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

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 [...]

On the Scene at the 2011 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, Competitor’s Lists

Our bags are all packed and ready to go. Las Vegas awaits the staff here at MuscleSport Mag and we made sure to leave the sunblock at home. They’ll be no time to sit by the pool at The Orleans and work on our tans. No, laptops, iPads and cameras are taking the place of [...]

Ms. International (Arnold Classic) Pre-Judging Report

Is it too late to change our prediction for the Ms. International? On paper, we liked Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia to end Iris Kyle’s reign, but the pre-judging on Friday afternoon dictated otherwise. Oriquen-Garcia looked smaller and much smoother than she did at the Ms. Olympia last September, while Kyle seems to have added a little to [...]

MSM Ms. International Prediction: Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia Unseats Iris Kyle

Predictions come and go and although we are on a winning streak with the men’s bodybuilding, the staff at MuscleSport Mag has missed the boat a bit when it comes to the women. Perhaps we just feel that it is (and has been) time for a change by picking against Iris Kyle and our opinion [...]

2011 Arnold Classic Competitor Lists Released

23nd Annual Arnold Classic / I.F.B.B. Competitors / March 4-6, 2011 Arnold Classic Fouad Abiad Evan Centopani Toney Freeman Dexter Jackson Johnnie Jackson Victor Martinez Essa Obaid Ben Pakulski Robert Piotrkowicz Ronny Rockel Sergey Shelestov Mohammed Touri Branch Warren Roelly Winklaar Dennis Wolf Ms. International Rita Maria Bello Dayana Cadeau Tina Chandler Maria del Carmen [...]

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

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 [...]

Day Two – 2010 Ms. Olympia Recap, Men’s Pre-Judging Report From Las Vegas

Back in March, Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia deserved to win the Ms. International over Iris Kyle but settled for second place. Tonight at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, the difference was even greater but somehow Kyle was able to retain her title. Yaxeni was more defined than Kyle and was poised to win her second Olympia, [...]

With Heather Armbrust Out of Ms. Olympia, Expect Iris Kyle to Win Again

The stage was set and the battle would have been one of the best in Ms. Olympia history. Heather Armbrust, who finished as last year’s runner-up, was poised to take the title from Iris Kyle. But the Colorado resident has dropped out due to personal reasons. Armbrust was unable to compete in the Ms. International [...]

Arnold, Stallone Crown Iris Kyle Ms. International

Winning an unprecedented fifth Ms. International title hung in the balance as four of the top six took their place to the side of the stage, leaving Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia and Iris Kyle alone. Both women have been dominant in their sport, especially in Columbus with four wins apiece. As the crowd awaited Lonnie Tepper’s announcement [...]

Melvin Anthony Wins IFBB Phoenix Pro

Following a quiet 2009, Melvin Anthony started the new year off on the right foot by winning the Phoenix Pro on Saturday night. The California native edged out Hidetada Yamagishi, who continues to make strides in the division by finishing as the runner-up. The ageless Toney Freeman placed third and also qualified for the Mr. [...]

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