viernes, 29 de mayo de 2009

In Memoriam: Amanda Savell (1978 - 2008)

Hi again Female Muscle Fans. On next month (June) will be the 1st death anniversary for one of the best female athletes on the world. Her name was Amanda Savell and is hard to believe her death occurred one year ago. In this time we gonna dedicate an article post to her outstanding sport career because all her legacy was full of dedication, inspiration, overcoming, discipline, determination, effort and commitment. This is the life and work of Amanda Savell.

Amanda Savell's Bio

Name: Amanda Jo Earhart-Savell
Country: United States Of America
Date of Birth: 01-26-1978
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Hometown: Plano, Texas, U.S.A.
Age: 30 years old

Contest History

  • 2001 Heart of Texas - 2nd place in Bodybuilding (Heavyweight Class)

  • 2003 Southwest Texas Bodybuilding - 1st place in Bodybuilding (Heavyweight Class) and Overall Champion

  • 2005 NPC Emerald Cup - 1st place in Figure Medium-Tall Class
  • IFBB Europa Super Show - 1st place in Figure Class
  • IFBB New York Pro Championships - 7th place in Figure Class
  • IFBB Ms Olympia - 8th place in Figure Class
  • NPC Orange County Classic (California State) - 1st place in Figure Medium-Tall Class and Overall Champion
  • IFBB Sacramento Pro Championships - 7th place in Figure Class
  • IFBB Tournament of Champions Pro Figure - 2nd place
  • NPC USA's Championships - 1st place in Figure E Class

  • 2006 Europa Super Show - 1st place in Figure Class
  • IFBB Ms International (Inside Arnold Classic) - 3rd place in Figure Class

  • 2007 IFBB Ms International - 2nd place in Figure Class
  • IFBB Ms Olympia - 5th place in Figure Class

Story

Atlhough she was born in Nashville, Amanda always has considered to herself like Texan citizen. She was born under Aquarius sign and in her childhood she began to experiment the sports. At the age of 4, she was practicing tennis (one of her favorite sports) and she shown great abilities for the game. When she was 6 years old, Amanda participated in several tournaments. After she moved to Bradenton, Florida, the tennis girl had entered to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Amanda's performances begun to have their rewards at the ages of 14-16. She was ranked in the nation Top 5 whereas in Florida and Texas states was the No. 1 tennis player. Unfortunately, when she was on the verge of to qualify as a Pro Player, an injury got over with her aspirations to play the Professional Tennis. She had a surgery with a rehabilitation that lasted 8 months.

At 17 years, she realized her dreams to become a Tennis Pro Player were over. Her most important inspiration source was her father, a full contact Karate Champion. He taught her there is another way to make the dreams come true, and when a door is closing up, there's another place opening to offer another type of chance.

Due to her great qualities in tennis, the Texas Tech University offered to Amanda a full-ride scholarship of 4 years and she accepted it without a doubt moment. Amanda continued to practicing tennis while she was studying the Sports Psychology and Family Studies degree. On the tennis team college, she was the number one or two spot. Amanda played all matches, no matter if there were singles or doubles.

The weight training wasn't so different for Amanda because she had lifted those devices for her stamina and strenght increase. When she graduated in 2000, she hadn't competitive sports to keep her busy and soon she realized about her like for the Bodybuilding. Amanda was so pleased with the results and she was in love with the muscle body she had constructed. Her father owned a chain of fitness centers all over the United States called Cosmopolitan Spa, so the gym subject wasn't a problem for Amanda.

In the 2001, Amanda began with her journey to the female muscle world. Her first competition was Heart of Texas and she reached the 2nd place on Heavyweight Class. It was a great debut because very few athletes can get the Top 3 in their first contest. Amanda began to have a promising future inside the irons sport. On 2003, she participated on the Southwest Texas Bodybuilding. On that time, Amanda achieved a smashing victory, gaining the 1st place on Heavyweight Class and the Overall Championship. Although she enjoyed the Bodybuilding, Amanda took a decision 2 years later, in which she would continue with this sport practice under another focus.

2005 was an incredible year for Amanda, she had 8 competitions. The NPC Emerald Cup, Orange County Classic and USA's were her entrance to the Figure Class, gaining the victory on the 3 contests. In the USA's Championship, she was the winner and achieved her Pro Card. Amanda was showing her competitive skills as a Figure Athlete, and her best performance as pro competitor was the Europa Super Show. Amanda won the contest and her name began to sound so strong on the United States, and all over the world. The triumph was enough to obtain the Ms Olympia's ticket and she was 8th in her first time inside the max bodybuilding contest.

On 2006, Amanda began with the invitation to the Ms International (a tournament inside the Arnold Classic) and her performance was in a high level. The 3rd place was a great achievement for her first time on the competition Figure Class. Some months later, Amanda was the supreme champion of her class in the Europa Super Show. Maybe the 2006 wasn't an intense year like the 2005, but Amanda showed the quality is beyond the contests amount.

2007 was a decisive year for Amanda and she faced the next two competitions with a lot of dedication, determination, effort and success thirst. On Ms International, she improved her last rank with a 2nd place, and she kept herself inside the Top 3 as a superb athlete. The victory gave to her the ticket to Ms Olympia and her progress was so notorius. With the 5th place, Amanda had gained her right for participate on the next edition, nevertheless no one knew about her fatal destiny one year later.

On June 5, 2008 the Bodybuilding World was surprised with the unexpected and impressive news about Amanda Savell's death. The athlete was found dead along with David Jacobs's corpse, a former NPC bodybuilder implied on a drug steroids deal sale network, even the NFL had fights with Jacobs for supposed evidences about players involved in the consumption of banned substances. According to the "official version", the death cause was apparently a crime of passion because they were fiances. And presumably, after Amanda was murdered by Jacobs, he had to commit suicide on himself to avoid a face off with the police in Plano, Texas. All happened on Jacobs's house.

Since her death, many things have been said, many rumors appears like powder drip without receive some explanation. The one certain thing is her legacy, she was an inspirational source for each life aspects and her memory will be honored by the new female athletes generations.

Next, there are some links with many photos of her:

http://www.myspace.com/amandasavell
http://www.amg-lite.com/amanda_savell/
http://www.flexonline.com/david_jacobs_amanda_savell_murder/news/460
http://www.zonemuscle.com/female-pro-fitness-figure-athletes-f21/amanda-savell-t551.htm
http://www.herbiceps.com/free/picthumb/AmandaSavell/index00.htm
http://contests.ironmanmagazine.com/index.cfm?go2=contests_competitor&CompetitorID=3874
http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=4463&eventcode=1198
http://fitgems.blogspot.com/2008/06/rest-in-peace-amanda-jo-savell.html
http://foro.eliteculturismo.com/fotos/fotos-de-amanda-savell-1261/

And now, the videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyTqqv8e70w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1d0WABwxDw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_SKVuhQE0c
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7fkdo_amanda-savell-3_sport

That's all with the news article. Remember that the female muscle is a great passion that deserves to be followed so close. Any idea or suggestions you can write to the next e-mail address:

Note: The information about her bio (1st part) and her contest historial, you can consult the next websites.

http://tour.ftvideo.com/showgal.php?g=content/genex/profiles/AmandaSavell/2086/2_1&s=4

http://www.musclememory.com/show.php?s=amanda+savell&g=F









martes, 26 de mayo de 2009

Mr Mexico Youth & Veterans 2009

Hi again Female Muscle Fans. The female muscle will travel this time to Mexico because in this country will be carry out a competition for newcomers and veterans of this sport. This is one of the most important contests inside the Mexican Republic because it give to the overall champions the chance to participate on International Championships. This weekend (May 29, 30 & 31) the Mexican Female Muscle Fans will be taken by assault with the best demonstration of well worked physique forms with the one common purpose to reach the total glory.

The place is the Juan de la Barrera Olympic Gym, located in the next address: North Division No. 2333 (making corner with Churubusco River Avenue), General Anaya Colony, P. O. Box 08400 . Mexico City, Mexico.

If you want to know more about the competition, you can visit the next link:

http://www.fmfisico.net/index.php

This competition promises many strong emotions for all fans, so keep an eye to this event because the female muscle is a great passion that deserves to be followed so close. See you soon Female Muscle Fans.

miércoles, 20 de mayo de 2009

IFBB New York Pro Show 2009 Results

Hi again Female Muscle Fans. The IFBB New York Pro Show 2009 already got their winners. In this time, we gonna mention the 3 first places of this competition, so let's begin with the results.

Bodybuilding Class

1st place:
Cathy LeFrancois

Country:
Canada

Hometown:
El Monte, California, U.S.A.


2nd place:
Betty Pariso

Country:
United States Of America

Hometown:
Texas, U.S.A.


3rd place:
Rosemary Jennings

Country:
Barbados

Hometown:
Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.A.

Congratulations to all the first places winners because all their dedication, effort, determination, discipline, commitment and inspiration has been rewarded with the total glory, and all Top 3 athletes are inside the Olympia 2009 (except Cathy LeFrancois, because she's already in since her Top 6 last year participation inside the Olympia). Each competitor has fought for reach the victory and one more time they have shown an important value for the whole society. Congratulations again for these female muscle ambassadors.

That's all for this contest. Remember that the female muscle is a great passion that deserves to be followed so close. Any suggestions or comments you can write to the next e-mail address:

Photographies: http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1322

Photographer: Bill Comstock

viernes, 15 de mayo de 2009

FAME Lone Star Championships 2009 Results

Hi again Female Muscle Fans. The FAME Lone Star Championships 2009 already got their winners. In this time, we gonna mention the 3 first places for the competition, so let's begin with the results.

Figure Physique – Novice Class

1st place: Jennifer Winters
Country: United States Of America
Hometown: Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

2nd place:
Amy J. Rozier
Country: United States Of America
Hometown:
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.A.

3rd place:
Krissy Richard
Country: United States Of America
Hometown:
Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

Fitness Model – Novice Class

1st place: Bethany Clarke
Country: United States Of America
Hometown: Irving, Texas, U.S.A.

2nd place:
Krissy Richard (Already explained previously)

3rd place:
Amy J Rozier (Already explained previously)

Swimsuit Model – Novice Class

1st place: Mandy Fonville
Country: United States Of America
Hometown: Unknown.

2nd place:
Audrey Zemo
Country: United States Of America
Hometown: Unknown.


3rd place:
Kristen Davis
Country: United States Of America
Hometown: Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

Swimsuit Model – Advanced Class

1st place: April Gutierrez (Latin Origin)
Country: United States Of America
Hometown: Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

2nd place: Mercedes Perez (Latin Origin)
Country: United States Of America
Hometown:
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.

3rd place: Krissy Richard (Already explained previously)

Optimum Nutrition Spokesperson Search

Winner: Mandy Fonville.

Cougar Energy Drink Spokesperson Search

Winner: Bethany Clarke.

Hot Mom Contest

Winner: Hilary Coffie
Country: United States Of America
Hometown: Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

Special Award
The Lone Star (Most Outstanding Athlete): Krissy Richard.

Congratulations for all female athletes participants because they are an inspirational example for each life aspects. The muscle girls in the Natural Fitness Movement has wrote a page inside this contest and all her effort, dedication, inspiration, overcoming, discipline and commitment were rewarded. Everyday, the female athletes will always defy their own limits and reach their objectives. Each one got different stories but with a common goal is all that they needs to be the best in all aspects.

That's all for this competition. Remember that the female muscle is a great passion that deserves to be followed so close. Any suggestions or comments, you can write to the next e-mail address: . See you next time Female Muscle Fans.

Photographies: http://www.bodyproud.org/profile/JenniferWinters
http://www.bodyproud.org/profile/AmyJonesRozier
http://www.bodyproud.org/profile/KrissyRichard
http://www.bodyproud.org/profile/Kristen30
http://www.bodyproud.org/profile/BethanyC
http://www.bodyproud.org/profile/APRILGUTIERREZ
http://www.bodyproud.org/profile/Mercedes81
http://www.bodyproud.org/profile/Hilary



martes, 12 de mayo de 2009

IFBB New York Pro Show 2009

Hi again Female Muscle Fans. NY City will vibrate with all the emotion and adrenaline of the female muscle. The NY Pro Show will have more available tickets for the long and winding road to the Olympia for the Pro Bodybuilders. The skyscrapers city will have the honor to receive the high octane of the muscle women showing their best physique forms for achieve the victory.

This weekend (Saturday 16th to be exact), is the date and all the Female Muscle Fans will have an incredible contest with the best of the best in the Female Bodybuilding. The New York City will be taken by assault for all the admirers of these sculptural gladiators.

IFBB New York Pro Show Details

Event: IFBB New York Pro Show 2009

Date: May 16th

Semifinals Hour: 11:00 am

Finals Hour: 18:00 pm

Place: Tribecca Performing Art

Location: 199 Chambers Street

State: New York. USA.

Info and Reservation: 516-933-1111

Price: $45 to $60

For more information about the competition you can check the next links:



Note: The two last links are in Spanish language, so for the Latin American Users will be a big chance to learn about the competition.

This is a great competition with the best Pro Bodybuilders in search of the Olympia Ticket, and therefore the event promises enough. So keep an eye to this contest because the female muscle is a great passion that deserves to be followed so close. See you soon Female Muscle Fans.

lunes, 4 de mayo de 2009

FAME Lone Star Championships 2009

Hello again Female Muscle Fans. This week FAME will have a competition inside the Texas State. As the name implies, all the Texan competitors will have a great event in which the female muscle doses will be present.

The dates are May 8 & 9 and these are the details for the competition:

FAME Lone Star Championships 2009

* Venue: Omni Houston Hotel
* Host Hotel: Omni Houston Hotel at Westside - 13210 Katy Freeway, Houston Texas.

Competition Categories:

Swimsuit Model Search
Fitness Model Search
Muscle Model Search
Fitness
Figure - Posing & Routine
Natural Bodybuilding

For more information about the event you can check the next links:


This weekend the Natural Fitness Movement will have a great contest in which the Female Muscle will leave a big mark on the sport, so keep an eye to this competition because the female muscle is a great passion that deserves to be followed so close. See you soon Female Muscle Fans.

viernes, 24 de abril de 2009

Emerald Cup 2009 Results

Hi again Female Muscle Fans, the Emerald Cup already got their winners. In this time we gonna mention the 1st place conquerors for each category, so let's begin with the results.

Bodybuilding (Heavyweight Class)


1st place: Heidi Hegg

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A.


Bodybuilding (Middleweight Class)

1st place: Laurie Smith

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Sherwood, Oregon, U.S.A.

Bodybuilding (Lightweight Class)


1st place: Anne Kam (Also Known As Anne Marie Kam)
Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A.


Overall Bodybuilding Champion: Laurie Smith.


Bodybuilding Masters 35+


1st place: Cindy Goodrich

Country: United States Of America
Hometown: Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.

Bodybuilding Masters 50+


1st place: Janet Guenther

Country: United States Of America

Hometown:
Edmonds, Washington, U.S.A.

Note: She has competed in the NPC Masters Nationals 2008, winning the 3rd place in Bodybuilding (55+ Class).

Overall Bodybuilding Masters Champion: Cindy Goodrich.


Figure (5'2" and Under Class)


1st place: Kiana Phil-Lewis

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Unknown.

Figure (5'2" to 5'3" Class)

1st place: Katrinka Danielson

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A.


Figure (5'3" to 5'4" Class)


1st place: Michele Bigler

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Unknown.


Figure (5'4" to 5'5" Class)


1st place: Courtney Bynog

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Pineville, Louisiana, U.S.A.


Figure (5'5" to 5'6" Class)


1st place: Andrea Rosenbaum

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Unknown.


Figure (5'6" to 5'8" Class)


1st place: Ginny Gardea

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.


Figure (5'8" and Over Class)

1st place: Hannah Ringholm

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S.A.

Overall Figure Champion: Courtney Bynog.


Figure Masters
35+

1st place: Sheila Salinas (Latin Origin)

Country: United States Of America
Hometown: Unknown.


Figure Masters
40+

1st place: Dianna Brock

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Unknown.

Figure Masters
50+

1st place: Susan Ershler

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Kirkland, Washington, U.S.A.

Overall Figure Masters Champion: Sheila Salinas.


Bikini (Up to 5'4")


1st place: Diana Graham

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Unknown.


Bikini (5'4" to 5'6")


1st place: Chelsie Beanblossom

Country: United States Of America
Hometown: Unknown.

Bikini (Over 5'6")

1st place: Tori Briggs

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Unknown.


Overall Bikini Champion: Chelsie Beanblossom.


Fitness (<>

1st place: Carole Castillo (Latin Origin)

Country: United States Of America

Hometown: Oak Harbor, Washington, U.S.A.


Fitness (> 5'3")


1st place: Cinzia Clapp

Country: United States Of America
Hometown: Eagle River, Alaska, U.S.A.


Overall Fitness Champion: Cinzia Clapp.


Congratulations for all the athletes for participate in this contest. This is another proof about the dedication, inspiration, effort, discipline, determination and commitment with the daily training and hard diets in order to reach the best physique form. These girls will always show day after day all their value as athletes and people to the whole society in each life aspects. So don't forget the important health message that the muscle girls are delivering to all people in the world.


That's all for this competition, remember that the female muscle is a great passion that deserves to be followed so close. Any comments and ideas you can write to the next e-mail address: . See you next time Female Muscle Fans.

Photographies:
http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1314

Photographer: Michael Pinto