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7 Issue 12 - December 2002
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My Olympia Diary by Mr Australia, Nick Jones
Left London 2 days after placing second at the NABBA Universe on the 12th of October. Spent 3 days in Los Angeles training at Golds Gyme Venice and Angel City Fitness. Did not look out of place as every second guy was 120kg's plus. Trained and spent time with my good mate, IFBB Pro, Jamo Nazzar.
Did a photo shoot in L.A. clothing district on top of an old building with Barbarian Photographer extrodinaire, David Paul. Set off to Las Vegas the following day Olympia bound.
Apart from "the strip", Las Vegas has a similar land profile to Adelaide, South Australia. Very flat with an amphitheatre of hills around the outer edge. We (Teri and I) checked into our hotel, Luxor, which is the pyramid shaped building you see in the TV series, CSI, all the time. Next door is the Mandalay Bay Hotel, the venue for the Mr Olympia. The Luxor and the Mandalay are connected by a monorail which suits me just fine (no more walking) after 16 weeks of cardio.
The Olympia Expo was full of muscle and silicone (all in the right places) at the booths and just walking around. All the major US companies were there....magazines, sports nutrition, clothing, video (even Adelaide's GMV were there), tanning products and more. There was a great atmosphere and even I bumped into a number of friends such as Guy Grundy, Jamo Nezzar, Dorian Yates, Tina and Wayne Gallasch, and Australian Pro, John Davie. You could stop and talk to anyone at the booths, in the hotel, or at the casinos about bodybuilding 24 hours a day....it was bodybuilding heaven!
Guy Grundy offered Teri and I tickets to the Fitness and Ms Olympia on Friday night but we declined as we had to meet my good mate Ron Partlow from Canada. It was great to see Ron after 4 years apart. Ron had just competed at the Canada's and had just missed out on his Pro Card. At 27 years old, 6 foot 1", and 300 pounds, Ron is an impressive site.
Mr Olympia - The Contest.
Pre-judging was amazing. 25 of the worlds best pros on stage. The stand outs were Marcus Rhul (definately the biggest), and Ronnie Coleman, Kevin Levrone (best package), Chris Cormier (big but smooth), Gunter Schlierkamp (surprise of the night), and Dexter Jackson. A couple of new guys whose mass and condition was very impressive were Art Atwood and Paco Bautista who has the freakiest legs since Tom Platz. After pre-judging it was obvious the title would be between Ronnie Coleman and Kevin Levrone.
At the night show I was given a back stage pass by Wayne Gallasch from GMV. After security ushered me to the lift, then down the corridor, I was definitely in bodybuilder heaven. My first roll of 24 was gone in 5 minutes? The pros were great. They gladly posed for photos to anyone who asked. I got over 100 great snaps and caught up with my mate Dennis James who looked very good and finished in 10th place.
The backstage area was well equipped and set up like a small gym. The pros are even supplied their own tanners. That's right, pretty girls apply their tan for them!
When all the athletes filed on stage for the top ten, I made myself scarce as I did not want to be around when 15 disappointed bodybuilders returned backstage.
The posedown was spirited and the highlight was Ronnie and Gunter. Gunter dwarfed Ronnie but still lacks quad sweep and is a bit thick wasted. He received a standing ovation and at 300lbs and in incredible shape, he deserved it.
My opinion of the top 6;
Sixth, Lee Priest. One of the most popular. Freaky limbs.
Fifth, Gunter Shlierkamp. Surprise of the night. Should of placed higher.
Fourth, Dexter Jackson. Probably the best package of all. Could of been as high as 3rd.
Third, Chris Cormier. Big but smooth, third place was a gift.
Second, Kevin Levrone. Beautiful physique, great condition, excellent shape. If he had 1.5 inches on his legs, he would of been Mr Olympia.
First, Ronnine Coleman. I think he deserved it, but he was a bit flat. Ronnie's hold on the crown is precarious to say the least. He'll have to work hard next year to keep it.
All in all, what an incredible experience. I encourage any muscle buff to go the the Olympia. It's as exciting as Christmas for a four year old!
Click
here for exclusive backstage pictures from the 2002 Mr Olympia
Some photos from
Nick's David Paul shoot (click to enlarge)
Nick Jones Interview
Nick Jones is one of Australia's premier bodybuilders. Nick is the current NABBA Mr Australia (second year in a row), and a NABBA Mr World Short Class Winner. Last October, Nick placed second in the NABBA Universe Short Class, and is a favourite to take the title next year. Off stage, Nick owns and runs Gen-Tec Nutrition which specialises in high tech supplements. Nick is a genuine nice guy who is always ready to help other reach their bodybuilding goals. I sent Nick a list of 10 questions to answer intending this to be a written interview. Nick sent me back a 22 minute long tape with the answers. Rather than type out the
answers, you can listen to it on-line with real player.
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Nick's first contest
1991
And his last,
October 2002
New Orleans Pro 9th Oct
Ronnie Coleman Beaten!
1. Gunter Schlierkamp
2. Ronnie Coleman
3. Chris Cormier
4. Lee Priest
5. Dennis James
6. Dexter Jackson
7. Bob Cicherillo & Craig Titus
9. Ahmad Haidar
10. Johnnie Jackson
11. King Kamali
12. Art Atwood
In a sensational turn of events, current reigning Mr Olympia, Ronnie Coleman, was beaten by Gunter Schlierkamp at the New Orleans Pro. Gunter led all rounds to clearly win over a shell shocked Coleman. This is the first time ever that a current Mr Olympia has been beaten outside the Olympia stage. The last time a Mr Olympia was defeated was when Arnold beat Sergio Olivia in Essen in the early seventies.
Below is a transcript of the show by someone who was there;
"I am typing this in the lobby - what I do for you guys! Okay here it goes. Winner was Gunter Schlierkamp, looking awesome. Ronnie Coleman was second, awesome, but a little off. Chris Cormier was third, came in sharper at night so he moved up. Fourth was Lee Priest, in aswesome condition. Fifth was Dennis James, very thick, but his softness kept him in 5th place. Dexter Jackson came in 6th, looking very good. And I think Craig Titus came in 7th, but we need to wait for the official results to see that.
The crowd went #####in nuts when they named Gunter the winner. He was crying. During the posedown, the guys came into the audience. Kevin was in the crowd and Gunter came over and they hugged. Shit, Kevin should have competed. There is electricity in the air here tonite and I can hardly type. All the emotion that was for Gunter at the O was saved for this show and the crowd showed it's love! Ronnie was a true gentleman, very humble. He always will have a lot of the class and respect he deserves. This is it, guys - a changing of the guards. I can't #####in wait till the Arnolds. I gotta go put my laptop back in my room. That's all for now
I am here in New Orleans and witnessed it! I guess my BIG Mouth has rattled enough chains after all these years for the judges to do the unthinkable! Kevin jumped out of his seat and onto the stage like a little kid, he was so beside himself! Personally, Ronnie is better structured but a bit softer than Gunter from the front, Ronnie wins from the back but over all in the same poses, Gunter held his own and got rewarded for it! No shame on Ronnie but the sport is coming alive simply by different people winning! Now all of us feel like any of us can win on any given day even if that is not the case, the FEELiING is there as a competitor! Well, as for me? We will have to wait until after X-MAS to see waz up? There is a chink in the campions armor, which I have said all along and the sport is now a buzz with renewed interest in who is going to do what, now that the champ has been defeated for the 1st time in 18 years! (Shawn Ray)"
Maybe the
promoters knew the result before the show, judging by the poster.
INBA Natural Olympia Nov 16th
Congratulations to Adelaide's Joel Ramintas who recently competed in the INBA Natural Oympia in Arizona USA. After finishing out of the top 3 last year, Joel placed second in the Open Men's Short class. This is a terrific result for Joel, and cements his status as the best Natural bodybuilder in Australia. The Overall title was once again claimed by the sensational Ron Williams from the US. The INBA Natural Olympia is contested by nations from around the world. Next years event will be held in New Zealand.
Silver Medal Joel Ramintas Australia, Gold Medal Rodney Helaire USA, Bronze Medal Rhommel Pardilanan Australia
Ron Williams (c)
Overall
The Australian
Team
Joel with Overall
winner, Ron Williams
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If you want the latest news, pictures, and gossip on your favourite IFBB bodybuilders then Muscletime is the site for you. All IFBB show results are posted within minutes of the shows completion. Photos from the pro shows amount to hundreds of high quality images. Many pros post their pictures on-line when dieting for shows. Check it out, highly recommended.
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Gossip is sourced from various sites such
as muscletime.com, getbig.com, nuclearnutrition.com,
ironmagazine.com
Quarantine laws foil Freeman
By Shaun Phillips
November 15, 2002
CATHY FREEMAN has run foul of quarantine officials over a 58kg shipment of protein supplements.
Inspectors seized the consignment to ensure the energy-giving powders from the US were not a health risk to humans and animals.
The supplements included whey protein, a constituent of milk.
The supplement is put into "protein shakes" used by athletes to boost energy and aid recovery after training.
Freeman said the supplements would last her six months – the equivalent of 2.2kg a week.
The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service said shipments of more than 10kg of dairy products were deemed to be "commercial quantities" and required an import permit.
"The permit requires a declared breakdown of ingredients so an assessment of risk can be made," AQIS spokesman David Finlayson said.
"Coming from North America the risk is quite low, but there is the potential for things such as foot and mouth disease, bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis to be brought in."
Freeman has now applied for a permit. Her spokesman, Matthew Mahon, said Freeman and coach Karen Inge would try to find an Australian supplier of the supplements.
The Courier-Mail
ORVILLE BURKE IN SERIOUS HEALTH
SCA RE
On November 5, Orville Burke, 10th-place finisher at the 2002 Mr. Olympia, underwent surgery to rectify a long-standing triceps injury which he had exacerbated a week earlier while warming up for a F photo shoot. Sources close to Orville tell us that while under anesthetic, Orville, who has a history of asthma problems, experienced a seizure and lapsed into a coma. His condition became serious enough that he was placed on life support machines. His wife, Christina, has been by his bedside at all times. On Friday, November 16, Orville started to come round intermittently and has been taken off life support, however, he is not out of the woods yet. While latest reports are more promising, Burke remains in serious condition.
NPC US Nationals.
Overall winner Toney Freeman
Terminator 3
Arnold Schwarzenegger's powerful sequel comes to theatres July 2003, which means that this movie could probably be the blockbuster of the year. It already has finished filming in Los Angeles and is being edited now. Here is the story: A decade after Skynet sent back the T-1000, an adult John Connor now has to face a female Terminator, the T-X, with even deadlier abilities and an absolute power over all machines. But John has another protector: a new T-800 unit Terminator has been sent back through time to help guide John through the coming battle. But can John prevent judgment day from happening
Bertil Fox: Sentence Changed
It was reported that on September 27, 2002, Bertil's death sentence was changed to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and her mother.
Laugh While training
A huge muscular man walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bartender can't help but stare at the guy because in contrast to his large muscles, the man has a head that is the size of an orange. The bartender hands him the beer and says, "You know, I'm not gay but I want to compliment you on your physique, it's really phenomenal! But I have a question, why is your head so small?"
The big guy nods slowly. He's obviously fielded this question many times.
"One day", he begins, "I was hunting and got lost in the woods. I heard someone crying for help. I followed the cries and they led me to a frog that was sitting next to a stream." "No shit?" says the bartender, thoroughly intrigued.
"Kiss me, kiss me and I will turn into a genie and grant you 3 wishes." the frog says.
"I looked around to see if I was alone and gave the frog a kiss. POOF! The frog turned into a . She said, You now have 3 wishes. I looked down at my scrawny 115 pound body and said, I want a body like Arnold Schwarzenegger!"
"She nodded and snapped her fingers, and POOF there I was so big that I ripped out of my clothes and was standing there naked!, she then asked 'What is your second wish?"
"I looked hungrily at her beautiful body and replied, I want to make sensuous love with you by the stream. She nodded, laid down and beckoned me. We made love right there by the stream for hours!! God I was a love machine."
"Afterwards, as we lay next to each other, sweating from our glorious love making she whispered in my ear, 'You know you have one more wish, what will it be?"
"I looked at her and replied: How about a little head?"
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