Wow, What A Line-Up!
Just got back to the host hotel from the 2008 Iron Man that was held at the LA Convention Center.
We got so much content, but with teh lack of sleep, i can only give you a preview of what to expect tomorrow and in the next few days.
Here is a preview from Kris Gethin (our Editor-In-Chief):
The finals proved to be quite a shock for most, as the athletes were jumbled up as much as a lottery from the earlier prejudging. Most notable was the switch of placing between Silvio from top three into fourth. Silvio was obviously quite emotional with the decision as he seemed to be very upset backstage with reigning Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler comforting him. I couldn’t complain too much with any of the final decisions, and in all, the judges did a very well, getting the crowds approval on most occasions. Here is a preview of what is to come:
1st Phil Heath
The dictionary’s new word for bodybuilding has to be changed to Phil Heath. Just when we thought he couldn’t look any better, his added tan and oil only accentuated this awesome physique which soon will be hard to find spoils. His once overpowering arms were treated like a B rated movie due to the fact that his now massive legs take over the new blockbuster role at the box office. I see a new direction in bodybuilding with Phil, and that future looks very, very bright.
> View all pics here http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2008im_pics.htm.
2nd Gustavo Badell
Posing to what seemed to be a tribute to his new sponsors ,Weider, Gustavo brought the house down to his adoring fans with the jingles of Puerto Rican as his backdrop. Looking notably tighter this evening, his symmetry looked better as his condition improved to display zipper like oblique’s. Always paying attention to detail such as tan, hair, posing and presentation, Gustavo is a true professional on stage which all adds up to his continued run of podium finishes.
> View all pics here http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2008im_pics.htm.
3rd Mo El Massouwi
Mo had the best placing to date and I am sure he will improve on this, but as far as condition goes I couldn’t see much at fault. His back will reap the awards of added thickness, especially when compared to someone who wants to expose such small flaws. I personally would’ve given this placing to Silvio but I have no problem seeing Mo represent the great country of New Zealand at the Olympia.
> View all pics here http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2008im_pics.htm.
The full top ten will be posted tomorrow.
We shot over 8 hours of video that will be added to teh site over the next few days.
Full scorecards will be avalable soon.
The NPC Figure contest webcast video will be ready in the next 24 hours.
Thousands more photos coming in the next 48 hours also.
The video of Wolf and THe Goat will be coming soon!
WW
Post by: webmaster
February 16, 2008 - 11:04 pm MST at 11:04 pm
Moe has done NZ way proud. You are awesome Moe and we celebrate this with you. Bring on Mr O. See u when u get home!!!!!YEEHAAA. Now the same for Jo Stewart at the Arnold Classic
February 17, 2008 - 12:46 am MST at 12:46 am
Where are the scorecards?
February 17, 2008 - 8:52 am MST at 8:52 am
it is on the webcast server in the sc folder
February 18, 2008 - 11:16 am MST at 11:16 am
Got it, everything is updated.
March 18, 2008 - 10:47 am MST at 10:47 am
Hi guys n gals I don’t know if you are aware that the name ‘Iron’ man is causing great hilarity over here in the Uk. If you’re up on your cockney rhyming slang ‘Iron Hoof’ stands for poof, I know you call poofs ***gots over there. So when you use the word Iron we interpret it as a poof. Another example of cockney rhyming slang is the use of the C**t word. We would say he’s a right James. That comes from the singer James Blunt.
Regards and thanks for the laughs.
Viv