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While the action at the Mr. Olympia prejudging on Friday night was one for the history books, anyone who has watched a 212 Olympia showdown knows that the most riveting competition often comes from the lighter weight class.
For several years James “Flex” Lewis had to endure watching the crown go to Kevin English before he finally broke through in 2012. He then not only repeated in 2013, but absolutely decimated the competition with a combination of size, symmetry, and condition that no one had seen in the 212 class.
Now in 2014 the questions are numerous. Could Flex tie Kevin English’s record of three 212 crowns in a row? Or would challengers like Jose Raymond and Eduardo Correa emerge to claim the crown as their own? Or, could David Henry, a past champion who has finished second to Flex the past two years, rise up and reclaim what was once his?
Of course, former open-class regular Hidetada Yamagishi, who has stepped down to 212 and took fourth at this year’s Arnold Classic, has the potential to throw a wrench in everyone’s plans in his 212 Olympia debut.
Flex was immediately moved to the center, as it become very clear very quickly that no one possessed the same combination of size, symmetry, and aesthetics as him. He is the benchmark, and everyone else is being compared to him. In my opinion, he crushed it. His back in particular is far improved from last year’s Olympia.
The story of the morning was Eduardo Correa, who seemingly had a lock on second place. Third place seemed to be a battle between Yamagishi and Jose Raymond, with Aaron Clark in fifth. I personally had clark in the top 10, but not the top five.
Aaron Clark appeared to fade as the judging went on, and the story became Baito Abbaspour apparently leapfrogging him and David Henry. Then it was between Yamagishi and Clark for fifth and sixth.
Charles Dixon and Henry seemed to be vying for seventh and eight. What a shock to see David Henry on the outside looking in! But subpar conditioning compared to years past really seemed to hurt him.
I was surprised to see Guy Cisternino this low. As conditioned and full as he was, I would have had him top eight. Sami Al-Hadad was way off from last year’s outing, looking not as lean and very flat in the lats. The real story here was seeing David Henry so far down, seemingly fighting to stay in the top 10!
All these guys are quality bodybuilders who just happened to be off today, and at a big show like the Olympia, that puts you on the outside looking in. Mark Dugdale was especially disappointing, since he’s placed so well her before, but unfortunately he was quite a bit off from his typical spectacular conditioning. Since he does not carry as much size as the other competitors, that was a big problem.
I have my scoreboard as 1) Flex Lewis 2) Eduardo Correa 3) Jose Raymond 4) Hidetada Yamagishi and 5) Baito Abbaspour heading into finals tonight, but as we know, anything can happen.
The light heavyweights of the 212 division vie for Olympia immortality! Can Lewis win again? Or will a newcomer steal his thunder?
Tonight, the 50th Mr. Olympia kicked off with controversy and stiff competition. Stay tuned to see how it all pans out!
The 2014 Olympia will be a contest for the ages. Read who we think will come out on top!
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