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How Will Ronny Rockel’s 2011 Mr. Europe Grand Prix Win Transcend at the Mr. Olympia?

Published: April 7, 2011

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He’s been recognized for a while now as a top six contender, but Ronny Rockel has found the terrain rough to place higher in the ‘big two.’ After taking sixth at the Arnold Classic, the native of Germany found himself in the winner’s circle three weeks later at the 2011 IFBB Mr. Europe Grand Prix [...]

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Dennis Wolf Wins 2011 IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix

Published: March 14, 2011

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Fresh off a second place finish at the Arnold Classic, Dennis Wolf continued making an impression on the bodybuilding world by winning the 2011 IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix. He also took home another Best Poser Award after claiming the equivalent in Columbus less than two weeks ago. Johnnie Jackson, who placed seventh in Ohio, [...]

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Evan Centopani Wins FLEX Pro, Dexter Jackson Runner-Up

Published: February 20, 2011

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Evan Centopani made it two-for-two as a pro by winning the FLEX Pro Championship, with a sharp Dexter Jackson finishing second. Fouad Abiad returned with a strong performance and looked as if he added a good amount of quality muscle. Dennis Wolf continued his impressive turnaround but failed to qualify for the 2011 Mr. Olympia. [...]

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It’s ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Time for Dexter Jackson at the Arnold Classic

Published: March 3, 2010

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It’s kind of odd that someone who was on top of the bodybuilding world a mere six months ago can be at a career crossroads now, but it can be argued that Dexter Jackson needs to do more than okay at the 2010 Arnold Classic this weekend. But he is 40 years old and has [...]

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Heather Mae French on MuscleSport Radio 7/21

Published: July 20, 2009

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On Tuesday July 21, we will be joined on MuscleSport Radio by IFBB figure pro Heather Mae French, who is also a member of the new Lingerie Football League’s Denver Dream. HEATHER MAE FRENCH – CONTEST HISTORY 2009 IFBB California State Pro Figure Championships 1st 2009 IFBB Europa Show of Champions 2nd 2009 IFBB Arnold [...]

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Silvio Samuel Needs to Rebound After Disappointing NY Pro

Published: May 26, 2009

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A top six finish in  a bodybuilding contest is nothing to be ashamed about and could be viewed as an accomplishment in some circles. For Silvio Samuel, that is not the case. The winner of the Iron Man Pro back in January ‘El Matador’ could not – and should not – have been content with [...]

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Kai Greene Australian Pro Champion

Published: March 16, 2009

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Not resting on his laurels after winning the Arnold Classic less than two weeks ago, Kai Greene flew to the other side of the globe to stand in the winner’s circle once again, this time at the Australian Pro Grand Prix. Other contestants who made the trek with Kai from Ohio to the ‘Land Down [...]

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Silvio Samuel Gets His Just Due at Ironman Pro

Published: January 25, 2009

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After just missing a Top Six finish at the 2008 Mr. Olympia contest, Silvio Samuel’s name was being mentioned as one that could have easily placed a spot or two higher. He came into the show looking as if he timed everything right, but the competition was truly amazing and Samuel had to wait for [...]

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Dennis Wolf – Most Overrated Bodybuilder?

Published: September 30, 2008

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“Big Bad” Lucky to Finish in Fourth Heading into the Mr. Olympia contest, the fan favorite to take the title away from Jay Cutler was none other than Dennis Wolf. The 5’11″ German had been spoken of as the most likely of the competitors to make the biggest jump from his fifth place finish in [...]

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We Have a New Mr. Olympia – Dexter Jackson

Published: September 28, 2008

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As MuscleSport Mag Predicted, the Blade Unseats Jay Cutler Las Vegas, NV – On Thursday night, Dexter Jackson took the high road when asked where he would finish in the Mr. Olympia competition. “No predictions,” the humble one said. But surely he had to have an opinion inside, one that was very high. Who could [...]

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