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!
2008 Mr. Olympia ‘Experts’ Video
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 Mr. Olympia Contest Results
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 Fitness Olympia Complete 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 Figure Olympia Complete 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 IFBB Ms. 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.
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 IFBB Atlantic City Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness Results
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
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.
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. With 14 competitors competing here, it was a good chance to qualify for the Olympia. Mindi O’Brien and Laticia Jackson took 2nd and 3rd. For complete scorecard results, click below.
Congratulations goes to Jennifer Gates for winning the contest, with Amy Fry and Jane Awad coming in second and third. One of out favorites, Desha Rodriquez, came in 4th. Here are the complete results.
The IFBB Atlantic City Master’s Figure Over 35 contest gave Christine Wan a cool win, and she looked great too! Congratulations!
There is no stopping Dr. Lisa Aukland in Atlantic City. Three times she came, and three times she won! An awesome streak!
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.
For those of you that are interested on who qualified in 2007, here is the list
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.
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.
Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan sentenced
Musclephone alert came through as soon as the new came out. Craig Titus was sentenced to 21-55 years. Kelly Ryan was sentenced 6-26 years in prison.
Craig Titus pleaded guilty on May 30 to second-degree murder, kidnapping and arson. Kelly Ryan pleaded guilty to arson and Nevada’s equivalent of no contest to battery with a deadly weapon.
According the sources, Kelly read a statement, and could not stop crying. Then Craig came up, said he was sorry, and called himself a coward for his acts, and apoligized.
Then Maura James came up, and begged the judge for the maximum sentence, and asked for a gag order on Craig and Kelly.
The judge decided not to impose a gag order, then procedeed to lecture Craig and Kelly, and then he threw the book at them, and gave them whatever he could.
Kelly’s sentence of 6 to 26 years means that in 6 years, she will be eligible for parole, although she has served close to 3 years, with a maximum of 26 years she can spend in jail. Craig”s sentence of 21 to 51 years means that in 21 years, he will be eligible for parole in 21 years, less time served already.
2008 IFBB Europa Pro Complete Results
It was a good weekend in Dallas, as Toney Freeman beat Dennis James again in a rematch from last weeks Tampa Pro Bodybulding contest. However, Fouad Abiad placed ahead of an incredible Will Harris to garner that coveted Olympia qualification, which had Fouad in tears backstage with the change to compete in his dream contest. Another incredible competitor, Tarek Elsetouhi came on strong too, coming in 5th, and leaving Darrem Charles out in 6th place.
Here are the complete results from the five IFBB pro contests…
2008 Europa Super Show Men’s Bodybuilding Results
http://www.getbig.com/results/mens/southwestpromens.htm
2008 Europa Super Show 210 and Under Men’s Bodybuilding Results
http://www.getbig.com/results/mens/southwestpromens210.htm
2008 Europa Super Show Fitness Results
http://www.getbig.com/results/fitness/southwestprofitness.htm
2008 Europa Pro Figure Results
http://www.getbig.com/results/figure/southwestprofigure.htm
2008 Europa Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Results
http://www.getbig.com/results/womens/southwestprowomens.htm
IFBB Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Contest Results
In the first IFBB Tampa pro show that I can remember that has been held in Tampa, Florida, Toney Freeman barely won over a muscular Dennis James to win the Men’s Bodybuilding contest. Just how close was it. At the end of the third round, Toney and Dennis were tied, and the final comparison and posedown round decided it. David Henry, the winner of the 202lbs and Under, took third also at this contest, while Darrem Charles took 4th. Two top contenders, are are poised to make a big splash in the coming months and years, is Fouad Abiad from Canada (who took 5th), and Tarek Elsetouhi from Germany (who took 7th). Thanks to Tim and Brandi Gardner, who promoted this event.
Here are the compelete scorecard results for the two IFBB pro shows. Please click on the link below to see the placings, and points per round.
2008 IFBB Tampa Pro Men’s Bodybuilding Champions Scorecard Results
http://www.getbig.com/results/mens/gp-florida.htm
2008 IFBB Tampa Pro Men’s 202lb and Under Scorecard Results
Will Harris video predicting a win at the Europa show
Will Harris is predicting a win at the Europa Show, so for all of you who are coming to the show, watch out… he is in shape. This is Will Harris FOUR WEEKS OUT from the Europa show!
http://blog.bodybuilding.com/ProAmContests/2008/08/06/will-harris-europa-interview-4-wks-out/
2008 IFBB Europa Pro – Free Webcast
Thanks to Bodybuilding.com, we will have another free webcast for all you unable to make it to Dallas .Bodybuilding.com announced an agreement with the Europa Pro Super Show to provide a free live webcast of the IFBB Pro Pre-judging and Finals Championship portion of the event.
Estimated time for the webcast is as follows…
All Divisions Prejudging: Friday August 15, 2008, 5:30pm
All Divisions Finals: Saturday August 16th, 2008, 1:45pm
Event locaiton will be the
Dallas Convention Center
Downtown Dallas
650 South Griffin Street (Hall F)
Dallas, Texas 75202
For more information on the show and how to get tickets and visit the expo, check out below
2008 IFBB Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Show
Here are the competitors that are due to compete at the two pro contests (regular and 202 and Under) on August 9th.
1. Fouad ABIAD, Canada
2. Khalid ALMOHSINAWI, Netherlands
3. Jorge ALVES, France
4. Pablo AREVALO, Peru
5. Paul BAKER, Jamaica
6. Marcus BECHT, Germany
7. Lyndon BELGRAVE, Barbados
8. Omar BORRELLI, Argentina
9. Elvis BROWN, England
10. Raul CARRASCO, Spain
11. Marcos CHACON, Spain*
12. Darrem CHARLES, Trinidad
13. Fedel CLARKE, Canada
14. Clarence DEVIS, Belgium
15. Guy DUCASSE, USA
16. Mark DUGDALE, USA*
17. Tarek ELSETOUHI, Germany
18. Anthony FINOCCHIARO, USA
19. Vonne FRANCIS, Grenada**
20. Toney FREEMAN, USA
21. James HAMPTON, USA
22. David HENRY, USA
23. Jaroslav HORVATH, Slovakia***
24. Roland HUFF, USA
25. Richard JACKSON, USA
26. Dennis JAMES, Germany*
27. Ken JONES, USA
28. Michal KINDRED, Czech Republic***
29. James LEWIS, England***
30. Vincent LIU, Canada***
31. Jeffrey LONG, USA
32. Daron LYTLE, USA
33. Yildirim MEHMET, France*
34. Evgeny MISHIN, Russia
35. Istavan NEMETH, Hungary
36. Jerry NICHOLLS, Barbados
37. Bola OJEX, Nigeria
38. Gian Enrico PICA, Italy
39. Carlos Majid RABIEI, Canada
40. Frederic SAUVAGE, France
41. Roc SHABAZZ, USA
42. Clifton TORRES, USA**
43. Mike VALENTINO, USA**
44. Bob WEATHERILL, Canada
45. Nathan WONSLEY, USA***
*Men’s Open
**Men’s 202
***Men’s Open and Men’s 202
[as stated on their competitor contracts]
2008 IFBB Jacksonville Pro Figure Results
Here are the complete results from the 2008 IFBB Jacksonville Pro figure contest.
1- Mary Elizabeth Lado
2- Jessica Paxson-Putnam
3- Kristal Richardson
4- Krissy Chin
5- Jane Awad
6- Kristi Tauti
7- Elisha Archibold
8- Marcy Porter
9 – Allison Jones-Williams
10- Andrea Dumon
10- Kristin Gomez
12- Jessica Lyons
13- Claire Parmley
14- Melissa Montanaro-Griffin
15- Melissa Pearo
16- Tivisay Briceno
17- Christine Wan
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18- Thais Cabrices Werner
18- Becky Clawson
18- Sherma Del Tergo
18- Patricia Mello
18- Petra Mertl
18- Susanne Niederhauser
18- Larissa Reis
18- Stephanie Togrul-Tulin
18- Irina Veselova
18- Tessa Wood
2008 IFBB Europa Pro Competitor List Update
Here is the 2008 IFBB Europa Pro current competitor list. The men’s list is for two contests – the regular show, and the 202 pounds and under contest.
MEN
1. Fouad ABIAD, Canada
2. Ahmad AHMAD, Sweden
3. Khalid ALMOHSINAWI, Netherlands
4. Jose ALVES-JORGE, France
5. Flavio BACCIANINI, Italy
6. Marcus BECHT, Germany
7. Lyndon BELGRAVE, Barbados
8. Lionel BROWN, USA
9. Troy BROWN, Canada
10. Brian CHAMBERLAIN, USA
11. Darrem CHARLES, Trinidad
12. Fedel CLARKE, Canada
13. Rodney DAVIS, USA
14. Omar DECKARD, USA
15. Clarence De VIS, France
16. Guy DUCASSE, USA
17. Mark DUGDALE, USA
18. Tarek ELSETOUHI, Germany
19. Erik FANKHOUSER, USA
20. George FARAH, USA
21. Derik FARNSWORTH, USA
22. Anthony FINOCCHIARI, USA
23. Toney FREEMAN, USA
24. Andy HAMAN, USA
25. Will HARRIS, USA
26. Milton HOLLOWAY, USA
27. Jaroslav HORVATH, Slovakia
28. Roland HUFF, USA
29. Johnnie JACKSON, USA
30. Randy JACKSON, USA
31. Richard JACKSON, USA
32. Dennis JAMES, Germany
33. Ken JONES, USA
34. Michal KINDRED, Czech Republic
35. James LEWIS, England
36. Vincent LIU, Canada
37. Yildirim MEHMET, France
38. Cesar MENDIBLE BAPTISTA, Venezuela
39. Evgeny MISHIN, Russia
40. Istavan NEMETH, Hungary
41. Jerry NICHOLLS, Barbados
42. Gian Enrico PICA, Italy
43. Carlos Majid RABIEI, Canada
44. Frederic SAUVAGE, France
45. Heinz SENIOR, Venezuela
46. Roc SHABAZZ, USA
47. Joel STUBBS, Bahamas
48. Tommi THORVILDSEN, Norway
49. Clifton TORRES, USA
50. Michael VALENTINO, USA
51. Bob WEATHERILL, Canada
WOMEN
1. Irene ANDERSEN, Sweden
2. Carri BALDWIN, USA
3. Nicole BALL, Canada
4. Debbie BRAMWELL, USA
5. Myriam BUSTAMANTE, Mexico
6. Melanie DeROSA, Bermuda
7. Zoraida FIGUERO RIVERA, Puerto Rico
8. Aurelia GROZAJOVA, Slovakia
9. Mary Ellen JERUMBO, USA
10. Klaudia LARSON, Sweden
11. Jana LINKE-SIPPL, Austria
12. Benincia LOPEZ, USA
13. Jena MACKEY, Bahamas
14. Tonia MOORE, USA
15. Claudia PARTENZA, Italy
16. Kim PEREZ, USA
17. Annie RIVIECCIO, USA
18. Jennifer SEDIA, USA
19. Sherry SMITH, USA
FITNESS
1. Maggie BLANCHARD, USA
2. Myriam CAPES, Canada
3. Jennifer CASSETY, USA
4. Nicole DUNCAN, USA
5. Bethany GAINEY, USA
6. Tracey GREENWOOD, USA
7. Susan GROSHEK, USA
8. Lori KIMES, USA
9. Lizbeth MARQUEZ, Venezuela
10. Michele MAYBERRY, USA
11. Shannon METERAUD, USA
12. Leslie Rae NEWTON, USA
13. Traci REDDING, USA
14. Erin RILEY, USA
15. Kristina ROJAS, USA
16. Nicole ROLLOLAZO, USA
17. Brenda SANTIAGO, Puerto Rico
18. Sandra WICKHAM, Canada
19. Stacy WIG, USA
FIGURE
1. Jelena ABOU, USA
2. Elisha ARCHIBOLD, USA
3. Jane AWAD, Canada
4. Natalie BENSON, USA
5. Tivisay BRICENO, USA
6. Jeni BRISCOE, Canada
7. Thais CABRICES-WERNER, Venezuela
8. Becky CLAWSON, USA
9. Meriza DeGUZMAN, USA
10. Aprille DeSHIELD, Bermuda
11. Andrea DUMON, USA
12. Bernadette GALVAN, USA
13. Marie GIBBON, USA
14. Teresa GILLIAN, USA
15. Donna Louise JONES, Australia
16. Jessica LYONS, USA
17. Amy Lee MARTIN, USA
18. Patricia MELLO, Brazil
19. Tanya MERRYMAN, USA
20. Petra MERTL, Czech Republic
21. Karen MULLARKEY-BARRINGER, USA
22. Hazal NELSON, USA
23. Susanne NIEDERHAUSER, Austria
24. Melissa PEARO, USA
25. Amy PETERS, USA
26. Marcy PORTER, USA
27. Rosa Maria ROMERO, Australia
28. Jill ST. LAURENT, Canada
29. Kate SHELBY, USA
30. Mascha TIEKEN, Netherlands
31. Stephanie TULIN-TOGRUL, USA
32. Rosalind VANTERPOOL, Barbados
33. Sandie WARD, USA
34. Elizabeth WHITE-LAMM
2008 NPC USA Mens, Womens and Figure Contest Results
It was a great contest, with Brandon Curry winning the overall, while Curtis Bryant took the second pro card slot. Edward Nunn, who won the Super Heavyweight class, looked like he would of had a great chance to get that second pro card, but didn’t, and he is now the favorite for the 2008 NPC Nationals in Atlanta. Grigori Atoyan, the Super Heavyweight favorite, come in 3rd.
But Brandon Curry didnt have it easy in winning his class. Michael Liberatore lost out in the Heavyweight battles by ONE point. Yes, one point, and is certainly a lock to win his class at the NPC Nationals now. Lee Banks also looked great too in this class.
Here are the complete results, along with competitor’s number, of the NPC USAs mens.
http://www.getbig.com/results/mens/usamens.htm
There were six new IFBB figure pros, each from winning their class at the NPC USAs. They were Jamie Costa, Crystal Lowery, Kristin Nunn, Amy Lee Martin, Mendi Sakamoto, and Rachel Cammon. Ami Lee Martin won the overall too.
Here are the complete results for the figure
http://www.getbig.com/results/figure/usafigure.htm
For the women’s bodybuilding, Isabelle Turell won the overall and earned her IFBB pro card.
Here are the complte results for the women’s bodybuilding.
http://www.getbig.com/results/womens/usawomens.htm
Thanks to Jon Lindsay, the promoter of the event, for putting out such a great, organized contest, and also to Lonnie Teper, for doing a marvelous job as the best emcee out there. Also, thanks to bodybuilding.com for webcasting the event (on tape delay)!