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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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Kai Greene To Sit Out 2012 Arnold Classic, Looking Towards Olympia

Published: December 23, 2011

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After winning two consecutive Arnold Classic championships, Kai Greene made the difficult decision to sit out the 2011 show. He felt that extending his offseason and making a big push for the Mr. Olympia (with a victory at the New York Pro along the way) was the proper course to take. It was hard to [...]

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IFBB Pro World Master/Legends Bodybuilding & Bikini Results: Dexter Jackson, India Paulino Triumphant

Published: December 13, 2011

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At the inaugural Pro World Masters/Legends show in Miami Beach this past weekend, Dexter Jackson stood in the winner’s circle after cutting down a line-up that included some of the more legendary names in the sport of bodybuilding. More recent competitors such as “The Blade” finished higher than the likes of Samir Bannout, the 1983 [...]

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Dayana Cadeau Switching To Female Physique May Set a Precedent

Published: October 31, 2011

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Female bodybuilding has been a niche sport that has a small but hardcore following. Less shows have included it in their schedule and even the line-ups at the larger ones have had fewer and fewer contestants. One of the newer division, Female Physique, is beginning to make some noise on the pro circuit, so is [...]

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Jason Arntz is One Steady 202 Competitor

Published: September 28, 2011

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The 202 Showdown at the Olympia had enough twists and turns to fill a book with a great three-way battle between Kevin English, “Flex” Lewis and Jose Raymond. So it’s not out of the question when one of the other competitors gets slightly overlooked. But that’s not entirely fair when Jason Arntz is in the [...]

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Kevin English Retains 202 Olympia Title Despite Tough Battle With Flex Lewis & Jose Raymond

Published: September 18, 2011

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As he walked out of the Orleans Arena following a tough night at the office, Kevin English knew that he had been in a war. His usual adversary was not standing next to him on stage this time, but rather a two-pronged attack from both sides. Bobbing and weaving his way through the battlefield was [...]

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Phil Heath Defeats Jay Cutler To Become 13th Mr. Olympia in Bodybuilding History

Published: September 18, 2011

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They stood in the same spot on the Orleans Arena stage as they did a year ago, but on this evening it was Phil Heath who heard his name called as the winner. “The Gift” brought an incredible package to the stage and was able to knock out the champ – and his best friend [...]

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Jay Cutler & Phil Heath Head-To-Head for the 2011 Mr. Olympia

Published: September 17, 2011

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The men’s prejudging is completed at the 2011 Mr. Olympia and it appears that it will come down to the same two competitors as last year. Jay Cutler has the size but Phil Heath is in incredible condition and brings a physique that has the mass and aesthetics at the same time. It’s will be [...]

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Iris Kyle (Ms. Olympia), Adela Garcia (Fitness), Nicole Nagrani (Bikini) All Winners, Final Placings

Published: September 17, 2011

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In perhaps her most difficult battle, Iris Kyle prevailed once again when it was just her and Yaxeni-Oriquen Garcia remaining on the stage at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Friday evening. Both women were worthy of the crown and came to Sin City in peak physical condition. But it was Kyle who heard [...]

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Troy Alves Comes Full Circle With 2011 IFBB Phoenix Pro Win

Published: August 31, 2011

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A year ago at this time, Troy Alves was unsure where his bodybuilding career was headed. He had just lost his supplement contract and contemplated skipping the 2010 Mr. Olympia. But at the 11th hour, the veteran found a new sponsor and was part of the sport’s elite contest once again. “I’m excited that I [...]

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