is Kyle was born on August 22, 1974 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the fifth of six children. Her early athletic endeavors included running cross country, basketball (point guard), and softball (shortstop). She was an All-American in basketball, and received a number of athletic scholarship offers. Iris attended Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi on a basketball scholarship, majoring in business administration.

Iris won her first contest, the 1994 Long Beach Muscle Classic. She earned her pro card by winning the heavyweight class and overall title at the 1998 NPC USA Championship in Las Vegas. Iris has had a series of high placing as a professional, including sixth consecutive top five showings at the Ms. Olympia. She won the heavyweight class at the Ms. Olympia in 2001, then captured the overall titles at both the Ms. International and Ms. Olympia in 2004. In 2006, Iris won both her second Ms. International title and her second Ms. Olympia title. At a height of 5′7″, Iris typically competes at a bodyweight of approximately 155-161 pounds.

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We will have complete coverage of the 2007 Arnold!

CLICK HERE FOR GALLERY “A” - WOMEN’S SPECTACULAR FITNESS ROUTINES

WE WILL HAVE FULL COVERAGE OF ARNOLD CLASSIC 2007 NEXT WEEKEND IN CLOLUMBUS OHIO.

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Figure Competitor Numbers:
1. Jane Awad, 2. Deborah Leung, 3. Latisha Wilder, 4. Mary Elizabeth Lado (Winner), 5. Michelle Flake, 6. Monica Brant-Peckham (2nd Place), 7. Amanda Savell (3rd Place), 8. Christine Pomponio-Pate, 9. Elaine Goodlad, 10. Zhanna Rotar. 11. Monica Guerra, 12. Valerie Waugaman, 13. Nina Luchka, 14. Jenny Lynn, 15. Gina Camacho, 16. Tammy Pies, 17. Ali Metkovich, 18. Anna Larsson, 19. Danielle Hollenshade, 20 Chastity Shore

Fitness Competitor Numbers:

1. Angela Monteleone-Semsch, 2. Julie Childs, 3. Regiane Da Silva, 4. Allsion Daughtry, 5. Tanji Johnson, 6. Jennifer Henderhott, 7. Julie Palmer, 8. Heidi Fletcher, 9. Tracey Greenwood, 10. Adela Garcia, 11. Stacy Simons, 12. Mindi O’Brfien, 13. Kimberly Klein.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER GALLERY

Figure Competitor Numbers:
1. Jane Awad, 2. Deborah Leung, 3. Latisha Wilder, 4. Mary Elizabeth Lado (Winner), 5. Michelle Flake, 6. Monica Brant-Peckham (2nd Place), 7. Amanda Savell (3rd Place), 8. Christine Pomponio-Pate, 9. Elaine Goodlad, 10. Zhanna Rotar. 11. Monica Guerre, 12. Valerie Waugaman, 13. Nina Luchka, 14. Jenny Lynn, 15. Gina Camacho, 16. Tammy Pies, 17. Ali Metkovich, 18. Anna Larsson, 19. Danielle Hollenshade, 20 Chastity Shore

Fitness Competitor Numbers:

1. Angela Monteleone-Semsch, 2. Julie Childs, 3. Regiane Da Silva, 4. Allsion Daughtry, 5. Tanji Johnson, 6. Jennifer Henderhott, 7. Julie Palmer, 8. Heidi Fletcher, 9. Tracey Greenwood, 10. Adela Garcia, 11. Stacy Simons, 12. Mindi O’Brfien, 13. Kimberly Klein.

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David Henry
Ahmad Haldar
Johnnie Jackson
Kris Dim
Chris Cook

Backstage photos

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We shot over 600 photographs for the women’s figure, fitness, and bodybuilding finals.

Here is our unabridged digital roll, photographs 1 through 125. More to follow.

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We shot over 600 photographs for the women’s figure, fitness, and bodybuilding finals.

Here is our unabridged digital roll, photographs 1 through 125. More to follow.

Check back tomorrow for individual photo galleries of more competitors.

An additional 222 images from the electrifying male bodybuilding performances in Columbus Ohio at the Arnold Classic.

We will break down the photos for you later this week.

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Our first 200 images from the electrifying male bodybuilding performances in Columbus Ohio at the Arnold Classic.

We will break down the photos for you later this week.

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Our first 200 images from the electrifying male bodybuilding performances in Columbus Ohio at the Arnold Classic.

We will break down the photos for you later this week.

ROUTINE PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, SLOWED DOWN AND LARGER

Iris Kyle winning the Ms. International Female Bodybuilding title at the Arnold Classic, Columbus, Ohio, March 3, 2006.

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Iris Kyle winning the Ms. International Female Bodybuilding title at the Arnold Classic, Columbus, Ohio, March 3, 2006.

Iris Kyle* WINNER CLICK FOR GALLERY
Dayana Cadeau* 2nd CLICK FOR GALLERY
Yaxeni Oriquen* 3rd CLICK FOR GALLERY
Jitka Harazimova 4th CLICK FOR GALLERY
Betty Pariso 5th CLICK FOR GALLERY
Bonny Priest 6th CLICK FOR GALLERY
Annie Rivieccio CLICK FOR GALLERY

* qualifies for 2006 Olympia

Adela Garcia – Winner CLICK HERE FOR GALLERY
Kimberley Klein – 2nd CLICK HERE FOR GALLERY
Jen Hendershott – 3rd CLICK HERE FOR GALLERY
Tracy Greenwood – 4th CLICK HERE FOR GALLERY
Julie Childs – 5th CLICK HERE FOR GALLERY
Tanji Johnson – 6th CLICK HERE FOR GALLERY

Hundreds of photos and video will be available.

Go to Lori’s Blog HERE for a sneak peak of Arnold 2006 Female Bodybuilding photos.