Tagged with 'olympia-contest'

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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Shawn Rhoden Wins 2nd Consecutive at 2012 IFBB Europa SuperShow Dallas

Published: August 18, 2012

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The names on everyone’s minds as potential winners at next month’s Mr. Olympia contest are fairly predictable. Phil Heath is the favorite to retain the title and Jay Cutler, Kai Greene and Branch Warren will also be in the mix. But perhaps there should be another name added to that short list, a name that [...]

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Juan Morel, Anna Luise Freitas Victorious at 2012 IFBB Europa Battle of Champions; Full Results & Score Cards

Published: July 1, 2012

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In only his second time out on a pro stage, Juan Morel picked up his first IFBB win by besting a field of 14 on Saturday evening in Hartford, Connecticut. And by winning the Europa Battle of Champions, the New Yorker gains an automatic bid to compete in the upcoming Mr. Olympia contest. Morel was [...]

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Why Did Jay Cutler Wait This Long To Have Left Bicep Surgery?

Published: January 21, 2012

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When the 2011 Mr. Olympia contest was in the books, everyone was in agreement that Phil Heath deserved being named the new champion. Jay Cutler did come to Las Vegas in shape and it was more of what ‘The Gift’ brought to the stage than what Cutler didn’t. But afterwards, it came out that the [...]

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Branch Warren Out of Olympia With Quad Injury

Published: August 22, 2011

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A report on Muscular Development.com has confirmed that Branch Warren tore his left quad on Saturday and is out of the upcoming Mr. Olympia contest next month. According to the report, Warren was in Atlanta for a guest posing appearance and “slipped on (a) wet pavement while getting into a car.” The Texas native returned [...]

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The Death of Serge Nubret Brings Up More Family Poison Questions

Published: April 24, 2011

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A simple and short message on his official website may have summed it up, but hardly answered the questions that have been asked and should continue to be even more so now: “Official Statement – We are sad to inform you the death of Serge Nubret. Serge has left us on April 19, 2011. The [...]

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Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia Robbed Twice in 2010, Tough Battle Ahead For Iris Kyle

Published: November 26, 2010

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If there ever was a reigning champion who was ready to be dethroned, it is Iris Kyle in 2011. She will turn 37 a month before the next Ms. Olympia contest and has not improved her appearance in a number of years. As a matter of fact, many have said that her physique has decreased [...]

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Jay Cutler Wins 4th Sandow, Kevin English Takes 202 Showdown

Published: September 26, 2010

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Taking his place on stage along side 10 men who have also won the Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler must have felt something special in the air. The evening began with a collection of greats who have triumphed in the contest since its inception in 1965 (minus Arnold Schwarzeneggar, who was unable to attend but recorded [...]

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Hell Has Frozen Over! Bodybuilding is on ESPN

Published: August 24, 2010

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If you are even a casual reader of MuscleSport Mag or have only taken in a few episodes of MuscleSport Radio or TV, then you are well aware of our stance on how the mainstream sports media – more specifically ESPN – has totally missed the boat by ignoring bodybuilding and covering such ridiculous activities [...]

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The Evolution of Women’s Bodybuilding & What Lies Ahead

Published: June 15, 2010

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There are certain parallels with men’s and women’s bodybuilding. To make it simple, let’s concentrate on the pinnacle of each sport – the Olympia stage. The first Mr. Olympia contest was held back in 1965 and was not even a fraction of the hyped-up weekend event it is today. Fifteen years later, the women had [...]

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