"Official MR O info thread"

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Lets DO this!!!

Stay tuned!


Edit - Mods please change title to - "OI YOU! YES you! OFFICIAL MR OLYMPIA INFO THREAD!!!Yes you mate....look in here. "

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When is the Mr Olympia you ask?

THURSDAY - September 15
12:00 PM
Mr. Olympia Press Conference

8:00 PM
Meet the Olympians

Friday

10:30 AM
Women's Judging: Fitness, Bikini, Figure and Ms. Olympia


12:30 PM
202 Showdown - Athlete Weigh-Ins


1:00 PM
Gaspari Nutrition's FLEX Magazine Bikini Model Search - Judging

7:00 PM
Fitness, Bikini & Ms. Olympia Finals and Mr. Olympia Judging


Saturday

10:30 AM
Olympia 202 Showdown - Judging

7 PM
Figure, 202 Showdown & Mr. Olympia Finals


Road to the Mr Olympia

http://videos.bodybuilding.com/show/...to-the-olympia

[Canuck77]

I would expect that it will be on the homepage with links and all within the next week (as it has been for the last few years). No need to worry, still lots of time. I'm pretty sure last year they actually had a count down timer on the linked webcast page.

[Deano87]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2011...main-page.html

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When is the Mr Olympia you ask?

THURSDAY - September 15
12:00 PM
Mr. Olympia Press Conference

8:00 PM
Meet the Olympians

Friday

10:30 AM
Women's Judging: Fitness, Bikini, Figure and Ms. Olympia


12:30 PM
202 Showdown - Athlete Weigh-Ins


1:00 PM
Gaspari Nutrition's FLEX Magazine Bikini Model Search - Judging

7:00 PM
Fitness, Bikini & Ms. Olympia Finals and Mr. Olympia Judging


Saturday

10:30 AM
Olympia 202 Showdown - Judging

7 PM
Figure, 202 Showdown & Mr. Olympia Finals

So to put it short,

Mr. Olympia prejudging will be on Friday (September 16th) at around 10pm or so

Mr Olympia finals judging will be on Saturday (September17th) at around 10pm or so.

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2011 Mr. Olympia Shocker: Branch Warren Out Of The 2011 Contest!
A torn tendon in the star bodybuilder’s left quad forces him to withdraw.

by Kris Gethin Aug 22, 2011

Branch Warren will be in attendance at the 2011 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, but, unfortunately, he'll have a different view of the stage. Warren was in Atlanta over the weekend for an appearance. He slipped on wet pavement while stepping into his car. He heard a "tear" emerge from his left leg, and he was rushed to an Atlanta hospital.

Doctors at Baylor Hospital, in Texas, confirmed Warren's worst fear yesterday when they diagnosed his leg injury as a torn quadriceps tendon. The Texas resident will undergo surgery Monday morning, August 22, 2011, and is expected to recover fully in time to return to the stage in 2012.

Branch is a relentless warrior and bounced back from injury on two previous occasions. He suffered both a biceps and a triceps tear in years past. Each time he came back bigger and stronger. Both of the previously injured body parts now possess larger dimensions than the uninjured sides.





Warren was heavily-favored to challenge Jay Cutler for the 2011 Mr. Olympia title. The competition will be held in Las Vegas September 16-17. He will now focus on a full recovery and the birth of his first child, expected later in the year.

Fans and Bodybuilding.com are devastated by the news, but we wish Branch a speedy and full recovery.

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The Battle For Olympia: Can Cutler Win It All Again?
Olympia fever is catching. Jay Cutler stands atop Mount Olympus, but Phil Heath and Kai Greene want him over the edge. May the best man win the battle!

by Myron Mielke Aug 22, 2011

On the slopes of Mount Olympus, a battle is brewing. As bodybuilders train for the fight, one question echoes in the wake of every barbell curl: Can Jay Cutler climb the mountain and win his fifth Mr. Olympia?

To grab his fifth Sandow, the champ will have to topple some extreme competition. Phil and Kai are the bodybuilders to beat, and both want that trophy.

After two lackluster showings in 2007 and 2008, Cutler reinvented himself in 2009 with a shredded new look, which he nearly replicated in 2010. Phil "The Gift" Heath pushed Cutler to the limit last year with his best physique yet, but Cutler edged Phil out and won his fourth Mr. O.





But they're both chomping at the bit to become king of the mountain.

Can Jay make it five, or will fans hail a new champion? Let's find out.
The Three To See

Based on past competitions, three guys have the potential to win this year's title. First, of course, is defending champ Jay Cutler. The other two are Phil Heath and Kai Greene.

Note: Branch Warren would have been Jay's other top-tier challenger, but unfortunately a torn tendon in his left quad has taken him off the stage. We wish Branch a full and fast recovery.

Cutler has defeated both Phil and Kai every time he's been against them. Phil and Kai, however, have beaten each other at various competitions over the last few years. Barring any massive surprises, one of these three men will hold the 2011 Sandow.



Greene aims to be the last man standing in this Spaghetti Western showdown of fitness physiques.

Just A Little Jay

Thirty-eight-year-old Jay Cutler stepped on a pro stage for the first time in 1998. Since 1999, he's been at Olympus to climb for the title. The only other veteran with so many bouts under his belt is Dexter Jackson, who won the coveted title in 2008 -- the year he dethroned Jay. Since 2001, Cutler has taken either first or second place in every Mr. Olympia except 2002, when he decided to forgo the competition in his quest for three Arnold Classic titles.

Cutler's stats are incredibly impressive, especially when you consider that many bodybuilding greats had much shorter pro careers. Dorian Yates's time as a pro lasted from 1990 to 1997. Lee Haney's pro career stretched from 1983 to 1991. To put things in perspective, Ronnie Coleman's pro career lasted 15 years, from 1992 to 2007. Cutler's pro career is only two fewer years than Ronnie's.

Given the length of time Cutler has been competing, this could very well be one of his last Mr. Olympias -- if not the last. He hasn't publicly announced retirement, but the rumor mill has buzzed for several years.

Jay simply says, "I've still got a little gas left in the tank."

Barring any late-season injuries, Jay Cutler has a very good chance of winning his fifth Mr. Olympia. He's remained healthy this year and has is careful in training, especially when he goes into "lockdown mode" each July. To prep for the big comp in September, guest appearances are on hold, travel kept to a minimum. Heavy weights are still used, but Cutler stops lifting potentially dangerous offseason weight.

Jay has become known as a fierce competitor and has come out on top against stacked odds. Case in point: He won the 2006 Mr. Olympia by beating the legendary Ronnie Coleman. He also won the 2007 Olympia in a controversial decision over Victor Martinez. He barely squeaked by, but nonetheless, Jay chalked up a victory.



And beating Victor Martinez ain't exactly a walk in the park.

After narrowly losing the 2008 Mr. Olympia to Dexter Jackson, Jay came back with a vengeance to regain the title in 2009. In doing so, Cutler became the only man in the history of Mr. O to win, lose, and then win again.

2010 was again Jay's year, but many thought Phil Heath could easily have won the title. Jay has managed to win competitions despite close calls and tough odds. For this reason alone, you cannot count Cutler out of any competition, regardless of the other competitors and their conditioning.

Basically, if Cutler comes in at his best -- or very close to his best - it's entirely possible that he'll score his fifth Mr. Olympia title in 2011.
The Other Two Titans

Among the other two elites, who stands the best chance of taking down Jay? With Branch out of the show, Phil and Kai have the best chance of toppling the champ.

Phil Heath placed one spot higher than Branch at last year's O. In fact, he took second place, which makes him the strongest candidate for upsetting Jay. Many fans thought Phil Heath should have won last year. Phil was in his best-ever condition, and few would have been shocked had he taken the crown. Jay barely won a close battle. If Heath brings noticeable improvements to the stage this year, Cutler might be outgunned.

Kai Greene went into the 2011 New York Pro seeking redemption, and boy, did he get it. Greene easily won the show and re-qualified for this year's Mr. Olympia. (Since he placed out of the top six last year, he needed to compete and qualify for "The Big O.")

Kai is now under the guidance of George Farah and no longer working with Oscar Aarden, who had been Kai's nutritional and training guru for the last few years. If the condition Kai showed at the New York Pro is any indication of Farah's approach, Jay and Phil have tough work ahead. Kai's level of conditioning was exceptional. His look was reminiscent of the 2009 Arnold Classic, arguably his best physique to date.
The Rest Of The Best

After respectively placing second and third at the Arnold Classic earlier this year, Dennis Wolf and Victor Martinez are again hoping to fare well at the Mr. Olympia.

After taking fourth at the Flex Pro in California two weeks before the Arnold, Dennis Wolf was very pleased with his second-place finish in Columbus. Wolf is hoping for another strong finish at the Olympia. (Maybe that will finally make everyone forget his very poor showing in 2009.) Dennis also won the Australian Pro a week after the Arnold.

When he nails his conditioning, Wolf has an accentuated X-frame and a fullness that comes alive on stage. If Wolf comes in flat or puffy, his physique just doesn't pop. Based on his last few showings, however, it looks like Wolf has again found the formula to compete at his best. If at his peak, Wolf can score a top-six spot; if not, he'll probably fall lower in the top 10.




Make no mistake, the Big Bad Wolf is on the prowl for a top-place finish.

Victor Martinez came to the Arnold Classic this year with his best look since the 2007 Olympia. He had struggled with getting back into top condition due to a leg injury in 2008 and substantial personal-life issues. Things are back in order for Victor, and many thought he should have placed higher than third at this year's Arnold. (Some fans argue that he should have won it.)

To make a run for the title this year, Victor will need to come in at his all-time best. He'll need to be better than his 2007 Mr. Olympia, when he placed second to Cutler in a very controversial decision. It's safe to say that the majority of fans thought Victor got robbed at that show.

The other guy to consider is Ronnie Rockel. He has consistently been climbing the ranks, but he still hasn't been able to break into the top five at either the Arnold or Olympia.

It's been said countless times, but it's true: if Rockel were a little taller, he'd be vying for a top-three or top-four spot. Proportionately, he holds his own, but when he's next to the other mass monsters, he gives up 20 to 40 pounds of muscle. That's a lot of size in the judge's eyes. If Rockel could put on another 10 pounds - mostly on his back - he'd be a consideration for a top-three spot in any show, regardless of height.
The Battle For Olympia

On the slopes of Mount Olympus, anything can happen. Message boards have been heating up over the last few weeks. Fans are fighting for their favorites, and Olympia fever is catching fire.

Jay Cutler, the reigning champ, is again the guy to beat. Can he win it again? Yes, but this will most likely be his most difficult Mr. Olympia to date. Heath and Greene will see to that.

Jay's under a lot of pressure. If he doesn't slip in prep, he can win it again, but there is absolutely no room for mistakes. If Jay miscalculates anything, Phil or Kai stand poised to grab the title.

Even if Cutler doesn't cut it, be ready for a vicious battle.

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Kai Greene Battles For Redemption At The 2011 Mr. Olympia
Kai Greene has won every career-verifying competition in bodybuilding, except for the greatest of them all, the Olympia. Is this his year?

by David Robson Aug 29, 2011

Top-ranked pro competitor Kai Greene stepped onstage at the New York Pro in May with renewed confidence and self-belief. His victory, his gargantuan presence signaled to all his fellow elite bodybuilders that he would be the man to beat at the 2011 Mr. Olympia September 16. Kai is shredded beyond belief, carrying a degree of muscle that would appear excessive and unwieldy on any other man of his height. Winning the 2011 New York Pro proved that Kai is at the top of his game.

Since his breakthrough in 2007, when he dominated the Colorado Pro field to secure his first win, Kai has grown accustomed to competitive success. He placed third in his first Arnold Classic in 2008. He followed this impressive performance with a resounding victory at the New York Pro two months later. The early wins positioned Greene for top honors at the '09 Arnold.

Following the 2009 Arnold Classic win, Kai rolled. He secured another pro victory at the Australian Pro Grand Prix before devoting his total energy to beating the world's best at the 2009 Mr. Olympia. Alas, he did not reign victorious in his first attempt to attain the crown jewel of bodybuilding. He landed in fourth place. Many felt he should have placed as high as second, but a top-six placement in his first Olympia was nevertheless a respectable achievement.

Kai felt humbled by his first taste of Olympian grapes and dejected over the result. Greene (5-8, 256) turned his attention to presenting a career-best physique in 2010, which he duly did. He tallied back-to-back wins at the Arnold Classic and Australian Pro Grand Prix to kick his season off in style. Only one major pro event evades him. He spent the remainder of 2010 preparing for his second Olympia appearance with one goal in mind: to win. He placed seventh; a mis-timed peak sabotaged his case. Greene was far from finished.





Kai has the Greene light to take the Olympia title.

Kai is one of few pro bodybuilders, from top to bottom, who does not appear to have any physical flaws. When he nails his form, he is extremely difficult to defeat. Since his first competition as a pro in 2005 (he placed 14th at the New York Pro) Greene has shown spectacular improvements every season. He rose exponentially through the ranks and is considered one of very few men capable of winning the prestigious Mr. Olympia title.

Assess the Kai Greene physique for strengths and weaknesses and one thing becomes blindingly obvious: his proportions, size and overall shape are as perfect as are likely to be found on any pro stage. Other pro competitors, great as they may be, have obvious physical flaws, which are routinely discussed on message boards and in the bodybuilding media. Kai enjoys the kind of development few can fault.

Greene is also an accomplished artist with works featured in exhibitions in and around New York City, his stomping grounds. Kai's artist-eye for detail applies also to the living canvas of his physique. His broad brush strokes with barbells accomplished in his physique a body of work, both monolithic in its sheerness and resonant in the symmetry and beauty it portrays.

In the following interview Kai, who is sponsored by the cutting-edge supplement company MuscleMeds, explains how he developed his greatest masterpiece, and outlines what he has in store for fellow challengers at the 2011 Mr. Olympia.

Q: We are a little more than three weeks out from the Olympia. How are you feeling at this stage?

I'm feeling great.

Q: And your preparation is going well?

Absolutely.


Q: In the minds of many, you are the man to beat at this year's Olympia. Do you think you have the tools needed to beat the other top contenders?

Absolutely.

Q: What do you think will give you the edge over your nearest competition?

I don't want to look at it as a competition. We are all working very hard; I think everyone who comes in there to compete is coming in with the expectation of showing their best, which is their life's work. I'm very excited to unveil what I have prepared on the day of what others call a competition.





Q: If you do not consider the Mr. Olympia a competition, what then do you consider it to be?

I really just see it as an opportunity to graduate; to grow beyond old ideas. It's a celebration for me of actually getting it right; getting it together. I have been training for more than 20 years now and I have learned a lot of lessons during this time.

This year's Olympia is an opportunity to unveil this body of a lifetime's work and it also gives me an opportunity to move beyond some old thoughts, limitations and doubts from other times of my life.


Q: The goal of winning the Olympia has, in other words, provided you with an opportunity to transcend your current physical state to take your bodybuilding career to another level.

Well said sir.


Q: What changes have you made to the physique you will present onstage at the 2011 Mr. Olympia?

I guess I could lessen the work overall by trying to talk about things other people may think are obvious, looking at the surface. I think the most significant changes I have made this year are the changes in my mindset; really holding myself a lot more accountable; really becoming the success that I dream about.


Q: And this change in mindset has manifested in physical improvements?

Absolutely. The change in mindset has made many other changes occur as a result of my actions, which in turn are reflected in my physique.


Q: Going into this year's Olympia, will you be heavier or lighter than you were when you won the New York Pro earlier in the year?

I don't think the Olympia is just a question of who is the bigger man onstage, as much as it is a quest to find the combination of all of the important facets needed to win at this level: size, shape, muscularity all come into play. This time I have acknowledged that my thoughts have served me in a special way, where I can fully concentrate on all of the right things that will yield a positive impact on the amount of size, conditioning and improvements I will bring to the stage.





Q: You came into the 2010 Olympia off your usually top form and subsequently dropped to seventh place. As a result, do you feel you have experienced more pressure than usual going into this year's event?

I can't say that there has been more pressure. I think with all athletes wanting to be their best on a given day, a certain amount of pressure can come from that. I think in my mind I have tried to turn this pressure into what I feel is an opportunity to show my masterpiece, my body of a lifetime's work. And I'm accepted and judged on the merits of that and as a result of that the rewards will accordingly come.

Q: You are obviously more focused on your capabilities rather than what your competition is doing, therefore lessening the impact any pressure might bring?

Yes, because the reality is that I can't really control anything that is outside of myself. There is no point trying to focus on things that I have no power over; I need to take advantage of and work on the things that I can control.

Q: And of those factors you can control - training and nutrition being the major two - what changes, if any, have you made in preparation for this year's Olympia?

I really think a lot of times you can make things more complicated than they need to be. And, conversely, sometimes you can make things that are complicated a little too simple, so much so that the true weight of what I am doing becomes lost in an effort to try and oversimplify the process.

Basically, what I'm trying to do this year as opposed to other years is keep my mind focused on applying the right mindset. I think that somehow I've been fortunate enough to tap into what I believe is a blueprint for personal success. And I believe that success comes from having the right mindset and applying it when necessary.

Q: How would you describe your mindset at this stage of the game?

My mindset now is about working deliberately, not just for the sake of volume or because I heard that somebody else did something. My mindset now is about being a lot more responsible to myself and accountable for what goes into the planning behind the scenes.

I have been fortunate enough to have great coaching staff working with me now. I have George Farrah who has been of great assistance.

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Q: I understand you are also sponsored by the leading-edge supplement company MuscleMeds. Tell me more about your involvement with MuscleMeds.

MuscleMeds has been a very strong sponsor for the past 3-4 years. They helped me in areas where in the past I have failed by including me in their troubleshooting nutritionally behind the scenes. They have been providing me with the new formulations that they have been releasing, including a new amino decanate supplement.

Q: How, further, have MuscleMeds assisted your Olympia preparation?

They have been helping me to properly supplement my nutrition in order to give me an advantage going into this year's Olympia. So as well as having a stronger mindset, this year I have also been able to receive the combined help of my supplement company and coach and this has, I feel, made a great difference.

Q: What additional MuscleMeds supplements are you using?

Well the amino decanate has unique delivery system. The science behind this product is really cool, but I don't have to worry about this so long as the results are coming [laughs]. And of course carnivore is a permanent fixture in my dietary strategy; it keeps me growing both on and off season. I've needed to do a lot of growing over the years in order to experience the success that I have been fortunate enough to know at this stage of the game. And a lot of this has come down to taking products that work.

Q: You are known for your brutal workouts, as documented on your DVD series. Have you adopted a similar style of training to prepare for the 2011 Olympia?

Honestly, if you were to interview most bodybuilders you would find that most have a lot of things in common when it comes to training. You are at this level not going to see a lot of huge variations. Again, for me the difference has been the mindset, and I'm very grateful and fortunate to be graced at this time with a strong mindset and a great support team, which should allow me to do very well.

Q: What motivates you to apply yourself year after year to the task of winning the Olympia?

The thing that motivates me most is that I have identified a specific means to go beyond and the aim to be more, to make the most of myself. I believe that I can do it and it is something that I want to do and because it is a desire of mine. It is almost something that I have to do. What motivates me is becoming the success that I dream of. Success at the Olympia represents the success that I have dreamed of as a result of not being afraid to work hard to manifest that blessing.

Q: You are among the top contenders for this year's Mr. Olympia title. At what point in your bodybuilding career did you feel you had the potential to win the Olympia crown?

I think honestly long before anybody else felt that I could or encouraged me or felt I had the potential. Before potential can be seen, I think there comes the desire of the individual, the spirit that seeks expression through actions. I think if people see the manifestation of that action maybe they will then provide encouragement.

Before I even knew what bodybuilding was, I believed that there were things alive in the expression of my spirit that revealed that there was something that I could excel at, something I could use to express myself. Desire is the expression of potential.

With desire you can learn skills and when you master those skills you can learn to do something well. So I really feel that my spirit was able to take a certain amount of release from this experience that we call bodybuilding. The training and the mental side go together hand in hand, I think to control the expression of what I have been able to do, as my spirit has revealed itself through my actions.





Q: Was there a particular year in which you felt you were worthy of someday winning the Mr. Olympia title?

No, this is long before we got to this place. During my early days that was what the dream was about, what the vision was. There is the initial thought in your mind that compels you to do whatever is necessary and to work hard enough so as to be propelled forward with the belief that your efforts are not in vain.

Q: So as far back as 1990, when you entered your first bodybuilding show, you knew that big things were ahead for you on the basis of your strong sense of self-belief and your vision of how you expected your journey to transpire?

Yes exactly.

Q: How mentally strong do you have to be to prepare for an event as big as the Olympia?

This is incredibly important. In order for a person to aim for higher achievement they need to be able to recruit the presence and power of the mind to focus their thoughts. So a strong mind in this game is priceless.

Q: Perhaps the most important aspect?

Yes, the most [important aspect].

Q: Looking at your physique, it appears that you have more than enough muscle mass to win the Olympia. What do you think the final decision will come down to this year?

We have all been working for this for a long time. I think it comes down to the ability to work and for that body of work to be recognized. These kinds of decisions [Olympia outcomes] are not determined by what you say with your mouth, but by what you say with your thoughts.

Your thoughts are what govern your actions. Actions are a manifestation of body and the thing that leads this process is the mind. I stopped counting the years I have been training when I reached age 20. Those kinds of things will be counted on the day the competition is held. Your body of work is what speaks for itself, and that's why I'm talking about unveiling this body of work and expressing the end result to be as a product of that work. So, very simply, what it comes down to is being able to produce a body of work that is worthy of the highest honor on that day.

Q: Many people speculate that Phil Heath will win this year's Olympia and you cannot count current champion Jay Cutler out either. To my mind you have the edge over both of these guys. With all three of you competitors at the top of your game, what do you think will give you a definitive edge?

I could turn around and try to point out this or that but the truth is this event will not be won on the smoothness of my tongue or by the swiftness of my ability to give an interview. As I said before, when it comes time to stand and be counted and when my work is assessed for success or failure the only thing that matters is how good I am on the day and how well I have presented my body of work. Every man will say with their mouth what they want to do.

We could even pray, but I believe a prayer is an action. A request is an action. And this action is most efficiently done though work, not words. Even in scripture it says, "Let not the words of my mouth but the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, oh Lord my redeemer." In truth, it is not what I say with my mouth, but what I say with the product of my heart. Not the heart that beats, but my mind; my thinking center.

The thinking center of a man is what speaks of his actions. When you are working efficiently and dutifully for a certain amount of time, that speaks of your physique. Your physique is the product of these thoughts which govern your actions. On that day, what is being judged is your actions and the impact they have had of your physique.

Q: You are known for your excellent presentation skills. How long do you usually spend preparing your posing routines?

All my life that I have considered myself a bodybuilder. When you are in the gym training you are not just picking weights up and putting them back down. You are gaining control and command over neurological muscle connections; all of which connect your mind to muscles.

When you get onstage it is your job to be able to reveal these muscles, but doing so by moving gracefully. You are working this aspect all of the time, whether or not you recognize it.

Q: Do you also work directly on your posing skills? Dancing classes perhaps?

It is your responsibility to develop your tools, however that's done. Whether it's dance class or practicing movements on your own or from studying hours of videos. However you choose to do it, it's still work that must be done. I have done all of these things.

Q: And we are now seeing the culmination of all of these areas coming together for you.

Absolutely.

Q: Will we see a career-best Kai Greene on September 16?

Yes sir. That is the expectation.

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Bodybuilding.com Announces Exclusive 2011 Olympia Webcast
We are pleased to bring you the ONLY worldwide webcast production of Joe Weider's 2011 Olympia Weekend, LIVE from the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas!

by Bodybuilding Contests Sep 01, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Earlier this year, Bodybuilding.com's BODYSPACE™ community eclipsed the 1 million member mark. As a token of our gratitude for helping us become the documented LARGEST ONLINE FITNESS COMMUNITY IN THE WORLD, we are pleased to continue a tradition of bringing you the ONLY worldwide webcast production of Joe Weider's 2011 Olympia Weekend, LIVE from the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas!

Presented by MuscleTech and Bodybuilding.com, the coverage will include the featured Mr. Olympia (Pre-judging & Finals) as Jay Cutler looks for his 5th Sandow Trophy, awarded to the world's #1 bodybuilder. On the ladies side, the Ms. Olympia, Fitness Olympia, Figure Olympia, and Bikini Olympia events will all be covered, in addition to the Men's Under 202 Showdown.

Considered one of the best lineups in the contest's 46 year history, nearly ONE MILLION dollars in prize money is up for grabs at the September 16th & 17th event, including the prestigious Olympia title.

Calling the action from the booth will be bodybuilding's veteran lead commentator Dan Solomon along with highly opinionated IFBB Pro Bodybuilder King Kamali. A former Olympia Top 10 finisher, Kamali is known for his candid, no-holds-barred commentary.

Covering the women's action will be the hosting team of Carla Sanchez and Amanda Latona.

The coverage gets underway on Friday September 16th at 6:30pm Pacific Time (9:30 ET) and continues on Saturday (start times will be the same on both nights).

Be sure to check out all of Bodybuilding.com's expanded Olympia coverage at http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2011...main-page.html

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2011 Olympia Weekend Information
The 2011 Olympia Weekend will be held September 15-18, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Orleans Arena and Las Vegas Convention Center. Get comprehensive information right here!

by Bodybuilding Contests Aug 09, 2011
When

September 15-18, 2011

Where

Orleans Hotel & Casino
Orleans Arena & Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Hotel Phone: 800-675-3267
Tickets: 888-234-2334

Event Schedule & Ticket Info

*All times are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

Thursday - September 15

12 PM - Mr. Olympia Press Conference
Orleans Hotel - Showroom (Click For Map)
Open To The Public

7 PM - Meet The Olympians
Orleans Arena Concourse Level
VIP Ticket Holders & Platinum Members Only

8 PM - Meet The Olympians
Orleans Arena Concourse Level
Free Admission/Open To Public

Friday - September 16

9:30 AM - Early Entry For VIP Ticket Holders & Platinum Members Olympia Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
(Free shuttle buses will run between the Convention Center and Orleans Hotel all day. Schedule to be posted.)

10 AM - 5 PM - Olympia Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Tickets: $20
(Free shuttle buses will run between the Convention Center and Orleans Hotel all day. Schedule to be posted.)

10:00 AM - MHP's Olympia Strongman Challenge - Fan Experience
Demo and/or Attendee participation
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

10:00 AM - Olympia Sport MMA
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

10:00 AM - BSN's Olympia Grappling Championships
BJJ Gi Tournament
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

10:30 AM - IFBB Women's Judging: Fitness, Figure, Bikini & Ms. Olympia
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
VIP Ticketholder - Reserved Seating / General Admission - Standing Room Only

11:00 AM - ETT Olympia Sumo Open
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

11:00 AM - FLEX Pound4Pound Challenge - Military Edition (Weider Publications Booth)
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

11:00 AM - Muscle & Fitness SuperPump Max Athlete Challenge - Judging (Weider Publications booth)
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

12:30 PM - 202 Showdown - Athlete Weigh-Ins
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

1 PM - MHP's Olympia Strongman Challenge
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free With Your Expo Ticket

1 PM - FLEX Magazine's Bikini Model Search - Judging
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free With Your Expo Ticket

3:30 PM - Pro Powerlifting Championships
Las Vegas Convention Center
Free with your Expo Ticket

3 PM - 3:30 PM - Olympia Backstage Tour and Photo Opportunity
Orleans Arena
Gold VIP Ticket Holders & Platinum Members Only

7:00 PM - Fitness Olympia Finals, Bikini Olympia Finals, Ms. Olympia Finals and Mr. Olympia Judging
Orleans Arena
Tickets: Starting at $65 (Complete Price Listing Here)

Saturday - September 17

9:30 AM - Early Entry for VIP Ticket Holders & Platinum Members Olympia Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
(Free shuttle buses will run between the Convention Center and Orleans Hotel all day. Schedule to be posted.)

10 AM - 5 PM - Olympia Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Tickets: $20
(Free shuttle buses will run between the Convention Center and Orleans Hotel all day. Schedule to be posted.)

10:00 AM - MHP's Olympia Strongman Challenge - Fan Experience
Demo and/or Attendee participation
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

10:00 AM - Olympia Kickboxing - NKC Western Championships
No-Gi Submission Grappling tournament
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

10:00 AM - BSN's Olympia Grappling Championships
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

10:30 AM - Olympia 202 Showdown - Judging
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
VIP Ticket Holder - Reserved Seating / General Admission - Standing Room Only

11:00 AM - ETT Olympia Sumo Open Finals
Las Vegas Convention Center
Free with your Expo Ticket

11:00 AM - FLEX Pound4Pound Challenge - Fan Challenge (Weider Publications booth)
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

12:00 PM - MHP's Olympia Strongman Challenge
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

12:00 PM - Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

1:00 PM - FLEX Magazine's Bikini Model Search - Finals
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

1:00 PM - Muscle & Fitness SuperPump Max Athlete Challenge - Finals
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

3:00 PM - FLEX Pound4Pound Challenge - Military Edition Finals (Weider Publications Booth)
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

3:00 PM - Pro Powerlifting Championships
Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall
Free with your Expo Ticket

7 PM - Figure, 202 Showdown & Mr. Olympia Finals
Orleans Arena
Tickets: Starting at $70 (Complete Price Listing Here)

11 PM - Olympia Victory Gala
Orleans Hotel - Mardi Gras Ballroom (click for map)
Gold and Silver VIP Ticket Holders Only

Sunday - September 18

11 AM - Olympia Superstar Seminar
Orleans Hotel - Mardi Gras Ballroom (Click For Map)
Free To VIP Ticket Holders & Platinum Members or $20 General Admission at the door

Ticket Information

Expo Tickets
$20 Per Day General Admission
Available at the door ONLY

Friday Night Finals
(Click here to order) or call (888) 234-2334
$60*, $75*, $90*, $110*. $130*, $150*
*Plus local taxes, handling and processing fees

Saturday Night Finals
(Click here to order) or call (888) 234-2334
$70*, $100*, $130*, $155*, $175*, $200*
*Plus local taxes, handling and processing fees

VIP Package Gold - $700 *SOLD OUT

VIP Package Silver - $600 (does NOT include hotel and airfare, does include Nevada live entertainment tax)

Military Tickets
ALL military tickets have been allocated. An email notification of your status will be sent to all of those that have filled out the online request form.
For any questions please e-mail military@mrolympia.com

Event time and location are subject to change without notice.

Travel & Accommodations

The Orleans Hotel & Casino is the official host hotel of the 2011 Olympia Weekend. For hotel and travel accommodations please contact:

Toll Free: (877) 944-5623
Local: (702) 220-6347
E-Mail: Olympia@IEPGroupinc.com
Mention "Olympia Spectator Block"

FREE LIVE Webcast

Bodybuilding.com will again be bringing you the live webcast of the Mr. Olympia Finals (Friday & Saturday Evening). We will have writers at the event giving you the inside scoop on judging and what goes on backstage. If you can't be in Vegas, we will do our best to make you feel like you're there.

Official Title Sponsor

Ultimate Nutrition has partnered up with the 2011 Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend. The Olympia Weekend will be known as "Ultimate Nutrition presents Joe Weider's 2011 Olympia Weekend brought to you by GNC."

More Information

For even more information and details about this year's Olympia Weekend, check out "www.mrolympia.com".

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Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Radio: Olympia Preview Series, Part 1-Phil Heath!
Olympia Preview Series, Part 1: Special Guest Phil Heath The annual 3 Part "Olympia Preview Series" gets underway this week with PBW's expanded preview of the big event. The official radio show of Olympia Weekend takes you inside the contest as Jay Cutler sets his sights on Sandow Trophy # 5. This weeks broadcast includes a visit with top contender Phil Heath and some analysis of the Branch Warren injury fallout.
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Olympia Preview Series, Part 2: Special Guest Kai Greene (Available after 8pm ET on Monday) The official radio show of Olympia Weekend continues its expanded preview series with more insight into the big event. Special reports from the contenders, including a visit with Kai Greene as he looks to make history. Join Dan, Chad and Lee for all the inside scoop as "O" time approaches!
Date: 09/05/11 (Radio Show 235) - mp3




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[littlearm]

My feeling is that if people can't find info on the Olympia coverage, then they don't deserve to see it. Google is your friend. But if you're so concerned about people finding info in the forum, why bury it with such a cryptic subject?

[tsiparlanaeht]

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2010 Olympia!
Winner: Jay Cutler

The 2010 Olympia Weekend was held September 24-26, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Orleans Arena and Las Vegas Convention Center.

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2009 Olympia!
Winner: Jay Cutler

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2008 Olympia!
Winner: Dexter Jackson

The 2008 Olympia Weekend was held on September 25-28, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Orleans Arena and Las Vegas Convention Center.

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2007 Olympia!
Winner: Jay Cutler

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2006 Olympia!
Winner: Jay Cutler

2006 was a year to remember with many upsets! Jay Cutler dethrones 8 time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman and Iris Kyle regains her crown as Ms. Olympia.

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2005 Olympia!
Winner: Ronnie Coleman

The 2005 Olympia was one of the most unforgettable Olympia's ever. Ronnie Coleman won his 8th Mr. Olympia, Yaxeni beat Iris, Monica placed 3rd.

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2004 Olympia!
Winner: Ronnie Coleman

The 2004 Olympia was again a great show. There were some huge surprises this year in many of the contests. Find out who won and view the pics from the show and the expo!

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2003 Olympia!
Winner: Ronnie Coleman

The 2003 Olympia Weekend was one of the most anticipated Olympias in history. Read our full review of the 2003 Olympia, along with a ton of great pictures of the competitors and the expo!

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2002 Olympia!
Winner: Ronnie Coleman

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2001 Olympia!
Winner: Ronnie Coleman

The 2001 Mr. Olympia was an awesome experience for everybody who was there. The contest was exciting as promised and the expo was packed with fitness babes, free supplement samples and shirts.

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[tsiparlanaeht]

My feeling is that if people can't find info on the Olympia coverage, then they don't deserve to see it. Google is your friend. But if you're so concerned about people finding info in the forum, why bury it with such a cryptic subject?

Read the original post.

At first I thought I would ask bb.com why they aren't doing it then I decided to just do it myself since they more than likely wouldn't and change OP and title but I cant seem to change title displayed hence why I asked admin/mod to change it.

[Boba_Bulk]

**QUALIFIED COMPETITORS LIST

http://www.mrolympia.com/2011/mrolympia.html

* NOTE: Not everyone that has qualified will be competing

[flangmasterj]

Oi OP! When is it on down here in the land of the long green islands?

[wala]

Oi Op, yes you mate, good thread

[JM3K]

so for us aussies, im wst so for the men's pre judging it will be saturday at 10am or 12pm for est i assume

[ikillsuckers]

thanks BRO! that kai interview was the shiit. solid thread.

[JanesLastResort]

holy fuaaaaark 1 week. lets do this.

[CompetitiveGain]

I think Kai actually answered maybe 5 questions in that interview. lmao, that cracked me up

[TTimmerman]

solid, SOLID thread! deserves a sticky

[featureless]

Awesome thread mate!!!

[tsiparlanaeht]

Bump.

[featureless]

I have a gut feeling Victor will bring his best ever package and still miss top 3. Thats how competitive this thing is going to be. Can't wait!

[xGaffner]

tsiparlanaeht for mod, serious (no really, serious)

Also that Kai Greene interview lol, he never answers questions directly.

[tsiparlanaeht]

tsiparlanaeht for mod, serious (no really, serious)

Also that Kai Greene interview lol, he never answers questions directly.

Thanks mate, Yes Kai deff has a way with words so you yourself forget original question.

Reminds me honestly of smoking the wacky backy and chilling back talking to friends, we always end up at religion and aliens...