2012 Mr. Olympia

	2012 Mr. Olympia The 2012 Mr. Olympia contest was an IFBB professional bodybuilding competition and the feature event of Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend 2012 held September 27–30, 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was the 48th Mr. Olympia competition. Other events at the exhibition included the 212 Olympia Showdown, Ms. Olympia, Fitness Olympia, and Figure Olympia contests. The documentary film Generation Iron was filmed while following several Olympia contestants as they prepared for this competition. Results A total prize pool of $650,000 was awarded. Notable events Phil Heath won his second consecutive IFBB Mr. Olympia title Kai Greene placed second, his best ever showing after finishing third in the 2011 Mr. Olympia contest Evan Centopani placed eighth in his Mr. Olympia debut Toney Freeman, at the age of 46 years, finished in seventh place Jay Cutler, four-time Mr. Olympia, could not compete after undergoing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Professional Bodybuilding Professional bodybuilding or pro bodybuilding can refer to bodybuilding for an income and/or possessing qualifications such as an IFBB or Wabba International Pro Card. A professional bodybuilder may be one who earns his or her primary income from bodybuilding. It is possible, though difficult except at the highest level, to earn a reasonable income purely from competition winnings. It is much more likely that a particular athlete will be sponsored by local companies and supplement manufacturers. Many bodybuilders use their newfound fame and knowledge to pursue business ventures such as higher-level personal training or opening their own gyms. Guest posing and public appearances also support income. In 1946, Canadian brothers Joe and Ben Weider created the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB). In 1965, Joe went on to start the Mr. Olympia—the first IFBB professional competition. Originally, Mr. Universe was known as the most prestigious and elite of competitions; how ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Toney Freeman Toney Freeman (born August 30, 1966) is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and brand ambassador residing in Atlanta, Georgia. Biography Freeman's nickname is The X-Man because his body characterizes the "X-frame" of classical bodybuilding: broad shoulders, narrow waist, and flaring thighs. He has been featured on the cover and pages of ''Flex'', ''Muscular Development'', and ''Musclemag''. Freeman did not become a competitive bodybuilder until his late 30s because, for many years, it was a hobby and the sport was dominated by his idols Lee Haney and Dorian Yates. It took Freeman many years to fill out his large frame and he was mentored by Dave Palumbo to become a professional. Freeman's first (National Physique Committee (NPC)) competition was in 1993, where he won the heavyweight class of the NPC Junior Nationals. His first IFBB event was the Night of Champions competition, where he placed 11th. His first Arnold Classic was in 2005, where he placed 10th. His first Iron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jay Cutler (bodybuilder) Jason Isaac Cutler (born August 3, 1973) is an American retired professional bodybuilder. Cutler is a four-time Mr. Olympia winner, having won in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010; and a six-time runner-up. Early life Jason Isaac Cutler was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on August 3, 1973. He grew up in nearby Sterling and attended Wachusett Regional High School in Holden. He began working in his brother's concrete construction business, Cutler Bros. Concrete, when he was 11 years old. He started training to be a bodybuilder at the age of 18. He graduated from Quinsigamond Community College in 1993 with a degree in criminal justice, intending to work as a corrections officer for a maximum security prison. Career Cutler was inspired to enter bodybuilding by personal trainer Marcos Rodriguez. Desiring to be one of the largest competitors ever, he had his first overall win at the 1993 Iron Bodies Invitational. His first contest was the 1992 Gold's Gym Worcester Bodybuilding Champion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Michael Kefalianos Michael Kefalianos ( el, Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός), first name also spelt Michalis and Mihalis, is a Greek bodybuilder with Greek and Australian dual citizenship who is an International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) professional bodybuilder.Mr. Olympia 2009 results scorecard IFBBpro.com2009 Mr Olympia Competitor Michael Kefalianos IFBBpro.com He is widely considered to be the best Greek bodybuilder. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Fred Smalls (bodybuilder) Frederick R. Smalls (born January 17, 1963) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at West Virginia. He was drafted in the seventh round (182nd overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. College career Smalls, who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolled at West Virginia University in 1982. In his freshman season, Smalls recorded six tackles, a fumble recovery. In, 1983 as a sophomore, he recorded 13 tackles and a pass break-up as a backup. In 1984, as a junior, Smalls earned the starting position. That season, he recorded 87 tackles, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and two sacks. He was named to the NEA All-America team. As a senior, in 1985, Smalls totaled 97 tackles, five forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and three sacks. He was also named to the AP All-East team. Professional career National Football League Smalls was selected in the seventh round, 182nd overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1986 NFL Draft. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bill Wilmore Bill Wilmore is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. About Wilmore was born in 1971 in Pennsylvania. This professional bodybuilder stands at tall. He weighs during his off season but his competition weight is . Wilmore is married. Career On top of competing professionally, Wilmore is also a personal trainer. Contest history 1989 NPC Pennsylvania Championships, Teen, 2nd 1995 NPC Junior Nationals, Heavyweight, 2nd 1995 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 11th 1996 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 13th 1999 NPC Nationals, Super-Heavyweight, 8th 2000 NPC USA Championships, Super-Heavyweight, 3rd 2001 NPC USA Championships, Super-Heavyweight, 6th 2002 NPC Nationals, Super-Heavyweight, 10th 2003 NPC Nationals, Super-Heavyweight, 2nd 2004 NPC Nationals, Super-Heavyweight, 2nd 2005 NPC Nationals, Super-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall 2006 Colorado Pro Championships, 5th 2006 New York Pro Championships, 5th 2006 Mr. Olympia, 16th (tied) See also List of male professiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hidetada Yamagishi (born 30 June 1973) is a Japanese IFBB professional bodybuilder. In 2007 he became the first Japanese bodybuilder to compete in the Mr. Olympia contest and was the first Japanese bodybuilder to have been invited to compete at the Arnold Classic. Early life Hidetada Yamagishi was born and raised in Obihiro, Hokkaido. During his youth, he played rugby and started lifting weights while at Hokkaido Sapporo Asahigaoka High School. He then proceeded to Waseda University, where he pursued weightlifting more seriously. Career Yamagishi has appeared in a number of magazines, including ''Weekly Playboy'', ''Tarzan'', and '' Ironman Japan'', and has released a number of few training videos/DVDs, the latest being called ''闘: A Warrior's Fight''. He has also appeared on television in Japan. In January 2008, Yamagishi was charged in California with possession (and supposed distribution) of steroids; he served a 65-day sentence in an American prison before being released and having all fel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Essa Obaid (bodybuilder) Essa Obaid (Arabic: عيسى عبيد, born September 27, 1979 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder. Essa was first person from the Persian Gulf region to participate in the Mr. Olympia competition in bodybuilding. As of September 18, 2015, Essa is officially sponsored by BPI Sports in the Mr. Olympia 2015 competition. Stats * Height: 5 ft 9in * Weight: 250 lbs Sponsors Essa is sponsored by Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai Dubai (, ; ar, دبي, translit=Dubayy, , ) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates.The Government and Politics of .... Contest history * 2001 World Arab Championships (Egypt) - 2nd Heavyweight * 2001 Abu Dhabi Championships (UAE) - Winner Heavyweight Teen & Open Men * 2003 Fujairah Classic (UAE) - Winner Heavyweight * 2004 World Arab Championships (Morocco) - 2nd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ronny Rockel Ronny Rockel (born 12 July 1972) is a former IFBB professional bodybuilder from Germany. Biography Ronny Rockel was born and raised in Germany. Like many other professional bodybuilders from Europe such as Milos Sarcev and Pavol Jablonicky, Rockel grew up under communist rule. Because of this Rockel was not aware of bodybuilding and other things of the outside world. This soon changed in 1989 when the Berlin Wall was taken down. At seventeen years of age and 143 pounds, he decided that he wanted a body like Arnold Schwarzenegger's after seeing the film ''Conan the Barbarian'', but at the time commercial gyms in his hometown of Chemnitz, East Germany, were non existent. Instead of abandoning his interest in bodybuilding, he created his own weight set. Following the demise of communism, entrepreneurial activities in the East of Germany spawned and with that the first gym opened in Ronny's hometown. He soon joined and began absorbing information about diet and weight training f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roelly Winklaar Egberton Rulove "Roelly" Etienne-Winklaar (born June 22, 1977) is a Curaçaoan/ Dutch IFBB professional bodybuilder. Winklaar is generally considered to be one of the greatest bodybuilders of the modern era, displaying a rare combination of massive size and excellent conditioning. Athlete Statistics Height: Off Season Weight: Competition Weight: Upper Arm Size: Thigh Size: Waist Size: Calf Size: Neck Size: Early life and career Roelly was born in Curaçao. His father died in a motorcycle accident when he was four years old. His mother moved the family to Rotterdam in the Netherlands when he was five years old. Although he enjoyed bodybuilding from a young age, he only became serious about the sport after a near-fatal car crash brought his life into focus. He then set his goals to becoming a pro, which he achieved by earning his pro card in 2009, then followed up by winning in New York City, in 2010. He spent much of his early career, under the watchful e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ben Pakulski Benjamin "Ben" Pakulski (born March 18, 1981 in Toronto, Ontario Ontario ( ; ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada.Ontario is located in the geographic eastern half of Canada, but it has historically and politically been considered to be part of Central Canada. Located in Central Ca ...), nicknamed the Pak-Man, is a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of the 2008 Mr. Canada competition. In the IFBB, he finished 2nd twice in 2008. He has increased his standing in the Arnold Classic competition, placing 2nd in 2013, after a 4th-place finish in 2012 and a 10th-place finish in 2011. In the 2012 Mr. Olympia contest, his first-ever, he finished 11th. Biography According to his website, Pakulski began his interest in nutrition at 14 years old, when he read about vegetarianism and experimented with it for two years. He began weightlifting at 15 in Macks Gym in Toronto. Around that time, he was mentored by Ronnie Coleman (bodybuilder), Tom Hall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]