Tagged with 'mr-olympia'

Joe Weider, Father of Bodybuilding, Passes Away at Age 92

Published: March 23, 2013

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The entire bodybuilding industry is feeling the loss of Joe Weider, who passes away quietly at his home at the age of 92. The man known as “The Master Blaster” and “Father of Bodybuilding” has been ill for some time, but it is still hard to believe that he is no longer with us. He [...]

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Rich Gaspari To Receive 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award at 25th Arnold Classic

Published: January 28, 2013

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Rich Gaspari, who won the inaugural Arnold Classic in 1989, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at Arnold Classic on Saturday, March 2 at Veterans Memorial. In addition to winning the first Arnold Classic, Gaspari’s past titles also include Mr. America (now known as the NPC Nationals), Mr. Universe, Professional Mr. World and three-time runner-up [...]

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Full 2013 IFBB Professional Schedule Released

Published: November 28, 2012

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If 2013 is anything even remotely close to the year that is commencing, then bodybuilding fans are in store for an amazing 12 months. As a matter of fact, the new campaign has a great chance to dwarf the year that was. With the return of Jay Cutler, the Mr. Olympia will be abuzz long [...]

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Can Dexter Jackson Repeat As Masters Olympia – Legends Champion?

Published: November 23, 2012

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Far from a slam dunk, Dexter Jackson is still a slight favorite to win the 2012 Masters Olympia being held on December 7 and 8 in Miami Beach, Florida. ‘The Blade’ won last year’s show (known then as The Legends Pro World Masters) and has had somewhat of a comeback campaign in 2012. But that [...]

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Akeim Williams Wins Men’s Bodybuilding Overall at 2012 NPC Eastern USA Championships

Published: November 19, 2012

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Akin to the United States Postal Service, the sport of bodybuilding will not let even severe weather put a dent in its schedule. Yes, Hurricane Sandy and its damage did change the date and location, but the NPC Eastern USA Championships went off without a hitch and had an even tighter feeling of kinship considering [...]

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2012 NPC Eastern USAs on Sunday, Nov. 18; National Qualifier – VENUE CHANGE

Published: October 20, 2012

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EASTERN USA – DATE CHANGE Despite our best efforts, we are unable to hold the Eastern USA Championships on November 3. But the SHOW WILL GO ON…The Eastern USA has been RESCHEDULED for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 at QUEENS COLLEGE COLDEN AUDITORIUM. The same top-notch venue, extraordinary staff, expert judging, and unrivaled competition you’ve come to expect the NPC New York. Along [...]

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Shawn Rhoden Stays Hot, Wins Arnold Classic Europe in Madrid, Spain

Published: October 13, 2012

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The man known as Flexatron has certainly beel flexing his muscles, literally and figuritively, on the IFBB stage of late. Winning the Europa SuperShow and PBW Tampa Pro were followed by a top-three finish at the Mr. Olympia and somehow Shawn Rhoden has been able to maintain his conditioning and walk away with another winner’s [...]

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2012 IFBB Sheru Classic Results & Analysis, Full Score Cards

Published: October 6, 2012

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Once again, Phil Heath reigns supreme in the Indian peninsula. For the second consecutive year, the two-time Mr.Olympia won the Sheru Classic and was able to hold off a stiff challenge from the same runner-up as the previous week. This time around, it was not Jay Cutler but rather Kai Greene, who has established himself [...]

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2012 IFBB Sheru Classic Preview, Full Line-Up Cards

Published: October 5, 2012

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The second annual IFBB Sheru Classic is upon us and similar to last year, the top competitors from Olympia Weekend will be going at it just a week after they faced off in Las Vegas. Four categories are on the schedule and it’s goes without saying that rivalries – old and new – are sure [...]

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Window of Opportunity for Veteran Bill Wilmore at 2012 Mr. Olympia

Published: September 25, 2012

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They say that knowledge comes with age and experience. In a sport such as bodybuilding, that may hold some truth to it, but it is also difficult to maintain the type of muscle mass and simultaneous conditioning once you reach your forties. And year after year of yo-yoing your body weight due to offseason bulking [...]

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