Arnold Classic and Arnold Amateur 2013. EGLE 2 KOHT!

Czech athlete Lada Plihalova posing 4,5 out from the arnold amateur // women’s physique division;

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Last year Italian CBBer Alessandro Galli impressed with his conditioning and managed to take the over all title. He ain’t fat this year either… (6th February)

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NEXT TEAMS TO THE ARNOLD CLASSIC NORTH AMERICA

by Andrew Michalak

The deadline for nomination of athletes to the upcoming Arnold Classic North America has passed. 58 countries entered their athletes, what is a new record of participation, compared to 55 countries last year. This time we will present teams from Central Europe.

– Austria:

Will be represented by 2011 world masters bodybuilding champion Dr. Wolfgang Schober, who will battle in the 50-59 years old category.

– Bulgaria:

Will be represented by 2 athletes:

– 2012 World Classic Bodybuilding Championships runner-up Rosen Ivanov, who will battle in classic bodybuilding up to 180 cm category

– 2012 Balkan Championships finalist Nikolay Nikolov, who has just moved from classic bodybuilding to traditional bodybuilding and will take part in the 100 kg category.

– Croatia:

Will be represented by three-time European women’s bodybuilding champion and 2011 Arnold America runner-up Branka Njegovec, who will combat in 55 kg class.

– Czech Republic:

The Czech Federation entered 7 athletes. Among them:

– 2012 Amateur Bikini Olympia runner-up Martina Abukhlal, who represented Switzerland but has returned to the Czech Team recently.

– 2009 world classic bodybuilding champion Josef Furin, who will fight in men’s bodybuilding up to 90 kg category this time

– 2012 Arnold Classic Europe historical first IFBB men’s physique winner Martin Mester, who represented Spain but has returned to his Czech Team recently.

– 2012 European Championships 100 kg category finalist Milan Sadek, who began in classic bodybuilding, winning two silver medals at the Juniors Worlds.

– Poland:

Will be represented by 2 athletes:

– 2012 World Women’s Championships bodyfitness up to 163 cm runner-up and 2012 Arnold Europe overall winner Anna Szczotka (bodyfitness Class C – up to 163 cm)

– 2010 European men’s bodybuilding champion and 2012 runner-up Marcin Kosel, who will battle in the 70 kg category.

– Slovakia:

Slovak Federation entered 6 athletes. Among them:

– 2012 European Women’s Championships bikini fitness over 180 cm runner-up and 2012 Worlds as well as 2012 Arnold Europe finalist Jana Majernikova.

– 2012 World Women’s Championships bikini fitness up to 168 cm finalist Denisa Lipovska.

– 2011 World Women’s Championships bodyfitness finalist Silvia Pavliskova, who will compete in figure Class B (up to 159 cm).

– 2010 European Bodybuilding Championships up to 80 kg finalist Akos Dobos, who will now go in the 90 kg category.

– Switzerland:

Will be represented by 2009 European Men’s Championships bodybuilding up to 75 kg runner-up Antonio Bellaroba and three other athletes.

Pictures:

Jana Majernikova (Slovakia) – bikini fitness up to 170 cm (Class E)

Anna Szczotka (Poland) – bodyfitness (figure) up to 163 cm (Class C)

Branka Njegovec (Croatia) – bodybuilding up to 55 kg (121 lbs)

Martin Mester (Czech Republic) – men’s physique over 173 cm (Over 5’8”)

Wolfgang Schober (Austria) – master men’s bodybuilding 50+

Rosen Ivanov (Bulgaria) – classic bodybuilding up to 180 cm (Class D)

Antonio Bellaroba (Switzerland) – men’s bodybuilding up to 75 kg (165 lbs)

Qualification contest for the Czech bodybuilders (from L): Milan Sadek, Jiri Laseek and Jozef Furin.

Bodybuilding.com To Air Free, Exclusive 2013 Arnold Classic Webcast

Boise, ID – February 7, 2013 – It’s already being called one of the most anticipated events in the history of bodybuilding and fitness. Arnold Schwarzenegger, star of the new film “The Last Stand,” is bringing his annual Arnold Sports Festival back to Columbus, Ohio, the weekend of February 28-March 3, 2013. Under the direction of promoter Jim Lorimer, about 175,000 visitors are expected to see 18,000 athletes compete in more than 45 different sports and events!

For those who can’t make the trip to Columbus, Bodybuilding.com will once again present a series of exclusive LIVE webcasts on Friday and Saturday, covering the Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Championship, along with the Ms. International, Fitness International, Figure International & Bikini International events.

Don’t miss the FREE 2013 Arnold Classic Webcast, brought to you exclusively by Bodybuilding.com, Cellucor, MusclePharm & Optimum Nutrition!

Returning to call the action are veteran hosts Dan Solomon, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Bob Cicherillo, and Physique Coach Dr. Layne Norton. Providing insights and commentary for the women’s events will be Fitness Coach & IFBB Fitness Pro Carla Sanchez and the 2011 Ms. Figure Olympia & 2012 Figure International Champion Nicole Wilkins.

All eyes will be on Dexter Jackson as he looks to tie Flex Wheeler’s record of four Arnold Classic Titles. Iris Kyle, Erin Stern and Nicole Nagrani will also return, attempting to re-claim their spot in Arnold’s coveted winner’s circle.

Event Schedule ///

Presented by Cellucor, Optimum Nutrition and MusclePharm, the webcast coverage begins, exclusively at Bodybuilding.com, on Friday at 7 p.m. ET with the Ms. International, Fitness International and Figure International Finals, preceded 10 minutes prior by commentary on the women’s prejudging rounds from earlier that day. (Video-On-Demand footage from the Friday women’s prejudging events will also be available as soon as feasible.)

On Saturday at 2 p.m. ET, be sure to return to Bodybuilding.com for the exclusive LIVE coverage of the Arnold Classic and Bikini International Prejudging rounds.

Finally, the main event consisting of the Arnold Classic & Bikini International Finals, plus special coverage of the Arnold Strongman Finals, goes live Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, preceded 30 minutes earlier by a special backstage Pre-Show Exclusive. The Post-Show Report from backstage at Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium follows the main event, featuring unique interviews and the presentation of the Arnold Classic Webcast Fan’s Choice Award.

Webcast Start Times ///

Friday, March 1, 2013, 6:50 p.m. (U.S. Eastern Time)

Women’s Pre-Show and Ms. Int’l, Fitness Int’l & Figure Int’l Finals

Saturday, March 2, 2013, 2:00 p.m. (U.S. Eastern Time)

Arnold Classic & Bikini Int’l Prejudging

Saturday, March 2, 2013, 6:30 p.m. (U.S. Eastern Time)

Men’s Pre-Show and Arnold Classic & Bikini Int’l Finals

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Physique competitor Tomas Klic 16 days out;

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Its full steam ahead for Dexter Jackson heading into the Arnold Classic in just three weeks. In this video, the freshly crowned Master’s Olympia 2012 champion cranks out a shoulder workout under the watchful eyes of trainer Charles Glass. Recently, “The Blade” has been trotting the globe visiting Hong Kong and Iran and say’s he is looking forward to returning to the Middle East. But now he has his sights on the Arnold, where he thinks he can make a very big impact.