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Dennis Wolf at a Career Crossroads in 2010

Published: December 12, 2009

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Imagine being considered a favorite to win your sport’s highest honor one day and then close to being an after thought the next? That is not too far from what has happened to Dennis “Big Bad” Wolf in 2009. After finishing fourth in the 2008 Mr. Olympia, he had to sit out the Arnold Classic [...]


Markus Ruhl Competing at the Olympia Shows That Size Does Matter

Published: July 7, 2009

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With Dexter Jackson and Kai Greene winning the last two prominent titles in bodybuilding, it seemed that the worm started to turn as far as freaky mass taking home the biggest check. The Mr. Olympia contest has been dominated by size since Dorian Yates won his first Sandow in 1992, through the seven year-reign of [...]


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 [...]


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 earning [...]


Kevin English Looking for ‘Home Field Advantage’ at NY Pro

Published: May 12, 2009

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Come Saturday evening in Manhattan, Great Neck resident Kevin English will certainly receive a healthy amount of applause. Regardless of where he places, he is going to be a fan favorite in his hometown. That goes without saying.
Another given will be English having a say in the outcome of the 202 and overall titles. Last [...]