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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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A Few Surprises at Europa Show of Champions

Published: April 21, 2009

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Bodybuilding is not unlike any other sport. Where as any team can win on any given Sunday, so is the case in the Iron Game. Take the 2009 Europa Show of Champions as an example. Troy Alves, who finished way back of the pack (11th) at the Iron Man Pro a few months ago, took [...]

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Lou Ferrigno – Cover Material

Published: March 17, 2009

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50 may be considered the new 20 after seeing Lou Ferrigno on the cover of not one but two major muscle publications this month just three years shy of his 60th birthday. The Brooklyn, New York native appears looking better than ever on the new “Muscular Development” and “Iron Man” magazines.  Big Louie was present [...]

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Comeback Trail to Ohio Bumped by Toney?

Published: February 21, 2009

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We are only a few short weeks out of the 2009 Arnold Classic and all the talk has been of the Big Three who missed the last Mr. Olympia due to injuries. Victor Martinez, who won the show in Ohio two years ago, is reported to be not only fully recovered from his knee injury, [...]

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Phil Heath Raises the Bar

Published: September 29, 2008

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Finishing Third in Maiden Olympia a Huge Accomplishment Heading into the 2008 Mr. Olympia contest, the one name being tossed around as a wild card was Phil Heath. The man known as the Gift was making his first appearance on the Olympia stage, but has had a very productive year. Winning the IFBB Iron Man [...]

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Can Phil Heath Sneak Up in Mr. Olympia Contest?

Published: September 18, 2008

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Injuries to Many Top Contenders an Unexpected “Gift” The bodybuilder known as “The Gift” may receive an unexpected one come September 27. Phil Heath was not being spoken about as a top three contender for the Mr. Olympia title, but after a few good men had to drop out due to injuries, his stock has [...]

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