2008 MR. OLYMPIA EARLY OUTLOOK

An early breakdown of the Mr. Olympia qualifiers

June 25, 2008

by Allan Donnelly

FLEXONLINE.COM

It’s never too early to start thinking about Olympia Weekend. That’s our theory anyway. With just over 14 weeks to go, and even though there are four contests remaining – the Houston Pro, the Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships, the Europa Super Show and the Atlantic City Pro – and potentially 12 more qualifiers, we decided to give our early take on what’s in store. With 19 qualifiers already in the books and set to take the stage at the Orleans Arena on September 26-27, we decided to stay true to the host city of Las Vegas and offer our view on the on the opening line for each competitor.

WHAT: 2008 Mr. Olympia
WHERE: The Orleans Arena, Las Vegas NV
WHEN: Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27
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>> JAY CUTLER

AGE: 34

HEIGHT: 5’9″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 270-275 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, 1st

OPENING LINE: 1-2

>>DEXTER JACKSON

AGE: 38

HEIGHT: 5’6″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 235-240 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, 3rd

OPENING LINE: 3-1

>>VICTOR MARTINEZ

AGE: 35

HEIGHT: 5’9″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 250-255 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, 2nd

OPENING LINE: 3-1

>>PHIL HEATH

AGE: 28

HEIGHT: 5’9″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 235-240 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: Rookie

OPENING LINE: 5-1

>>DENNIS WOLF

AGE: 29

HEIGHT: 5’11”

CONTEST WEIGHT: 255-265 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, 5th

OPENING LINE: 5-1

>>KEVIN ENGLISH

AGE: 34

HEIGHT: 5’4″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 205 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: Rookie

OPENING LINE: 40-1

>>CRAIG RICHARDSON

AGE:

HEIGHT: 5’7

CONTEST WEIGHT: 220 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2005, DNP

OPENING LINE: 45-1

>>MO ELMOUSSAOUI

AGE: 35

HEIGHT: 5’10”

CONTEST WEIGHT: 235-240 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: Rookie

OPENING LINE: 30-1

>>SERGEY SHELESTOV

AGE: 37

HEIGHT: 5’11”

CONTEST WEIGHT: 260-265 pound

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, DNP

OPENING LINE: 100-1

>>DAVID HENRY

AGE: 33

HEIGHT: 5’5″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 200 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, 10th

OPENING LINE: 40-1

>>RONNY ROCKEL

AGE: 36

HEIGHT: 5’6″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 225-230 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, 11th

OPENING LINE: 50-1

>>JOHNNIE JACKSON

AGE: 37

HEIGHT: 5’8″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 255 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, 9th

OPENING LINE: 25-1

>>TONEY FREEMAN

AGE: 42

HEIGHT: 6’2″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 280-285 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, 14th

OPENING LINE: 25-1

>>GUSTAVO BADELL

AGE: 35

HEIGHT: 5’8″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 250-255 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, 8th

OPENING LINE: 15-1

>>BRANCH WARREN

AGE: 33

HEIGHT: 5’7″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 240-245 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2006, 12th>

OPENING LINE: 12-1

>>SILVIO SAMUEL

AGE: 33

HEIGHT: 5’7″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 220-225 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, 7th

OPENING LINE: 15-1

>>MELVIN ANTHONY JR.

AGE: 38

HEIGHT: 5’8″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 245-250 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: 2007, 6th

OPENING LINE: 12-1

>>KAI GREENE

AGE: 33

HEIGHT: 5’8″

CONTEST WEIGHT: 240-245 pounds

LAST O-PPEARANCE: Rookie

OPENING LINE: 10-1