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Big Sean Allen Needs to Prove Himself at IFBB North American

After a disappointing showing at the USAs last month, Sean Allen will get another opportunity to earn his pro card this weekend in Cleveland at the GNC IFBB North American Championships. Three consecutive ninth place finishes in shows that could have propelled him to the next level have derailed a once-promising career for the New Jersey native and he can make up for it at the Renaissance Hotel.

The 6’4″, nearly 300-pound giant finished in the winner’s circle at two shows last year, the NPC Atlantic States and Junior Nationals. In his first shot at a pro card, Allen finished ninth at the ’08 USAs and the ’09 Nationals. He did bounce back by taking the overall at the PDI Night of the Champions but could not follow that up in Vegas just four short weeks ago.

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Now Allen faces a panel of judges that can make or break his career. How many more chances will he get? He has been competing for over 10 years and the pressure may start to take its toll on Allen, if it hasn’t already. He has the size to make it happen. His conditioning and symmetry will have to be on for him to be named overall champion and turn professional.

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2009 GNC IFBB NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Bodybuilding Figure Fitness Bikini
August 28/29, 2009 Cleveland, Ohio
*3 New Competition Divisions have been added! *
Women Bodybuilding Over 35
Open Fitness Open Bikini
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Over 35 Bikini

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All events take place within the confines of the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.
Grand Ballroom – 3rd Floor
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DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

Thursday, August 27 5:00 – 7:00 pm Optional Early Weigh-In Grand Ballroom
All competitors Backstage
Friday, August 28 9:00 – 11:00 am Late Weigh-In Grand Ballroom
All competitors Backstage
Friday, August 28 2:00 pm Mandatory Meeting Grand Ballroom
Men – Open/Over 40/Over 50
Fitness
Bikini – Open/Over 35
Friday, August 28 3:00 pm Prejudging Grand Ballroom
Men – Open/Over 40/Over 50
Fitness Routines
Bikini – Open/Over 35
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Saturday, August 29 7:30 am Mandatory Meeting Grand Ballroom
Women BB – Open/Over 35
Figure – Open/Over 35
Fitness
Saturday, August 29 8:30 am Prejudging Grand Ballroom
Women BB – Open/Over 35
Figure – Open/Over 35
Fitness 2-pc suit
Saturday, August 29 5:00 pm Finals Grand Ballroom
All Divisions

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