Arnold Classic & Arnold Amateur 2012

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Legendary creation of Jim Lorimer & Arnold - the annual Arnold Classic - will be held on 1st - 4th March 2012. Even if we are still living the year 2011, already the talk of becoming AC weekend with Arnold Classic, Figure/Fitness/Ms International and specially Arnold Amateur has started.

For more official information, please visit - http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/

Special information of Arnold Amateur can be found here - http://arnoldamateur.com/

(heh, could not find a poster in english )

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Inspection report and entry form for Arnold Amateur attached here..

2012 Inspection Report v.1.doc

AA Entry Form 2012.doc

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Some interesting European names to attend...

Eastlabs.biz informed that Stefan Havlik will be attending on Arnold Amateur 2012. Check his interview about this issue from October - http://tv.eastlabs.biz/video/5043/stefan-havlik-idem-na-2012-arnold-classic-interview-oktober-2011

A familiar name for Scandinavian athletes, Swedish Chris Harnell shared that he will compete in men's Classic BB at Arnold AM.

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The AC (pro) competitor lists should be out any day now. But... One who will NOT be in the mix is Vic Martinez:

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/news/breaking-news/3838-victor-martinez-out-of-the-arnold-classic.html

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And the lists are out !

2012 Arnold Classic

Fouad Abiad

Gustavo Badell

Lionel Beyeke

Matthias Botthof

Evan Centopani

Eduardo Correa

Brandon Curry

Dexter Jackson

Michael Kefalianos

Ben Pakulski

Shawn Rhoden

Branch Warren

Ben White

Dennis Wolf

2012 Ms. International

Maria Rita Bello

Brigita Brezovac

Kim Buck

Tina Chandler

Alevtina Goroshinskaya

Monique Jones

Iris Kyle

Debi Laszewski

Cathy LeFrancois

Zoa Lindsey

Geraldine Morgan

Yaxeni Oriquen

Kim Perez

Alina Popa

Maria Segura

2012 Fitness International

Michelle Blank

Jodi Boam

Myriam Capes

Regiane Da Silva

Tina Durkin

Allison Ethier

Adela Garcia

Oksana Grishina

Tanji Johnson

Diana Monteiro

Julie Palmer

Kayde Puckett

Camala Rodriguez

Daniella Ruban

Kizzy Vaines

Sheri Vucick

Bethany Wagner

2012 Figure International

Jelena Abbou

Teresa Anthony

Cheryl Brown

Krissy Chin

Ava Cowan

Heather Dees

Alicia Harris

Raquel Hernandez

Candice Keene

Gloria Keplinger Tarpley

Sue Knott

Larissa Reis

Erin Stern

Gennifer Strobo

Latisha Wilder

Nicole Wilkins

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The defending champ is missing..

http://www.flexonlin...ete-2012-arnold

Kai Greene Will Not Compete in 2012 Arnold

After a 3rd place finish at the 2011 Olympia and the Sheru Classic; Two-time Arnold Classic champion Kai Greene informed FLEX MAGAZINE that he will not be competing in the 2012 Arnold to focus all of his efforts on the 2012 Olympia. Kai Greene will be ramping up the new FLEXONLINE video series in January. Be sure to check back at Flexonline for regular updates of Kai Greene.

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Eastlabs.biz shares a few videos of Stefan Havlik's work outs in the end of Dec on his way to Arnold AM.

http://tv.eastlabs.biz/video/5104/stefan-havlik-trening-pred-2012-arnold-classic-amateur-22-december-2011-1-cast

http://tv.eastlabs.biz/video/5106/stefan-havlik-trening-pred-2012-arnold-classic-amateur-22-december-2011-2-cast

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Men's physique division added to Arnold AM, what do u think ?

Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding Championships Add Men’s Physique in 2012

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure and Bikini Championships, already recognized as one of the most prestigious amateur competitions in the world, will continue to grow in 2012 with the addition of NPC Men’s Physique.

The new division will join men’s bodybuilding, women’s bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding, fitness figure, figure masters and bikini at the three-day event to be held March 1-3 as part of the 2012 Arnold Sports Festival. A record 600 competitors are expected to compete.

“The Arnold Amateur continues to grow into one of the largest and best international amateur competitions,” co-promoter Bob Lorimer said. “The International Federation of Body Building and the National Physique Committee are tremendous partners in helping bring the world’s best amateurs together each March in Columbus.”

Overall winners at the Arnold Amateur in men's bodybuilding, women's bodybuilding, fitness, figure and bikini may petition their national federations for pro status in the IFBB Professional League.

In addition, Arnold Amateur winners who earn professional status will be invited to compete in a future Arnold Classic, Ms. International, Figure International, Fitness International or Bikini International, the marquee events of the Arnold Sports Festival.

Classic bodybuilding, a division that mandates competitors’ height and weight be proportionate, will return for a second straight year. “Classic bodybuilding is becoming very popular internationally because it allows all athletes to compete on a level playing field,” Lorimer said.

Past Arnold Amateur winners have gone onto successful IFBB Pro League careers, including 2009 men’s overall champ Roelly Winklaar and 2010 winner Essa Obaid. Other Arnold Amateur winners who have turned professional include Maria Rita Bellow (women’s bodybuilding), Allison Ethier and Sylvia Tremblay (fitness) and Noemi Olah (bikini).

The Arnold Amatuer IFBB Bodybuilding, Fitess, Figure and Bikini Championships and NPC Men's Physique Championships will be held March 1-4 at Veterans Memorial and the Greater Columbus Convention. Visit www.arnoldamateur.com for more information.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vSF3ju1tME&feature=g-u&context=G25b8de3FUAAAAAAADAA

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Another interesting European competitor Daniel Toth will be competing at this show as well.

His 10 weeks out shot published on BBN FB page - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150523440628407&set=a.488040128406.261673.378875438406&type=1

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Qualified athletes from Italy to Arnold Amateur:

Classic BB: Donato Di Carlo, Gabriele Giansante, Alessandro Galli, Giuseppe Brancaccio

Body fitness: Valentina Mazzola, Michela Fre, Roberta Bozzao, Giada Simari, Annamaria Giordani

Bodybuilding: Carlo Capucci (-70kg), Christian Bertuzzi (-70kg), Alex Zuccaro (-80kg), Francesco Coppola (-80kg), Filippo Masucci (-80kg)

Giampiero Cataldi (-90kg), Simone Meiattini (-90kg), Dennis Giusto (-90kg), Paolo Fontana (+90kg)

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Igor Vybornov preps for Arnold AM..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TzGJGZc6qs&feature=player_embedded

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Dennis Wolf trains for AC, his latest blog update:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so_DTwIPaNg&feature=player_embedded

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Figure International competitor Krissy Chin gives a little sneak peak of her conditioning 8 weeks out from AC:

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Defending champ Branch Warren talks about his Arnold & Aussie Pro prep..

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/team-md-blogs/branch-warren-blog/3856-qfailure-is-not-an-optionq-branch-warren-on-his-arnold-prep-a-aussie-pro.html

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Kas siis eesti meestest naistest ka keegi valmistub selleks võistluseks?

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Arnold amateur competitor Dan Toth update - some new shots HERE.

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According to Ms Juliette Bergmann, qualified athletes from the Netherlands:

Raylison Maria (men's BB)

Gisa ter Haar (figure)

Rita Sargo

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Dex Jackson re-signs with MD and tells about his thoughts prior to the Arnold

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/team-md-blogs/261-dexter-jackson-blog/3868-the-blade-is-back-interview-with-dexter-jackson.html

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Arnold AM contender Stefan Havlik talks and poses for the audience on 13th January

http://tv.eastlabs.biz/video/5147/kulturista-stefan-havlik-exhibicia-13-januar-2012

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Team RUSSIA:

Competitor Name: Puzanova Olga Category: Women’s Bodybuilding 55kg

Competitor Name: Guryeva Olga Category: Women’s Fitness 163cm

Competitor Name: Shaev Aleksei Category: Classic Bodybuilding 171cm

Competitor Name: Barbashin Aleksander Category: Classic Bodybuilding 175cm

Competitor Name: Yashankin Dmitry Category: Classic Bodybuilding 180cm

Competitor Name: Kamenskiy Alexander Category: Classic Bodybuilding 180cm

Competitor Name: Maleev Denis Category: Classic Bodybuilding 180cm

Competitor Name: Nazin Ilya Category: Men’s Bodybuilding 70kg

Competitor Name: Vybornov Igor Category: Men’s Bodybuilding 100kg

Competitor Name: Bazarov Sergey Category: Men’s Bodybuilding over 100kg

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Thank u, Alex

Team-andro.com publishes a short preview vid of Dan Toth's prep:

http://clips.team-an...ld-amateur-2012

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IFBB stars coming to the 2012 Arnold Amateur

The 2012 Arnold Amateur IBBB International Championships are coming closer and closer. Official nomination deadline is January 31st, 2012. Up to this date National Federations may send to the IFBB Headquarters (personally, to Mrs. Wanda Tierney: wanda.tierney@ifbb-uk.com ) the names of competitors planning to participate in the 2012 Arnold Amateur. While many countries have already sent their nominations, I am going to present each few days the names of 6 stars nominated and accepted by the IFBB. After the deadline I will prepare the final list, category by category, and will try to write my predictions. Having the list of already nominated names, I see some surprising returns, champions coming back after few-year break, experienced athletes as well as rising stars. How “Arnold” name is magnetic, enough to say that only Brazil nominated 50 athletes this year! (No, no, there is no mistake: fifty!)

Now the first “six”. Stay tuned!

See the athlete introductions here:

http://www.ifbb.com/...lish&prov=index

Including - Mr Alex Shabunya ... and Christine Schranz...

Plus NinaMaria Richter & Jose Santos...

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Dennis Wolf 7 weeks out.