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With Heather Armbrust Out of Ms. Olympia, Expect Iris Kyle to Win Again

Published: September 17, 2010

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The stage was set and the battle would have been one of the best in Ms. Olympia history. Heather Armbrust, who finished as last year’s runner-up, was poised to take the title from Iris Kyle. But the Colorado resident has dropped out due to personal reasons. Armbrust was unable to compete in the Ms. International [...]

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Arnold, Stallone Crown Iris Kyle Ms. International

Published: March 6, 2010

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Winning an unprecedented fifth Ms. International title hung in the balance as four of the top six took their place to the side of the stage, leaving Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia and Iris Kyle alone. Both women have been dominant in their sport, especially in Columbus with four wins apiece. As the crowd awaited Lonnie Tepper’s announcement [...]

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Melvin Anthony Wins IFBB Phoenix Pro

Published: February 21, 2010

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Following a quiet 2009, Melvin Anthony started the new year off on the right foot by winning the Phoenix Pro on Saturday night. The California native edged out Hidetada Yamagishi, who continues to make strides in the division by finishing as the runner-up. The ageless Toney Freeman placed third and also qualified for the Mr. [...]

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Iris Kyle Wins 4th Consecutive Ms. Olympia, Heather Armbrust Second

Published: September 26, 2009

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The queen still occupies her throne. For the fourth consecutive year, the Benton Harbor, Michigan native has been crowned Ms. Olympia and looked every bit like the true champion she is. Heather Armbrust gave her a run for her money, though, and finished as the runner-up. Debi Laszewski took third place with Lisa Aukland, Yaxeni [...]

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Less Than a Month to Go to Mr. O

Published: August 26, 2009

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My, how time flies. It seemed like yesterday that we were talking about Kai Greene’s amazing victory at the Arnold Classic. The spring and summer have flown by and we are less than a month away from the grandaddy of them all – with all due respect to the Rose Bowl – the Mr. Olympia. [...]

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LeFrancois, Centopani Reign Supreme at NY Pro

Published: May 16, 2009

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Worlds apart but connected at the end of the evening, Cathy LeFrancois and Evan Centopani both walked out of the New York Pro earning the championships in their respective divisions. LeFrancois, the 38-year-old Canadian-born veteran, repeated as champion while Centopani won his first professional show. Centopani, 27, accomplished the feat in his first try after [...]

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