Not enough is said about bodybuilding contests that have established long traditions, but when it comes to the deep South, the annual Greater Gulf States held in New Orleans (actually in the suburb of Metairie) has its firm roots dating back as far as the 80s.
Historically speaking, the NPC Junior Nationals long ago established an impressive contest reputation when it came to producing future stars in bodybuilding. Lee Haney won the first men's title in 1982, and in 1986 the women began what has been a terrific run to date.
Nine-year-old Tamee Marie (and that's not a typo) won the Physique division of the Omaha Pro on June 7th.
It was a weekend when horseracing's California Chrome was attempting to score a Triple Crown victory in the Belmont Stakes and the LA Kings were busy beating the New York Rangers in two overtime hockey games.
With the pro women's Bodybuilding field gaining the lion's share of the attention at the Toronto Super Show on Saturday night, it was the Physique field who stood up.
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