By: Bodybuilding Contests

May 20, 2006 - Allentown, PA

One of the longest running bodybuilding shows in the Country - The Lehigh Valley - drew 76 outstanding competitors from VA, PA, NJ, NY, MD & DE. This NPC National qualifier offered men's bodybuilding (juniors, novice, open, master), women's bodybuilding (open, master), fitness, and figure (A,B,C, master) classes.

The head sponsors Bodybulding.com & Ab-ulous Meals were pleased with the turnout. And we thank them for their support ...

Several 3 way ties in multiple classes made this a difficult competition to Judge

"There were phenomenal physiques here today," states Dr. Gary Udit, IFBB Pro Judge & Mid-Atlantic NPC Chairman (garyudit.com), who also was the head judge for today.

Other distinguished judges were Todd Howe - NPC PA Chairman; Judges Ed Martin, Rod Strong, Andrew Landis, Tracy Hess, Tony Daniele, and Kathy Connors Kolosky. They all did a great job in judging such a tough field!

Overall Winners:

• Ms. Angie Festamacher -- Overall Figure Champion (from field of 32)

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Ms. Angie Festamacher.
• Mr. William Ford - Overall Men's Open Champion (from field of 31)

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Mr. William Ford.
• Ms. Brenda Simmon - Overall Women's Bodybuilding (from field of 4)

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Ms. Brenda Simmon.
• Mr. Eric Sivilich - Overall Masters Champion (from field of 14*)
• Mr. Chinedu Nriagu - Overall Novice Champion (from field of 23*)



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Mr. Chinedu Nriagu.
(* some crossed into open)

Coverage:

Service Electric & TV 2 sports covered the evening show which will air in June. National competitors, Mrs. Carina Dupree, IFBB Pro-Figure & Mr. Terrance Crawl served as the TV commentators.

Highlights:

The most emotional moment of the evening was the on-stage engagement of Jason McKinght to Lisa Maneto. Lisa was called to stage assuming she won the Best Figure Presentation award, but her knees started to visibly shake as she saw Jason walking out saying "Lisa there is no Best Figure award..." her whole body then shook as her hands covered her mouth and tears filled her eyes.


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Awww.

Jason went on, "I figure if we can live together and carb deplete at the same time and not kill each other then we belong together... " her and the crowds roar with Lisa's tear in the eye was breathtaking. Jason bent on one knee saying, "Lisa will you marry me?"

This brought the entire house to its feet. They left the stage hugging each other while the audience, with eyes full of tearful joy, clapped. But Lisa quickly came back to the podium and shouted - "YES! The answer is yes, I will marry him!"

The MC for the evening, Mr. Bill Grant, handled the evening like the pro that he is. "What could top that moment tonight?" Bill asked. Little did he know that more excitement was just around the corner with great routines that involved the crowd and unique competitor thank you's.


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Jay Cutler & Bill Grant.

Jay Cutler was the highlight of the night. He delighted the crowd, of approximately 800, by mingling through the auditorium giving audience members a very close-up personal view of the great icon. Jay also pulled one of his biggest fans from the audience and offered to do a pose down together. Shawn Crump - a national level competitor responded with "Wow!" and needing a little assistance with posing oil from the head expeditor, Shawn jumped on stage with his work boots still on and had some fun trying to upstage Jay.

Co-promoters, Chrissy Johnson, Craig Johnson & Jack Sassaman pride themselves in hosting an enjoyable event for everyone - from families, to first time competitors, to seasoned amateurs. "We strive to improve the event every year and try to have something for everyone; BBQ chicken grilling on the lawn, an open expo with clothing/autographs, event media coverage, a large competitor area with closed circuit TV and a pump up room fit for the pro's," states Craig Johnson.

"Yes, and we are glad that the atmosphere we create opens the camaraderie of the sport to every type of competitor! And we are glad that many people come back every year to compete in our show!" says Jack Sassaman.

Total Lehigh Valley NPC '06 Results

Figure Masters 35+

1st Heather McGee 2nd Colleen Mahony-Sgro 3rd Robin Infante 4th Diane Motel 5th Christine Koperna

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Thanks

"A very special thank you Bodybuilding.com, Ab-ulous Meals and all the other Sponsors, Vendors & Advertisers, also our volunteers & staff, and last but not least to the spectators & competitors - without your valued support, our past, present & future events would not be as exciting as they could possibly be! Thank You!"
-Chrissy Johnson

Congratulations to all those brave enough to compete!
Chrissy, Craig & Jack

Photos by Jim Wilmer/ADONIS PRODUCTIONS

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