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NPC Nationals In Hollywood, Fla. This Weekend

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: November 12, 2009 at 3:06 pm
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margaret negreteThis weekend will be one of few opportunities for NPC competitors to earn an IFBB pro card. The NPC National competition is guaranteed to be amazing! One bodybuilding competitor, Margaret Negrete, is high up on the ‘one’s to watch’ list.

She is coming off a first place win at the 2009 USA’s and a third place finish at the North Americans. She will not be going to Fla alone, her husband will also be competing this weekend. The two not only share success on stage but in their ‘day jobs’ as well. Margaret is an anesthesiologist and her husband is a dentist. Their two daughters Alex, 16, and Daryl, 15, have each already won teenage national fitness competitions.

WNBF Pro World Championships This Weekend

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: November 12, 2009 at 2:26 pm
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2008 wmbf winnerThis weekend at the Martin Luther King Campus in New York, New York, the WNBF Pro World Championships will take place. The Head Judges for this year’s event will be former 4x World Champion Nancy Andrews and Mr. Universe Dwayne Broadway. The Competitor list is extensive and covers the globe. Pictured here is last years world champion, Brenda Rahe.

Pro Fit Body
Anne M. Glynn-Madison, WI
Brenda Norris-O’Neil-Bernville, PA
Diane Van Deusen-Manassas, VA
Kori Propst-Evansville, IN
Linda L. Aubin-Cvik-Calgary, Alberta
Rozanne Pyper-Red Deer, Alberta Canada
Susan Townsend-Dalton, PA
Teresita Morales-Holliswood, NY
Tara Martin-Whitestone, NY
Marina Cornwall-UK

Pro Ms. Exercise Figure
Alicia Meredith-New London, CT
Amy Akey-Concord, NH
Anne M. Glynn-Madison, WI
Ashley Cummings-Middlesex, NJ
Christine Alamorian-Dunellen, NJ
Carolyn Sandi-Staten Island, NY
Deanne Murphy-Sydney, Australia
Georgette Eugene-Dewey-Miami, FL
Jennifer Morakis-Poland, Ohio
Kori Propst-Evansville, IN
Kelly Reighard-Pottstown, PA
Melissa Kelley-Grafton, MA
Niki Delgrosso-Concord, Ohio
Sharetta Bowden-Milford, CT
Rozanne Pyper-Red Deer, Alberta Canada
Tara Martin-Whitestone, NY
Teresita Morales-Holliswood, NY
Yvonne Bates Ellsworth-Kansas City, Kansa 

Pro Women
Brenda Rahe-Sheboygan, WI
Karen Mason-Greenford, Middlesex England
Linda Aubin-Cvik-Calgary Alberta Canada
Nancy Kornblaum-Alantic Highlands, NJ
Sandy Dickerson-Lima, Ohio
Sherri Miller- St Albert, Canada
Sheila Viera-Fall River, MA
Sabine Streubel-Bendestorf, Germany
Toni West-Washington, PA
Valerie Worrell-Portland, OR
Theresa Maloney-Ontario Canada
Leah Raynes-San Antonio, TX
Marina Cornwall-UK

Another Bodybuilding Title Taken Away

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: November 9, 2009 at 11:35 pm
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Liza Reichenberger aka “Herculiza,” 49, and former  2008 WNBF Natural Universe Champion, among many other titles, has had her most recent win stripped. Liza was the overall winner of the recent WNBF Pro U.S. Cup Natural Bodybuilding Championships on October 26 in Sacramento. She came in with an impressive package and was rewarded for it. However, despite passing a polygraph test, she failed the urine test. The failed test came from a prescription cream she was using for menopause, to which she had no idea contained banned hormones.

Liza commented on the situation, “Other female competitors my age should be warned about ‘menopause’ creams and that symptomatic relief could precipitate suspension from the WNBF.  The loss of titles earned while under treatment is DEVASTATING and can be avoided. I unwittingly used the ointment for menopausal symptoms, not realizing all of the contents.”

Liza has been suspended by the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) for 7 years, but her fellow competitors wish her the best and know that her situation has been unfortunate. She has passed so many tests before and won numerous titles. This mistake has cost her so much and is the end of a long run.

“Am I ignorant? Yes,” says Liza, “But innocent. Let this be a warning to protect others who might unwittingly suffer my same fate. I have been SO outspoken against steroid use…25 years now, and to go out like this?! How ironic.  I am 49, and after the suspension lifts, will be 56. My career with the WNBF is essentially over, but I have no intention of finger-pointing, complaining, or spreading viciousness.”

NPC Sacramento

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: November 8, 2009 at 2:33 pm
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While the IFBB was staking claim in Sacramento, the NPC came to play as well. The competitors were ready and on their game. John Tuman, copromoter of the show, noted that the number of NPC competitors had increased by over 50 since last years show.

sac npcWomens Bodybuilding Heavyweight
1. Julie Assa (overall)
2. Jordan Pierce 
3. Rachel Lima 
4. Kim Packer 
Middleweight
1. Pamela Hannam 
2. Connie Holt 
Lightweight
1. Cassandra Weitze

Figure Class A
1. Sandra Augustin 
2. Alicia Meza
3. Noy Debeer
4. Mary David
5. Tamara Ashton
Class B
1. Danielle Colgan
2. Jenna Boyer
3. Melanie Burger
4. Amber Lobao
5. Misi White
Class C
1. Natalie Bastiao
2. Alexandra Porshnikoff
3. AJ Jerome
4. Bonnie Stuckenschmidt
5. Rachel Dusek
Class D
1. Jessica Graham
2. Dorthea Peters
3. Jami DeBernard
4. Clara Cito
5. Takisha Wright
Class E
1. Kimberly Sheppard
2. Patty Zariello
3. Alika Faulkner
4. Angel Soderquist
5. Cindy Infusino
Class F
1. Mindy Smith (overall)
2. Michelle Bautista
3. Christy Dalton
4. Chrissy Zmijewski
5. Essence Ashford

Fitness
1. Sandra Augustin 
2. Hannah Collins 
3. Candace Covington 

Bikini A Class
1. Kerri Sherman 
2. Kathryn Butler 
3. Khay Rosemond 
Bikini B Class
1. Chady Dunmore (overall)
2. LeAnne Silva 
3. Rhiannon Genov 

Mens Bodybuilding 
Super Heavyweight
1. Rich Piana 
Heavyweight
1. Martez Benas 
2. Devon Schwan 
Light Heavyweight
1. Guillermo Luna 
2. Frank Capobianco 
Middleweight
1. Singh Mandeep (overall)
2. Alexander Dunn 
Lightweight
1. Fernando Abaco 
2. Larry Williams 
Bantamweight
1. Romeo Santiago 
2. Chase Cannedy

Sacramento Pro Results

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: November 8, 2009 at 2:16 pm
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The Sacramento Pro, held this weekend, brought 47 IFBB Pro bodybuilders and figure competitors and qualified six more for the 2010 Olympia. There were 21 men and 26 women at this event from all over the word. Here are your top 10 in both with pictures from Muscular Development.

Figure
1. Kristi Tauti 
2. Cheryl Brown 
3. Huong Arcinas 
4. Julie Kulla 
5. Akane Nigro-Ismeal 
6. Kristin Nunn 
7. Meriza DeGuzman 
8. Carin Hawkins 
9. Amy ONeil 
10. Raechelle Chase

Mens Bodybuilding
1. Toney Freeman 
2. Craig Richardson 
3. Robert Piotrkowicz 
4. Kris Dim 
5. Edward Nunn 
6. Mark Dugdale 
7. Grigori Atoyan 
8. Darrem Charles 
9. Martin Kjellstrom 
10. Khalid Almohsinawi

2009 ABFF Anchorage Championships

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: November 3, 2009 at 6:18 pm
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Anchorage bodybuilding championship

The 2009 ABFF 21st Annual Anchorage Championships was a great show with some good talent and big names. The show included amateur and professional divisions. In the professional division was the defending 2-time champion Craig Toth and former world champion Robert Green.

Amy Vinson, first place in the light heavyweight and overall Ms. Anchorage, spoke about her experience: “It was surreal, and one of best experiences of my life,” Vinson said. “I enjoyed every bit of it and would not and could not do it without my husband and family. It was a beautiful experience and a tremendous amount of fun and a lot of hard work. It was a goal I had had since junior high, since I was about 14 years old. I’m in my early 30s now and I figured I better do it, so I did it and it was great.”

Women’s Heavyweight
Aleasha Lafleur

Lightweight

Amy Vinson

NPC Nationals Bodybuilding Preview, Part 1

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: October 23, 2009 at 8:46 pm
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Hollywood, (Florida that is) is the perfect place for a November show! The NPC Nationals is set to take place in four weeks on the coast where the weather will still tolerate scantly clad photoshoots. The competitor list is nowhere near final, but there are some amazing girls rumored to compete. SiouxCountry has posted several of the girls:

Andrea Giacomi: Andrea placed 2nd in the heavyweight class at the 2009 NPC Jr National Championships.
Janet Kaufman: Janet placed 2nd in the 35+ middleweight class at the 2009 NPC Masters National Championships.
Jill Theobald: Jill competed at the 2009 IFBB North American Championships.
Jodie Bruce: Jodie competed at the 2008 NPC National Bodybuilding Championships.
Kim Ferrell: Kim placed 2nd in the middleweight class at the 2008 IFBB North American Championships.
Margaret Negrete: Margaret placed 1st in the lightweight class at the 2009 NPC USA Championships.
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