IFBB Olympia Expo and Competition This Weekend

[GerryT]

Have not seen any mention of this yet. But it should be some show. For the men, there will be the 202 division as well as the open O. And women's events are the Ms. Olympia for BB, Fitness O and Figure O.

Men's events will be amazing. In 202s, Flex Lewis, Mark Dugdale, David Henry, Kevin English and Jose Raymond are among the top entrants.

And the O, Phil Heath, Jay Cutler trying to win the title back, and Dexter Jackson trying to defend it. And add Victor Martinez, Kai Greene, Branch Warren, Dennis Wolf and others to the mix it should be a judges' nightmare.

I heard that bb.com wil have a live webcast, and photos will be posted at MD.co, RX muscle and Flexonline.

Best of luck to all the competitors and look forward to the outcome.

[RUBICON19]

INFO: www.mrolympia.com/

[intenceman]

Good post. Can't wait. It actually seems fun this year. First year for me since 93 that it seemed that way. Ok. Predictions guys? And girls? I don't claim to be uberpsychic, but have had a Kai vibe since April. Still think Jay or Dexter have the inside track, but...

[GerryT]

Thanks, Randy. Had seen the site but forgot to link it.

Agree with you, James. Actually looking forward to the pictures and results. This is the hardest O in years to speculate on. Several have a real chance. I heard that Kai is looking like a freak. And I am sure he will have an exotic posing routine! ;D

Only predicition I can make with any certainty at all is Iris Kyle for Ms. O.

[RUBICON19]

I am actually interested in this one...

[intenceman]

Yeah, its going to be very interesting. Saw couple pics of Jay- covered, face very lean, and oneleg shor he took- great legs, but Kai has those too... I'm sensing a Jay/Kai shoot out...

[GerryT]

Jay Cutler wins his 3rd Olympia. He became the first male athlete to lose the title and regain it. Very close with an incredible Branch Warren finishing 2nd. Dexter was again in top shape and was 3rd, followed by Kai Greene, Phil Heath and Victor Martinez.

Kevin English won the 202 show, followed by David Henry, Eduardo Correa ana Mark Dugdale.

And congrats to Iris Kyle on her 5th Ms Olympia, to Adela Garcia on her 4th Fitness O, and Nicole Wilkins-Lee winning her first Figure O.

www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1360

[Maximum6]

jay culter....

once again

[mrky03]

I'm somewhat disappointed in the outcome. I was hoping a new era had started when Dex. won it last year. Back to the same ole same ole I guess.

[Intensity]

Joel, I feel the same... But on the other hand, even though I'm a huge fan of Dexter and I believe that he is the total package a Mr O. should be... to see the 2009 version of Jay take the title is not completely illogical to me. So for once Jay's waistline seemed tiny, and he was more aesthetic and cut while being the mass monter he has always been!

I still prefer Dexter's physique... But I would not say that he deserved the title more than Jay.

The real surprising result: Branch!!!!!!!

[GerryT]

Agree, Mo! Branch was at his best, and really pushed Jay for the title. I also like Dexter's look, but he did not show the dramatic improvement Jay and Branch did. Which is why I think the placings were as they were.

If Branch was the surprise, the biggest shock was Dennis Wolf. Something must have gone really wrong, and did not even place. But he will bounce back.

[intenceman]

I thought Kai was going to take it. He came in off. I think he was overtrained. Tried to do too much. Especially going down from 300+ lbs a couple months out. The top 3 didn't try to do that, and I think that's why they were top 3.

[GerryT]

Agree, James. Kai was not as sharp as at the Arnold. He is guest posing here next month. That should be interesting.

Phil Heath was ill before the show, and Victor was not hard enough, although he had a terrible year. they did well to still make top 6.