2004 Jr USA

[GerryT]

Held in New Haven, CT on 4/17. Mike Katz did a good job promoting and organizing.

Major surprise and disappointment at low competitor turnout for a national show. In bodybuilding, only 29 men and 11 women. It is a bit early in the year, and many competitors are not in diet mode in January.

Results I have (not sure of spellings)

Bantam Gabriel Fuentes (only one in the class)
Light Mark Juliani (ony two in this class)
Middle Nick Shelby (think runner up Guillermo Escalante has a future)
Light heavy David Madeiros (most competitive class, my pal and client Thomas Whorley was a close 2nd, and Chris Caudy (3rd) and Tyson Palardy (4th) looked great. Think Tyson should have placed higher).
Heavy and Overall Elbert Lydell (hope spelling is close, and came as a surprise to me)
Super heavy James Bivens (very good competitor)

As always, Gunter did a great guest posing job.

[Tim Wescott]

Thanks for the great report Gerry. Much appreciated.

I did a couple of show`s with Tyson Palardy and after many years off he comes back last year and is really forging his way up the ladder

[GerryT]

Tyson was very impressive and wanted to see him higher. But he was complete and should be proud of his great condition. That made him a winner to me.

[northamericanbody]

We were able to photograph Tyson at this show.
northamericanbodies.com/tyson.html

[Tim Wescott]

Here`s a shot of myself,NABBA USA champ,Ben Rodriguez,and Tyson Palardy at the 2003 NPC Tournament of Champions held in New Hampshire.

[GerryT]

Looking good there, Tim. Tyson is very good and Ben won overall NABBA Nationals last month. Thanks, NA, for the photos of Tyson.

This is a top class masters age lineup, and all look good at any age. Tim, who spread the rumor that you were old, buddy? ;D

By the way, Jr USA vids are available at Repetrope.com.
I ordered evening show, prejudge and backstage. Look forward to seeing these guys in action again.

[Tim Wescott]

Gerry,you`re too knid my friend..........thanks !!
There were only the 3 of us in this class and I got 3rd. place but I didn`t feel I lokked too bad against these national level guy`s so I wasn`t disappointed that`s for sure.

Both of these guy`s have gone on to do pretty well and I`m hoping I can do the same next year.

Time will tell.