2009 Olympia Blog

The reigning Ms. Figure Olympia Champ will NOT be back to defend her title this year. FLEXonline reports, “There will definitely be a new IFBB Figure Olympia champion in 2009, as we just received news from JM Manion and the IFBB Pro League confirming that Gates will be skipping this year’s Olympia.”

Jenn Gates will not be back to the Olympia stage next month.

It’s been a challenging year for the Figure Olympia champ but like all champions she’s a survivor and continues to bounce back. Jenn tells me she’ll share more information on her decision to skip the Olympia soon.

The top 6 at this year’s contest will certainly look different than last year. Earlier Zivile Raudoniene opted out of competing from this year’s Olympia and now the reigning champ. Who will be the new Ms. Figure Olympia champ? We’ll find out in a few weeks.

With Olympia Weekend only a few weeks away, the folks at Bodybuilding.com are making some final production decisions for this years exclusive Worldwide Olympia Webcast.  Friday, September 24th is “Ladies Night” at the Orleans Arena. The Ms. Olympia and Fitness Olympia events will be held along with the Men’s Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging. After sitting out this year’s competition, 2-time Fitness Olympia champ Jen Hendershott will be trading in her Banana costume for a brand new microphone as she joins Elaine Goodlad and Carla Sanchez in the broadcast booth. The Figure Olympia Finals will be held on Saturday night in conjunction with the 2009 Mr. Olympia.

Jen Hendershott joins Elaine Goodlad & Carla Sanchez.
Visit Bodybuilding.com as the event gets closer for more Olympia updates. Check out Probodybuildingdaily.com for coverage leading into this year’s big event.

For more up to date info about the what’s going on in the IFBB visit www.HardBody.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

August 3, 2009

Two-time Ms. Olympia and Ms. Fitness International Jen Hendershott announces that she will not compete in the 2009 Fitness Olympia.

Graham, NC—Two-time Ms. Olympia and Ms. Fitness International Jen Hendershott will be a spectator at this years’ Fitness Olympia in Las Vegas.

“The fitness industry has been very good to me. It is time for me to give back. I love working with people who aspire to improve themselves. I will focus on my new supplement company PGN, my training program Get Phat Online, Phat Camp, Get Phat Promotions and the many other projects that I am currently working on. “

Jen has been a competitive fitness athlete for over 12 years. She is the current raining Ms. Olympia and Ms Fitness International.

“I am not retiring but rather taking some time to work on the many other things that I am passionate about.”

To reach Jen email her at Jenhenfit2000@aol.com.