IFBB NY Pro in NYC - May 16,2009

[GerryT]

This should be a terrific event. For more information, go to

www.bevfrancis.com

Hope to see some of you there. There will open pro men, 202 and under pro men and pro women. Bodybuilding only. The top 5 men in the open qualify for the Olympia, as do the top 3 women.

Hide Yamgishi, Silvio Samuel and Evan Centopani in his pro debut. And it will also be the last competition for Markus Ruhl.

Vinny Galanti make his pro debut in the 202, and Mark Dugdale is making his 2nd attempt at 202 (he is in a pro show in Pittsburgh this weekend).

[GerryT]

This was an outstanding show. 55 competitors altogether; 24 women, 21 open men, and 10 in 202 men. Link to photos and results:

www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1322

Evan has had a meteoric career. He turned pro at 07 Nationals (only his 4th show), took 18 months off and now won his pro debut. Amazing.

Props to Kevin English who won 202 for secon year in a row. And I was thrilled to see Cathy LeFrancois win her 2nd straight NY Pro.
She was stunning, and the clearest winner of the night!