Eclipsing the crowd with her grace and beauty, Cathy took the stage and kept it form everyone else. It was also great to see a fan favorite - Tazzy Columb - back on stage. 

Congratulations to Cathy for a well deserved win!

At first there was no clear winner but through the day and into the nigh Evan Centopani moved his way to the top for the title. Some argued Markus Ruhl or Dennis James could have taken it. Others were unhappy with Hidetada Yamagishi's placing - but that's bodybuilding for ya!

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High hopes for David "The Giant Killer" Henry were dashed to a water grave as his size could not overcome the film of water he carried. You should have heard the crowed BOO when David was called out for the third spot. However, the biggest surprise was Mark Dugdale - Bald and Rockin'! We could have easily seen him placed in front of Kevin English. 

In this case, Kevin makes it Two in a Row for the NY Pro!

Nicole Wilkins takes first place the first annual Europa Orlando Pro. Nicole's only turned pro in 2007 and since then has been on the Olympia and Arnold Stage as well as crossing over into the Fitness Arena.

Nicole barely eaked out the win by one point placing Heather Mae French in 2nd with Monica Brant placing third trailing by an additional 10 points.

The first Annual Europa Orland Pro Show was a great success. The Men's show had a total of 18 competitors step on stage, but like any contest, there can be only one winner.

This year's 2009 Orlando Europa Pro winner was Troy Alves.

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We have the results from the 2008 Jr Nationals:

Men's Overall: Super Heavyweight - Sean Allan

Women's Overall: Heavyweight - Amber DeFrancesco

Fitness Overall: Class A - Stephanie Irick

Figure Overall: Class B - Julie Kulla

We were lucky enough to be allowed the opportunity to speak with and interview Daniel Stuckart - Trey Brewer's nutritionost.

In short, many folks thought Trey would not be able to lose the weight and compete at the 2008 Jr. Nationals. On the contrary, after 16 weeks of dieting, Trey's metabolism kicked into over drive and Daniel did everything he could do to keep Trey from losing too much weight.

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It was no surprise to see Kai Green take the overall prize. Touted as a possible Crowned Olympia there should have been no excuse for Kai had he lost. His signature striated quads with the added mass separated the Men from the Boys.

As loosely quoted by Flex Wheeler, "Dan Salomon has Kai in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place!"

You can't miss this cross-town classic!

With the introduction of the Men's 202 class, the addition of Women's Pro show and a total of 13 possible Olympia qualifications you are about to see a rumble!

Join us as the 2008 FBB New York Professional bodybuilding show ensues. 

Well, they said it wouldn't happen. The Weider hype had everyone thinking the 'Gift' would sweep the Arnold Classic fresh from his win at the Los Angeles Ironman Pro.

Dexter proved them wrong.

2nd, 3rd, and 4th could have gone either way between Phil Heath, Kai Green and Branch Warren, but in the end, it was Dexter's muscle maturity and conditioning that carried him through the day.

Well, as stated an hour before the end of the Ms. International Bodybuilding Show, Yaxeni was given the nod for first place. She was clearly in the best shape of her life, with hamstrings that had the audience gasping in amazement.

I have NEVER seen so many women off their peak at any one show.

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