Looking over the 2009 Arnold Classic Invite List, there is one thing sticking out to me – no Lisa Auckland? Lisa made her pro debut at the 2002 Arnold Classic, and is a normal fixture in the contest as well as a perpetual top placer. The only Ms International she has missed since she became a pro was in 2004.
Her prior placings at the Arnold Classic’s Ms International:
2008 Ms. International: 3rd place
2007 Ms. International: 4th place
2006 Ms. International: 8th place
2005 Ms. International: 4th place heavyweight
2003 Ms. International: 8th place heavyweight
2002 Ms. International: 6th place heavyweight
Coming off a win at the 2008 Atlantic City Pro Lisa is easily one of the top pros and I really do wonder why Lisa was not invited? Perhaps she didn’t apply but either way she will be missed onstage.
