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Post by GerryT on Sept 19, 2005 8:05:37 GMT -5
Glad to report that Branch Warren won the Europa supershow this weekend to qualify for his 1st Olympia. And he looked tremendous. Check out www.flexonline.com or threads on Muscle Mayhem forum for some photos. Also conrats to Johnnie Jackson (2nd), Quincy Taylor (3rd, and also 1st time in the O), David Henry 4th and Mustafa Mohamad 5th. |
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Post by BigMikeReed on Sept 19, 2005 11:53:12 GMT -5
Glad to see Branch is FINALLY getting what has been due him for several years now. THis guys is a true freak of our sport, someone whose accomplishements I've always admired. I also understand he's a low-key nice and down to earth guy- something to be said for that being at the level he is at.
Why doesn't this guy have a website?? ;D
Mike
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Post by GerryT on Sept 19, 2005 13:31:22 GMT -5
Mike, I've been asking that since Branch turned pro. He and I have a mutual friend in Lance Johnson, so I'll ask Lance to work on him.
Branch is very unassuming and gracious. Met him very briefly at last year's NOC. He took his time after turning pro to compete and is careful about picking his spots. Respect him a lot for doing that.
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Post by BigMikeReed on Sept 19, 2005 16:39:25 GMT -5
Gerry- you know Lance??? How is it that you know all my heros in this nutty sport?? ;D
Lance has got to be one of the best Masters competitors around today. Although I've never had the pleasure of meeting Lance, he's definately someone I hope to meet someday and I find him very inspiring with my being a "thirty-something" and beginning my pursuit of a competitive career!
Mike
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Post by GerryT on Sept 19, 2005 17:13:52 GMT -5
Lance and I connected by accident, Mike. He was a BB of the Week at bodybuilding.com. Sent him an e mail telling him he was BB of the Year for them and we just hit it off.
Have met Lance at the last two Masters National shows, and he was in tremendous shape. This year even more so. Hard to believe he is not a pro. Reminds me of a mini Branch. I know Lance was at the show cheering for Branch, and they train together when they can. Lance and his wife Camie are among the best people I've met, and feel lucky to know them.
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Post by 1705total on Sept 19, 2005 18:35:01 GMT -5
HOw can anyone not like GerryT. Gerry is the most honest helpful guy out there. The best thing about Gerry is that once you meet him you feel like your talking to an old friend.
Congrats to Branch by the way.
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Post by GerryT on Sept 20, 2005 7:43:40 GMT -5
Appreciate that, Steve. And likewise with you. From the beginning, felt like we knew each other all our lives.
Anyway, would be great to see Branch make top 10 in the O. He sure has the freakiness.
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Post by Intensity on Sept 20, 2005 8:18:53 GMT -5
IMPRESSIVE! This is one of the few physique in the "freak - Mass monster" category that i really like!
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Post by GerryT on Sept 20, 2005 12:56:47 GMT -5
Agree, Mo. If you compare the Branch who won the 01 Nationals to today, you can really appreciate how far he has come in 4 years. Really amazing!
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Post by str8flexed on Sept 20, 2005 15:43:32 GMT -5
good for quincy, he's been working hard for this over the last year. Will be nice to be in the booth with him this year at the O & watch him onstage.
-Layne
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Post by GerryT on Sept 20, 2005 16:58:11 GMT -5
Quincy has been knocking at the door for a long time, and I'm glad he finally gets his O op.
Layne, have a great time at the O, brother. ;D
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