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Dennis Wolf’s Hernia Injury May Be a Reason for Olympia DNP

Published: September 29, 2009

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As the first two call-outs were read at the Orleans Arena during the pre-judging, Dennis Wolf was getting noticeably antsy. By being passed up, he must have known that this year’s Mr. Olympia contest was not going to be a successful for him. After finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, the last two years, even he [...]


As Predicted Here, Gustavo Badell Wins IFBB Atlantic City Pro

Published: September 13, 2009

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Last September, we had five of the top six at the Mr. Olympia nailed in order the day before (http://www.musclesportmag.com/2008/09/27/msm-olympia-prediction-dexter-jackson-wins/). Then on Friday, Gustavo Badell was featured in our top story (http://www.musclesportmag.com/2009/0…ntic-city-pro/) as being someone to keep your eye on at the IFBB Atlantic City Pro.
As bodybuilding fans all know by now, Badell took home [...]


Don’t Count Out Gustavo Badell at Atlantic City Pro

Published: September 10, 2009

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We’ve all heard the names being mentioned as favorites in Saturday’s IFBB Atlantic City Pro. Troy Alves and Hidetada Yamagishi are two that has been heard often. But little has been said about Gustavo Badell. The “Freakin’ Rican” has had a quiet 2009 after being very successful the prior year.
In 2008, Badell, 36, finished second [...]


A Few Surprises at Europa Show of Champions

Published: April 21, 2009

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Bodybuilding is not unlike any other sport. Where as any team can win on any given Sunday, so is the case in the Iron Game. Take the 2009 Europa Show of Champions as an example. Troy Alves, who finished way back of the pack (11th) at the Iron Man Pro a few months ago, took [...]