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The Muscle Beach International Classic Bodybuilding and Figure competition was held this Memorial Weekend at the legendary home of bodybuilding - Muscle Beach Venice. Fifty excellent athletes competed in the sun and experienced the nostalgia of past bodybuilding legends. The Norwegians swept the overall winners with Kim Torgersen, overall men's, Oslo Norway, Marthe Sundby, overall women's, Oslo and Hege Mathison overall figure, Hammertest Norway. The Tuff Stuff best posing routine was awarded to Scott Smolchuck from Chino Hills California for his excellent posing routine. Among the highlights of the show was the presentation of the Muscle Beach Venice Bodybuilding Hall of Fame awards sponsored by Iron Man Magazine. Legendary Mickey Hargitay brought the audience to tears as he described his bodybuilding career and told the fans that bodybuilders are not just the muscle of the body but also exhibit the muscle of their brain. Glenn Sundby one of the original founders of Muscle Beach in Santa Monica and Samir Bannout Mr. Olympia 1983 were on hand to receive their awards. In recognition of the men and women of the Armed Forces the show opened with an F-16 flyover and an induction ceremony of new recruits by Colonel Rick Reaser. Static equipment from the Army was on display and everyone enjoyed the challenge of the climbing wall supervised by Army Sergeants. The Air Force Commanders Jazz Ensemble played both days of the event and were a highlight of the afternoons. World Gym International hosted the event and along with other vendors including Bodybuilding.com, House of Pain, GetShreded.com, Apex Nutrition and INSTONE offered the public education and giveaways to promote health and fitness. The next Muscle Beach Competition will be the Mr. & Ms. Muscle Beach on July 4th, 2006. For information please go to musclebeachvenice.com or e-mail joesmusclebeach@yahoo.com. From Joe Wheatley Productions thanks to all the athletes and sponsors who made this Memorial Weekend event a truly exciting time.
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Overall
Super Heavyweight
Heavyweight
2. Jose Venegas 3. Ramsey Korban 4. Kim Allyn 5. Craig Davidson 6. Lester St. George Light Heavyweight
2. Scott Blake 3. Justin Hunter 4. Rado Pagac 5. Javier Vargas Middleweight
2. Tom Pia 3. Kinshasha Moffitt 4. Rod Bentley 5. Lorenzo Reynaga 6. Jake Weidmann Lightweight
2. Saul Orosco 3. Mark Cosciello Masters 40+
2. Rod Bentley 3. James Vandervest 4. Fred Rodriguez Masters 50+
2. Philip Piviroto 3. Richard Krieger Masters 60+
2. David Vito 3. Russ Young 4. Robert Diebolt 5. Cliff Nelson Teen
2. Christopher Barajas Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Recipient
Glenn Sundby Mickey Hargitay
 View Pictures By SecondFocus From The Pre-Judging Here. View Pictures By SecondFocus From The Men's Finals Here. View Miscellaneous Show Pictures By SecondFocus Here. View Show Pictures By Brenda Kelly Here.
Overall
Lightweight
2. Dawn Thomas 3. Sharon Dzunbira 4. Evelyn Jackson 5. Dyonu Cole 6. Jackie Lee Masters
2. Jackie Wager
Overall
Class A
2. Karla Reyes 3. Dawn Thomas 4. Charrilyn Bautista Class B
2. Andrea McQueen 3. Cedrica Straker 4. Andrea Kincaid 5. Simone Pirtle Class C
2. Karin Cring 3. Madison Chase 4. Tara Hein 5. Breanne Field Masters Figure 35+
2. Dawn Thomas Masters Figure 45+
2. Jackie Lee
View Pictures By SecondFocus From The Pre-Judging Here. View Pictures By SecondFocus From The Women's Finals Here. View Miscellaneous Show Pictures By SecondFocus Here. View Show Pictures By Brenda Kelly Here.
  Click Image To Enlarge. Comedian, Actor, Howie Mandel & Family Watching Some Impromptu Posing. Photo By SecondFocus.
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