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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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2011 NPC Nationals – Who Will Join the Pro Ranks Next?

Published: November 17, 2011

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In less than one calendar year, Robert Burneika went from preparing as an amateur for the NPC Nationals to competing at the 2011 Mr. Olympia. He went from being just another number from a field of hundreds that night in Atlanta and earning his pro card to standing on stage with the likes of Phil [...]

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Phil Heath Makes It Two in a Row With Sheru Classic Win in India

Published: September 30, 2011

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If anyone thought that Phil Heath’s victory at the 2011 Mr. Olympia was a fluke, the man known as ‘The Gift’ backed it up by staying in top condition and winning the inaugural Sheru Classic in Mumbai, India. He bested his good friend Jay Cutler for the second time in a week, with the former [...]

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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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Evan Centopani Makes Wise Decision To Skip 2011 Mr. Olympia

Published: June 1, 2011

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Some bodybuilders do well by entering multiple competitions every year, while others are bested served by keeping it down to one or two. In Evan Centopani’s case, the 29-year-old has even extended his offseason over 12 months to get where he wanted. After getting his pro card, he waited approximately two years before taking the [...]

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Kai Greene An Olympia Factor After New York Pro Win

Published: May 29, 2011

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Needing a dominant performance in the 2011 New York Pro, Kai Greene didn’t disappoint. With the backing of an enthusiastic home town crowd, the Brooklyn native had it sealed up at pre-judging. Bringing a physique that won him two consecutive Arnold Classics, Greene was vastly improved from the last time we saw him on stage [...]

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Don’t Discount Kai Greene As a Top Three in the 2011 Mr. Olympia

Published: April 12, 2011

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In the months leading up to the 2010 Mr. Olympia, there was one name being thrown around as a possible to unseat the reigning champion and cap off a career year. But when it was all said and done and the sun rose the next day in the Las Vegas desert, Jay Cutler held up [...]

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How Will Ronny Rockel’s 2011 Mr. Europe Grand Prix Win Transcend at the Mr. Olympia?

Published: April 7, 2011

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He’s been recognized for a while now as a top six contender, but Ronny Rockel has found the terrain rough to place higher in the ‘big two.’ After taking sixth at the Arnold Classic, the native of Germany found himself in the winner’s circle three weeks later at the 2011 IFBB Mr. Europe Grand Prix [...]

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