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Novice Men’s competition was spread across three classes.

Bradford Foulds dominated in the lightweight division, followed by Sam Felts and Rocky Botello, respectively second and third places. Joshua Taylor and Curt Curtis rounded competition out in fourth and fifth places.

Austin Police Officer Craig Ritchie reigned supreme in the middleweight class, followed by Paul Castellano in second, Corbie Holcomb as third, Theo Thurston fourth, and Jim Nettles in fifth.

Men’s Heavyweight class was won by the flawless posing of Amechi Chinweze was followed by Jimmy Aleman, second, Christopher Baugh, third, and James Thomas finishing fourth.

Novice Men’s overall winner Craig Ritchie may well prove to be one of those mystery men whose first contest is a stunning victory, and then seemingly pass off in the sunset never to be heard from again.

Coming in as an unknown, his combination of densely developed muscle, incredible overall balance, and cut appearance gained immediate attention.

His win, while closely battled with Amechi Chinweze, met audience wild audience approval. In the wake of his victory, hearing him say this would be not only his first but also last contest came as astonishing.

Apparently he wanted to give it a try by putting everything into it and the rest is history. No doubt valiant efforts will be made to convince him to move forward in the future. The man has a gift.

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