Female French Swimmer Laure Manaudou has had a hard go of it of late. Just on top of the swimming World two years ago and in love with Italian Swimmer Male Luca Martin, Laure Manaudou saw her life change rapidly.
After breaking up with Luca Martin, tossing the ring he gave her into the pool, nude photos of her surface on The Internet, embarrasing her in the process.
Fast Forward to Beijing. Luca Martin has taken up with another female swimmer, Federica Pellegrini. Beautiful, athletic, and stunning, Federica Pellegrini has Laure Manaudou's ex-boyfriend and her ex-coach.
Then on Sunday, Laure Manaudou suffers a total performance collapse, coming in last in the 400m Freestyle race. Then, to add insult to injury, Laure Manaudou's 2007 200m Freestyle record is broken by none other than Federica Pellegrini, who also turned her back on Laure on Sunday.
The only way Laure can prevail and salvage a wrecked career is to beat Federica Pellegrini in the finals on Wednesday.
I'm rooting for Laure Manaudou, as she's been through far too much and is too talented for the treatment she's gotten.
What's fascinating about this is the level of attention female swimmers are given in Europe; much more than in the United States. Swimmers like Laure and Federica appear on talk shows and in the front page of magazines, and are chased by photographers.
This is the most recent video interview with Sarah Ann Hayes and done by MuscleTease and a woman who's voice I do not recognize. Sarah's still training but has not settled on a contest to get ready for.
This is IFBB pro female bodybuilder and the pride of Canada, Cindy Phillips doing a photoshoot in New Jersey. On her blog she reports that she will be making her pro debut at the Atlantic City Pro Show Sep 12-13 where the top prize is $10,000. Here's a video of Cindy Phillips training in the gym:
Tomoko Kanda calls herself the "Steel Butterfly" but I think "Steel Rose" is a better term. Tomoko, photoged here by GeneX, has this bio from her website:
VITAL STATS " Born: Osaka, Japan " Height: 5' 4" " Weight: 135lb (contest) 150-170 lb offseason. " Years Bodybuilding: 14 " Favorite Bodypart: Back " Favorite Exercise: Dumbbell Press, Barbell Press " Favorite Supplements: Whey Protein, Glutamine, BCAA's How Did You Get Started? When I was at a gym, I met a friend who was a power lifter and asked me to become his training partner. That dragged me into serious training in bench pressing. What Workout Plan Worked Best For You? Two days on one day off routine is best for me. What are some of your best lifts? Dumbbell press 75 lb for reps, lat pull down 200 lb (entire stack), bench press 225 lb (max), barbell rows 225 lb (for reps). Squats over 500 lb (on hack squat machine). What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You? Eat lots of chicken and meat even if you are in off-season. Try not to eat so much junk food either, that is killing you, if you are on diet before the contest. Take supplement such as BCAA & Glutamine, and protein before and after workout, and before bed. What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains? Glutamine and BCAA's have given me the greatest gains. Why Do You Love Bodybuilding? I love bodybuilding because it gives me motivation and goal. What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans? To keep training hard and live a healthy lifestyle. In time, I hope to take my physique above 2004 level. What One Tip Would You Give Other Bodybuilders? Workout hardcore (but no injury please) and continue what you are aiming for, and eat well! Who Are Your Favorite Bodybuilders? My favorites are: Franco Columbu, Arnold S., Juliette Bergman,Yaxeni Oriquen and Vicki Gates.
I'm not sure what Aleesha Young and Kira Neuman are pointing at in Las Vegas, but what ever it is --- oh, it must be GeneX. Ok. there's got to be a cocktail somewhere around there!!
Annie Rivieccio & Aleesha Young Partying In Las Vegas
GeneX shows us he's having fun in Vegas with photos like this one taken "this morning" as he put it. These are two of our favorite Super Women, Annie Rivieccio & Aleesha Young Partying In Las Vegas -- well, looks more like relaxing.
I thought this was an interesting take to share with the audience here.
Well, as stated an hour before the end of the Ms. International Bodybuilding Show, Yaxeni was given the nod for first place. She was clearly in the best shape of her life, with hamstrings that had the audience gasping in amazement.
I have NEVER seen so many women off their peak at any one show.
Iris was penalized for more than obvious lumps in her rear end and shoulder (it was pretty shocking), Kristi Hawkins Was OFF her Nationals 2007 conditioning, Debbie Lascewski was way OFF her Nationals 2006 victory. (And I love the Kristi and Debbie L physiques.) Colette Nelson was off but had a very cool routine as she usually does. Colette is focusing on the NY Pro and should bring a much tighter package now that she is focused.
Honorable mentions to Cathy Le Francois and Annie Riveccio who both made significant improvements and brought their best packages to date. Cathy had deeply striate glutes and a graceful routine. Cathy was just off the hook with her conditioning and attitude on stage. She was robbed and should have placed a lot higher than where she did.
Annie increased her bicep and shoulder size to match her legs - and her stage presence was great. She has broken through the 'shy' barrier. If she can come in a little dryer/a little more conditioned, Annie would consistently place in the top 5 at any show.
As for Iris Kyle- I've heard she was disqualified and I've heard she was penalized. Either way, Iris had MAJOR knots in the shoulders and glutes. What they were I can only guess, but it was enough for audience members to talk about them and for the judges to deem her not 'TOP 6' worthy. What does this mean for the future of women's BBing? Only time will tell.
Who says female bodybuilders don't have all the fun. They're doing it in this picture taken by GeneX at a hotel at the NPC Las Vegas female bodybuilding contest (ok, there's male, too, but we don't care about that). The photo has Annie Rivieccio and Kira Neuman jumping on the beds in their room!
In this video, pro female bodybuilder Lindsay Mulinazzi gets up in front of an audience and with some encouragement, curls 50 pounds 154 times. You have to see it to believe it.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Maryland, 1996 Associates in Business Administration and Fashion Design, Howard Community College, 1994
CAREER: Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Nutrition Specialist, and Choreographer for Bodybuilding & Fitness, Currently designing and updating website: www.fitnessinferno.com
INTERESTS: Strength Training, Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Dance, Gymnastics, Music, and Graphic & Web Design
FIRST PLACE FINISHES 2002 NPC Georgia Coastal Bodybuilding Champion 2000 NPC Valkryiefest Physique Champ 1997 NPC Maryland Fitness Champ 1996 NPC Maryland Bodybuilding Champ 1996 NPC Virginia Fitness Champ 1996 NPC Virginia Bodybuilding Champ
COMPETITIONS 2007 NPC Nationals - 10th Place in Middleweights 2003 NPC Nationals Bodybuilding - 2nd Place in Lightweights 2003 NPC USAs Bodybuilding - 2nd Place in Lightweights 2002 NPC GA Coastal Bodybuilding - 1st in Middleweights and Overall 2001 NPC Women’s Extravaganza Fitness Strength Contest - 2nd Place 2000 NPC Femsport Valkyrie Fest Strength and Physique Contest - 1st Place in Physique, 3rd in Strength 1999 NPC Nationals Fitness - 13th Place 1999 NPC Women’s Extravaganza Fitness Strength Contest - 2nd Place 1999 NPC USA Fitness - 11th Place 1998 NPC Women’s Extravaganza Fitness Strength Contest - 4th Place 1998 NPC USA Fitness - 15th Place 1997 NPC Team Universe Fitness - 15th Place 1997 NPC USA Fitness - 13th Place 1997 NPC Ms. Maryland Fitness - 1st Place 1996 NPC Virginia Gold’s Classic Fitness - 1st Place 1996 NPC Virginia Gold’s Classic Bodybuilding (middle wt) - 1st Place and Overall 1996 NPC Maryland State Bodyrock Bodybuilding (light wt) - 1st Place 1996 NPC Ms. Maryland Fitness - 3rd Place
PRINT EXPOSURE IRONMAN December 1998, NPC USA Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships OXYGEN March 199,9 Women’s Extravaganza “Strong and Shapely” BODYTALK April-May 1999, Profiles FLEX June 1999, Women’s Extravaganza “An Extravagant Display of Female Muscle in Action” WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE WORLD December 1999, Profile FLEX March 2000, Flex-n-Femme “Tressed for Success” MUSCLE ELEGANCE Issue 8, Winter 1999, Coming Attractions MUSCLE ELEGANCE Issue 9, April-May 2000, “Lindsay On the Rocks” WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE WORLD June 2000, Cover Feature and Profile in Barry’s Beauties BODYTALK April, May, June 2000, Profiles PARILLO PRESS May 2000, Cover Feature: Lindsay Mulinazzi, “Triple Threat Athlete” STEELE JUNGLE June 2000, “Lindsay On the Move” WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE WORLD August 2000, Interview Profile MUSCLE ELEGANCE October 2000, “Lindsay’s Free Spirit” IRONMAN March 2001, “Lindsay Mulinazzi-Hardcore Training” PLANET MUSCLE Volume 4 #4, 2001, “Ground Glorious Glutes” IRONMAN January 2002, Pump and Circumstance: “Lindsay's Inferno, Ultimate Redhead Bombshell” IRONMAN March 2002, Pump and Circumstance: NPC Nationals Hot Shot “Sizzlefest at the ticket line.”
PRINT EXPOSURE (cont.) WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE WORLD August 2003, Interview Profile & Back Cover FLEX August 2003, Flex ‘N’ Femme: “Snazzy Mulinazzi” FLEX November 2003, NPC USAs Contest Coverage: “A Priestly Pilgrimage” MUSCLEMAG January 2004, 2003 NPC USAs The Women MUSCLE ELEGANCE Issue 24, Winter 2003 Coming Attractions MUSCLE ELEGANCE Issue 25, Spring 2003 Centerfold
VIDEO WORK WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE WORLD: Lindsay Mulinazzi July 1999 - Training, Posing, Interview Video WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE WORLD: Lindsay Mulinazzi September 1999 - Posing Video MUSCLE ELEGANCE: Wet Dreams June 2000 - Posing Video WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE WORLD: Lindsay Mulinazzi January 2003 - Posing Video WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE WORLD: Lindsay Mulinazzi August 2003 - Training, Posing, Interview Video AWEFILMS: “Gladiatrux” July 2000 - Action /Thriller Video
FILM WORK “HIGHS AND LOWS” April 2000 - Satire, Short film Produced and Directed by Justin Bartha
Lindsay is the centerfold for the Spring issue of Muscle Elegance and appears in the current issue on the first two pages and in the back under “Coming Attractions.” Be sure to check it out!
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