa will gather in Kuwait for the opportunity of a lifetime at the 2012 IFBB Amateur Olympia on November 29-30. Now in its second year, and with a coveted IFBB Pro card awarded to the overall winner, the Amateur Olympia promises to be the winner-take-all event of the season.

2012 IFBB Masters Olympia – $250,000 prize money in Prague Dec 7-8

Jaroslava is coming back with an event bigger event in 2012, joing forces with the IFBB Pro League and the Olympia to bring the bodybuilding world the 2012 IFBB Masters Olympia! Here is the details and more info on this event on December 7-8 in Prague, Czech.

2012 IFBB Grand Prix Los Angeles Results

Congratulations to Mark Anthony Wingson and Sara Hurrle on their victories at the first annual IFBB Grand Prix Los Angeles, in the new Mens and Womens Pro Physique divisions. Here are the complete results.

NPC Athletes of the Month for March 2012

The first-ever NPC Athletes of The Month have been selected! Congratulations to George Peterson, Sheena Ohlig, Glenese Markes, Amber Masino, Kelsie Bergin, Michael Anderson and Amber Leon, who have been selected as the March NPC Athlete of The Month in their respective divisions.