2007 IFBB World Championships
I just saw some photos from the 2007 IFBB World Championships. Talk about a freak show! I haven’t seen the full results but it appears the U.S. team didn’t fare so well. Seriously, with all the talk about bribery and politics at this show, I’d be interested in what some of the U.S. team members have to say about it. From my perspective, I think winning your class at the Team Universe is a good enough reward in itself, and really don’t see the purpose of prepping all over again 4-5 months later to basically get spanked at the Worlds.
I hate to catch myself discounting the possibility that most of the competitors are natural, as I hate when people who don’t know me question my own status, but all it takes is to look historically at some of the past winners who have moved into the upper echelons of the IFBB. The difference between these guys and even the U.S. team is startling. I’m not naive enough to believe that all of the T.U. athletes are drug-free, but deep down I still believe there are those who have won while legitimately playing by the rules.
Bodybuilding will always be about competing within yourself, and we all choose which contests to enter based upon our individual goals. I have mad respect for any athlete who puts himself up on stage to be judged, but especially for those who pick shows that they know may be long shots, but for some reason feel compelled to test themselves. To all the T.U. class winners who knew the history of this show going in and chose to compete anyway, you guys are real warriors!
November 3, 2007 at 1:33 pm
hello tim,
my name is kelly pettiford. i am a 2 time class winner at team universe. thanks for your kind words. my impression at my second world championships is one of satisfaction that we legitimately represent the u.s. drug free. not crying about my or other teammates placings, but we are obviously up against guys that are not playing by the rules. we are made to sign a document when we way in stating that we are competing drug free. there is no screening of competitors with tale-tale signs of drug-use e.g. gh bloated midsections and extreme gyno. all in all the experience is worth the free trip and keeps everyone humbled and well grounded. i will continue to improve and eventually place at worlds. that is my goal to be the best bar none.
November 18, 2007 at 5:48 am
Hello Tim,
I met ya at the Mid-atlantic show this past May. I competed in the masters and light-heavies. Your pics look awesome! Congrats!
I am also a natural competitior. I am presently using super pump 250 and size on from Gaspari along with of course, whey protein.
You have excellent vascularity, what supps do you recommend. Thanks. Continued success to you.
MIKE - Mt laurel, NJ