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Hidetada Yamagishi Wins Europa Show of Champions/Orlando Pro

Published: April 17, 2010

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Right after the pre-judging was completed at the 2010 Arnold Classic, Hidetada Yamagishi was not satisfied. “I tried my best but I want to win this show so I [hoped] to be in the first call-out,” he said backstage. The six-year pro made the second call-out and eventually placed eighth in a very deep line-up. [...]

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Olympia Weekend Set to Explode

Published: September 23, 2009

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When you have as many bodybuilders gathered in one place at the same time, who is going to argue when the unofficial start of the weekend is on Thursday? Such is the case with Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, where everyone arrives in town today and gathers at The Orleans for the first official press [...]

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How About Gustavo Badell as an Arnold Classic Wild Card?

Published: March 1, 2009

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One name that hasn’t been mentioned as a serious contender for the upcoming Arnold Classic has been Gustavo Badell. A good question is why not? The ‘Freakin’ Rican’ had a fairly successful 2008 in three top contests. He was the runner-up at the Ironman Pro Invitational, sixth in the last Arnold Classic and 10th at [...]

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It’s Now or Never for Toney Freeman

Published: January 8, 2009

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The X Man needs to make a statement in 2009. Perhaps at his best back in September, the 42-year-old placed fifth at the Mr. Olympia and should have been at least one spot higher. As for the entire year of 2008, Toney Freeman started out slow with an eighth place finish at the Ironman Pro [...]

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Arnold Classic Roster Set

Published: December 29, 2008

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Excellent Line-up in March; Comeback for Many A loaded line-up including some of the biggest names in bodybuilding grace the 2009 Arnold Classic. The most interesting ones are returning from various injuries and had to sit out the 2008 Mr. Olympia. Names like Victor Martinez, Kai Green and Branch Warren will be back on stage [...]

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