Olympia Weekend
A friend of mine is going to Vegas to experience, in person, Joe Weider’s Olympia weekend. Need I say that I am green with envy? In all my years of following the sport, I have never - not once - experienced the Olympia in the flesh. Over the years, it has grown into an extravaganza to rival the Indy 500.
At one time, I had dreams of being on the stage, competing for the ultimate prize. I soon came to realize that I had neither the genetic traits nor the all-consuming burning desire to see it through to the end. I can only imagine the sacrifice, the wrecked relationships, and the dedication to the sport that pursuit of the Olympia title must entail. I salute the men and women - past and present - who have competed for the title, and I salute the current crop of competitors for having the courage and guts to make the journey from gym to stage.
If community members are attending the ceremonies in Vegas, take a moment to think about those of us who cannot attend. Take lots of photos and share them with the community. Crumbs from the table are better than no crumbs at all.
