The IFBB Pro League released the following amendment to the Olympia qualifications.  This will mean a smaller pool of contestants at the 2012 Olympia.

 

September 21, 2011

NEW OLYMPIA QUALIFYING RULES

After meetings held during the Olympia Weekend and following further discussions between IFBB Professional League and Mr. Olympia, LLC, beginning 2012, only the following competitors will qualify for the Olympia:

1. top four (4) in each division at the Olympia.
2. top three (3) in each division at the Arnold Classic/International;
3. top two (2) in each division at the New York Pro; and
4. 1st Place at all other competitions

The top four (4) in each division at the 2011 Olympia will qualify for the 2012 Olympia.

The remaining 2011 competitions are not affected.

The IFBB Professional League and Mr. Olympia, LLC may offer special invites.

Jim Manion
Chairman
IFBB Professional League

 

http://www.ifbbpro.com/news/ifbb-pro-league-advisory-notice-092111/

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Did you miss the live 2011 Olympia webcast?  Not to fear, the free replays are available here until the end of the month:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2011-olympia-webcast-replays.html

But don't delay, time is limited on viewing these!

Are you watching the live 2011 Olympia Webcast? If no, why not? It's free, and it's live right now!

http://streaming.bodybuilding.com/2011-olympia-webcast/

Replays of the 2011 Olympia Weekend webcast are available here:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2011-olympia-webcast-replays.html

Are you watching the live 2011 Olympia Webcast? If no, why not? It's free, and it's live right now!

http://streaming.bodybuilding.com/2011-olympia-webcast/

Kris Gethin has this event covered for you. 

Check out his BLOCKBUSTER BASH here!!

Erin Stern is defending her Figure Olympia crown against Figure International champ Nicole Wilkins.  The rest of the field is full of talent as well. 

Check it: Isaac Hind's Figure Olympia Preview

Full Coverage Olympia Main Page

Check out Isaac Hind's Bikini Olympia Preview here!

There are also little golden nuggets of advice included at the end of the preview..

Take notes.

Or at least take note.

Full Coverage Olympia Main Page

Boise, ID - September 12, 2011 - Bodybuilding.com the Internet?s most-visited bodybuilding and fitness site and largest online retailer of nutritional supplements, is once again offering a free worldwide webcast of Joe Weider?s 2011 Olympia Weekend presented by MuscleTech. With one of the best lineups of athletes in the contest?s 46 year history and one million dollars in prize money, the 2011 Olympia is a must see event. Thanks to the live webcast, everyone can tune in.

The exclusive webcast coverage will begin at 6:30pm Pacific Time (9:30 ET) on both Friday and Saturday night live from the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. On Friday, September 16th the webcast kicks-off with the ladies, featuring the Ms. Olympia, Fitness Olympia, and Bikini Olympia, followed by the Men's Open Prejudging. Plus, the top three 2011 Bodybuilding.com Supplement Award winners (Brand of the Year, Supplement of the Year and New Supplement of the Year) will be announced. The Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards have set the standard for recognition of the best products and brands in the fitness and supplement industry for the past seven years.

On Saturday, September 17th the webcast coverage will include the Olympics of bodybuilding with the Mr. Olympia Finals as reigning champion Jay Cutler battles to reclaim his 5th consecutive Mr. Olympia title with his muscle-packed 274 lb, 5?9? frame. Basketball player turned bodybuilder, Phil Heath, is slated to be his biggest challenger with a perfectly balanced 245 lbs, 5?9? physique. The irony? Cutler has been Heath?s longtime mentor helping him establish his niche in the bodybuilding world. Now with such a strong foothold, Heath could possibly take his title. The Saturday coverage will also include the beautifully sculpted women of the Figure Olympia and the Men?s Under 202 Showdown (men?s bodybuilding light weight division).

This year?s Olympia webcast hosts are veteran bodybuilding commentator Dan Solomon and the highly opinionated IFBB Pro Bodybuilder King Kamali. Covering the women?s action are co-hosts Carla Sanchez (Professional IFBB Fitness Competitor) and Amanda Latona (Professional IFBB Bikini Competitor and Cover Model).

?The Olympia is one of my favorite events. I love being able to webcast it live, so fans from all around the world can experience the show,? - Ryan DeLuca, Bodybuilding.com CEO.

To watch the exclusive 2011 Bodybuilding.com Olympia Webcast presented by MuscleTech, please go to http://bit.ly/OlympiaWebcast.  

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Mr. Cutler is prepared to defend his title of Mr. Olympia, and possibly take home his 5th crown.  Get an inside look behind the reigning Mr. O here.

A Cut Above the Rest

Phil Heath is ready to take over the crown from Mr. Cutler this year at the O. See the road that's gotten him where he is today.  

The Gift, Unwrapped

2011 Road To The Olympia Video Series!

Details: 

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bodybuilding.com-exclusive-2011-olympia-webcast.html

A torn tendon in the star bodybuilder's left quad forces him to withdraw.

Read the news here:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2011-olympia-shocker-branch-warren-out.html

The 2011 Olympia Expo brought in a large amount of visitors from all over. It seemed with ever big company they had Pro bodybuilders, figure and bikini athletes working the booths, or just there making appearances. Some coming as far as Europe and even IFBB Pro Joe Stubbs from the Bahamas turned up.

Walking around you couldn't help but notice the long lines at some booths to meet the Pros.along with a chance to get some free samples. Silvio was back on the scene at the bodybuilding.com booth and informed me that he will be back on stage at the beginning of 2011.

Kris Gethin of bodybuilding.com seemed to made rounds to ever booth at the expo along with attending most events. Does this guy ever get to sleep I wonder?