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2022 Finland Pro Results
Josh Eastham wins Classic Physique at the 2022 Finland Pro!
The 2022 Finland Pro gave competitors a chance to reach different goals depending on their current division. Athletes from NPC were given a chance to earn their Pro Cards while professionals were battling for qualification to the Olympia. In the end, Josh Eastham and Adela Ondrejovicova highlighted the shows with victories in their respective divisions.
Eastham was able to earn his Pro Card and qualify for the Olympia with his victory. He is one of the up-and-coming IFBB talents and will now have a chance to show what he can do right away. Ondrejovicova earned second place at the Empro Pro this year and will now qualify for the Olympia after her victory in Figure.
The full results from the show have been announced. There were two divisions earning qualification to the Olympia while nine competitors earned their Pro Cards. Checkout the full breakdown from the event below, along with official score cards.
2022 Finland Pro: All Division Winners
Classic Physique: Josh Eastham
Figure: Adela Ondrejovicova
2022 Finland Pro Breakdown
Classic Physique
First Place – Josh Eastham
Second Place – Valentin Petrov
Third Place – Muneer Al Jassas
Fourth Place – Joe Brighty
Figure
First Place – Adela Ondrejovicova
Second Place – Paula Ranta
Third Place – Hannah Prause
Fourth Place – China Green
Fifth Place – Gabriela Linhartova
Sixth Place – Roberta Visintainer
2022 Finland Pro Official Score Cards
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the IFBB Finland Pro 2022. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
2022 Xtreme Bodybuilding Pro Mexico Results
Gabriel Zancanelli Machado wins the 2022 Xtreme Bodybuilding Pro Mexico!
The 2022 Xtreme Bodybuilding Pro Mexico took place on Saturday with Classic Physique competitors searching for qualification to the Olympia. Athletes gathered in Tijuana, Mexico to show what they can do on stage. In the end, it was Gabriel Zancanelli Machado who won gold to highlight the event.
Machado will return to the Olympia stage after a 16th-place finish in Classic Physique last season. He is part of an up-and-coming group in the division that has it in a great place moving forward.
The full results from the show have been announced. Checkout the full breakdown from the event, along with an official score card from the Classic Physique division.
2022 Xtreme Bodybuilding Pro Mexico Breakdown
Classic Physique
First Place – Gabriel Zancanelli Machado
Second Place – Jorge Arturo Herrera Machado
Third Place – Diego Alejandro Galindo
Fourth Place – Julian Castano
Fifth Place – Jorge Luis Guerrero Gallegos
Sixth Place – Alan Garcia
Seventh Place – Yashar Anbari
Eighth Place – Vladimir Markov
Ninth Place – Jonathan Jimenez
Tenth Place – Luis Sosa Murueta
2022 Xtreme Bodybuilding Pro Mexico Official Score Card
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the IFBB Xtreme Bodybuilding Mexico Pro 2022. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Flex Lewis Shares Health & Physique Update Post Retirement
Flex Lewis revealed his new routine since his days on stage have ended.
In May, Flex Lewis decided to announce his retirement from professional bodybuilding. He made the announcement on his Straight Outta The Lair podcast and vowed to focus on his family and managing his gym. Just a few months after this announcement, it is clear that the legendary bodybuilder is still focused on his health and fitness.
Lewis won seven consecutive 212 Olympia titles beginning in 2012. He won other big shows, such as the 2014 Arnold Classic, over the course of his career as well. Lewis is known as the best 212 bodybuilder of all-time and he remains an influential voice in the sport.
On Sunday, Lewis decided to share a physique and health update to Instagram showing off his routine per week.
Image via Instagram @flex_lewis
Flex Lewis Has Focused On His Health Post Retirement
Flex Lewis has always been known for his focus and dedication on stage. This helped him reach a championship level over the course of his career. Now that he is not competing anymore, it does not mean that Lewis has abandoned his lifestyle. In fact, he might be even more focused.
“Physique & Health UpdateMixing up cardio today Red Rock210lbsTraining 4 times a weekCardio 3-4 times a week3-4 meals a day”
There has been a recent string of deaths in bodybuilding that have hit the sport hard. This has made athletes focus on their heart health, including Lewis.
“Had all my blood work back today and I am beyond happy. Everything is in range or better ??–In a few weeks time I will start on some TRT the first time in 6 months if you want to believe that or not I don’t give two fucks. I have been training since 12 if my physique went to shit in 6 months being off I’ve been doing something terribly wrong in my 26yrs of training. Truth!”
During his time on stage, Flex Lewis was not one for many physique updates. Now that he has taken on a new journey as a podcast host, Lewis will venture into the social media game a bit more.
Lewis ended his post explaining that he will share more physique updates, along with different workout and diet videos.
“I’m gonna try to get better at doing some physique updates, and document the changes in the process along with more training and YouTube videos.#RedRock #PhysiqueUpdate #HealthUpdate #MrOlympia#FlexLewis #Bodybuilding“
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Jerry Ward Warns Of Extreme Dangers From Diuretics In Bodybuilding
Jerry Ward: “There is no right way to use diuretics in bodybuilding.”
UPDATE 7/23/22: In light of the passing of Jerry Ward, Generation Iron is republishing a GI Exclusive interview segment with Ward first aired in 2020.
On the day of a bodybuilding competition, one of the most important things is to have pitch perfect conditioning. A large part of this comes down to how dry you can make your body so it looks as sharp as possible on stage. This kind of timing, to retain no water weight on the exact day and time of the show, is a true challenge. This is why many bodybuilders have turned to diuretics as a solution to being grainy and dry as possible on the day of a show. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, bodybuilder and fitness guru Jerry Ward discusses the extreme dangers of using diuretics for bodybuilding.
While many bodybuilders have turned to diuretics in order to bring the best and driest possible physique to the stage, Jerry Ward makes a clear point to remind us that there is “no right way” to use diuretics in this capacity. Diuretics have a medical use, and that’s the only way they should be used, to use them for athletic competition, the way bodybuilders often do, is to misuse them in a way that can be extremely dangerous.
The key issue to using diuretics for bodybuilding are two-fold. Athletes can end up taking too much diuretics leading to dangerous health issues. The second issue is how much other dietary decisions affect the way diuretics will work inside your body. Jerry Ward goes on to explain multiple times in his life as a bodybuilder that he witness athletes literally freeze and crumple on stage. He’s even seen one athlete freeze up on stage, go to the hospital, and try to come back and finish competing. She was disqualified.
Jerry Ward then goes on to describe a time when he started locking up due to diuretics use. He describes a moment where he literally couldn’t open his arms out wide due to his chest locking up. He also describes anther time he couldn’t get himself out of bed because of his legs locking up.
While these scenarios all ended with Jerry and the other athletes in these stories ultimately being okay – these kinds of health problems could lead to a more serious and dangerous outcome. Jerry Ward makes it very clear that many bodybuilders don’t take this seriously enough.
You can watch him explain in more detail about the dangers of diuretic use in bodybuilding in our latest GI Exclusive clip above.
IRON CINEMA: Jerry Ward Calls GH Guts A Lie
Drugs have nothing to do with bodybuilders’ large stomachs.
UPDATE 7/23/22: In light of the passing of Jerry Ward, Generation Iron is republishing a GI Exclusive interview segment with Ward first aired in 2020.
Every week, Iron Cinema will connect you with Generation Iron director Vlad Yudin. Giving you unprecedented inside access to the creative process behind his the Generation Iron Fitness Network. Get a first hand look at the entire journey of taking Vlad’s creative ideas to the big screen – from stories on set of films like Generation Iron and CT Fletcher all the way to exclusive behind-the-scene looks at our newest GI news and films. This week Vlad sits down with Jerry Ward of Bio S3 to talk about not only how steroids effect bodybuilding but how it influences young teens looking to compete. He also touches upon the GH gut controversy.
Over the course of following bodybuilding and it’s presence on the internet, I’ve noticed one major trend: the most popular YouTube channels aren’t necessarily the biggest pros in the industry. Phil Heath doesn’t have the biggest views on YouTube – people like Rich Piana, Lee Priest, and of course my most recent interviewee – Bio S3 creator Jerry Ward. I wanted to sit down with Jerry to find out what makes YouTube personalities stick out more than the pros themselves. And get his opinion on the latest controversies in the industry today. You can watch that interview in the video above.
NPC/IFBB Pro Judge & Bodybuilder Jerry Ward Passes Away At 46
Bodybuilder and IFBB Pro Judge Jerry Ward has passed away at 46 years old.
Jerry Ward, bodybuilder, coach and IFBB Pro Judge, has passed away at 47 years old. News of his passing was announced by bodybuilding promoter Gary Udit on Instagram. Ward was commentating on a live stream for Udit’s 2022 NPC Teen, Collegiate and Masters Nationals in Pittsburgh, PA. At the time of this writing, no cause of death has been revealed.
Though the cause of death was not stated, Ward’s passing was only described as sudden overnight. He was in the middle of commentating the weekend’s events and even released a video on his YouTube channel only hours before his passing.
“Sadly we lost a terrific friend today with the passing of Jerry Ward. Jerry died suddenly last night. He was here in Pittsburgh commentating on the Live Stream of the NPC Teen, Collegiate and Masters Nationals. In the NPC and IFBB PRO LEAGUE over the years Jerry was an excellent competitor, judge, expediter, head judge and PPV commentator. His knowledge of the sport of Bodybuilding was unparalleled! Jerry was liked and loved by everyone he came in contact with! We are devastated at his passing.”
– Gary Udit
Jerry Ward: from competitive bodybuilder to outspoken commentator
Jerry Ward’s passion for bodybuilding started professionally in 1994 when he earned his personal trainer certification. Later in the early 2000s, Ward started work as a fitness model. He would later go on to not only compete in bodybuilding but also wrestling and even dabble in some acting in commercials and minor TV shows.
After his competitive career, Jerry Ward later gained attention and notoriety for his bodybuilding commentary on YouTube. Ward was known for his blunt and straightforward opinions. Not reluctant to speak his mind, Ward would often find himself in controversy for his outspoken opinions.
Generation Iron had previously sat down with Jerry Ward to discuss the modern state of bodybuilding. True to form, he was very outspoken about the dangers he saw in the sport – particularly when it came to drugs often used by athletes such as diuretics during contest prep.
You can watch a segment from our interview with Jerry Ward below:
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Jerry Ward also rose through the ranks to eventually become an NPC and IFBB Pro judge. Ward also owned a successful supplement brand and personal training business under the name Bios3 Training.
Jerry Ward’s competitive history
2015
NPC Capitol Grand Prix, 4th
Capitol Grand Prix, 3rd
NPC Maryland State/East Coast Classic, 3rd
NPC Baltimore Gladiator Classic, 13th
Baltimore Gladiator Classic, 6th
2009
NPC Pittsburgh Bodybuilding Fitness & Figure, 4th
2007
NPC Lehigh Valley Bodybuilding And Figure Championships, 2nd
NPC Pittsburgh Bodybuilding, Fitness, And Figure Contest, 8th
The entire staff at Generation Iron would like to extend condolences to friend and family of Jerry Ward during this difficult time. This story is still developing and will be updated as more information becomes available. For more news and updates – make sure to stay tuned to Generation Iron Fitness Network for all things bodybuilding, fitness, and strength sports.
Robert “Rock” Rothrock, Former Jr. Mr. America, Has Passed Away At 59
Robert Lewis Rothrock, aka “Rock”, has passed away at 59 years old.
Bodybuilder and former Jr. Mr. America Robert Rothrock passed away on June 25, 2022. He was 59 years old. Rothrock was better known by his competitive nickname “Rock” and was a promising bodybuilder during his prime. He was probably best known for having beaten Flex Wheeler in competition early in his career. At the time of this writing, no cause of death has been specified.
Robert Rothrock was a competitive bodybuilder who had a short lived competitive career – but showcased an incredible physique during his short run. In 1990, Rothrock competed in the NPC Junior Nationals – and notably defeated a young Flex Wheeler. The NPC Junior Nationals ended up being the final competition in Rothrock’s short career. Not a bad way to end his run.
You can check out a video of his posing routine during his prime below:
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Robert Rothrock was born in Rockwell, North Carolina on April 12, 1963. He was known as a “gentle giant” and considered a friend to all in the bodybuilding community. His reputation as a kind and personable person preceded him – both in and outside of bodybuilding. After his bodybuilding career, Rothrock worked at Milwaukee Tools for 27 years and also Eaton Aerospace for 12 years.
Beyond bodybuilding and weightlifting, Rothrock’s favorite pastime was watching NFL – his favorite team was the New Orleans Saints.
Regardless of the short lived nature of his competitive career – Robert Rothrock was a man passionate about bodybuilding and a brother in the sport. His positive attitude and friendly nature brought nothing but a bright light into the industry. Generation Iron sends condolences to friends and family during this challenging time.
This story is still developing and Generation Iron will update as soon as more information becomes available. For more news and all things bodybuilding – make sure to stay tuned to the Generation Iron Fitness Network.
Derek Dufour has been managing all digital operations on the Generation Iron Network for over six years. He currently manages a team of editors, writers, and designers to provide up-to-date content across the GI Network.
2022 Chicago Pro Results
Here are the results from the 2022 Chicago Pro!
The 2022 Chicago Pro is one of the biggest shows of the year. It took place on Friday and Saturday at the Tinley Convention Center in Tinley Park, IL. Hunter Labrada did not return to the competition to defend his title, which means there would be a new champion crowned.
Antoine Vaillant returned to the stage after a second-place finish during the Vancouver Pro last week. This was his ultimate return to the stage following heart issues that he has been dealing with. Vaillant has proven that he is a force when he is at his very best. Tim Budesheim and Dorian Haywood also came in with hopes of making an impact in the Men’s Open division.
During the finals on night one, Bo Lewis was crowned champion of 212 while JT Pelkey won Classic Physique to punch their tickets to the Olympia.
The first night of the results have been announced with six divisions handing out qualifications to the biggest show of the year. Checkout the results from the event below, along with official score cards.
2022 Chicago Pro: All Division Winners
Men’s Open: Coming soon!
Classic Physique: JT Pelkey
Men’s 212: Bo Lewis
Men’s Physique: Nick Koeu
Women’s Bodybuilding: Coming soon!
Bikini: Coming soon!
Fitness: Coming soon!
Figure: Julia Champlin
Women’s Physique: Ashley Jones
Wellness: Isamara Santos
2022 Chicago Pro Breakdown
Women’s Physique
First Place – Ashley Jones
Second Place – Natalie Rae Wolfe
Third Place – Amanda Machado
Fourth Place – Jonquil S. Baugh
Fifth Place – Diana Schnaidt
Sixth Place – Oksana Piari
Wellness
First Place – Isamara Santos
Second Place – Jasmine Payne
Third Place – Nerilde Garcia Strey
Fourth Place – Alexis Figueroa Quesada
Fifth Place – Kat Williams
Sixth Place – Brooke Donnelly
Figure
First Place – Julia Champlin
Second Place – Anita Davis
Third Place – Zul’fiya Bitiyeva
Fourth Place – Danielle Rose
Fifth Place – Samantha Jerring
Sixth Place – Shana Malcolm
Men’s Physique
First Place – Nick Koeu
Second Place – Jeremy Potvin
Third Place – Charjo Grant
Fourth Place – Corey Morris
Fifth Place – Winston Sullivan
Sixth Place – Shun Kaneko
Classic Physique
First Place – JT Pelkey
Second Place – Tommy Clark
Third Place – John Le
Fourth Place – Cody Amey
Fifth Place – Wilfredo Victoria
Sixth Place – Hugo Silva
Men’s 212
First Place – Bo Lewis
Second Place – Peter Castella
Third Place – Fabricio de Souza Moreira
Fourth Place – Derik Olsan
Fifth Place – Jason Joseph
Sixth Place – Ryan Walters
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2022 Chicago Pro Official Score Cards
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the IFBB Chicago Pro 2022. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
LISTEN: Bodybuilder Zac Aynsley Releases New EDM Single With Psyko Punkz & Wim Hof
Zac Aynsley releases a new song that you 100% need to add into your workout playlist.
Zac Aynsley is likely best known as a competitive bodybuilder with an incredible physique and strong social media presence. His bodybuilding journey was featured in our documentary feature film – Bigorexia. Bringing even more attention to the rising bodybuilding star. But beyond bodybuilding, Aynsley is also a DJ, and he’s teamed up with Psyko Punkz and Wim Hof to release a brand new EDM single.
Before Zac Aynsley transformed his physique and became a bodybuilder – he lived a party lifestyle. Part of that party lifestyle came from his talent and passion for creating music as a DJ. Eventually, due to health concerns, Aynsley had to change his lifestyle. He discovered bodybuilding and everything changed.
However, Aynsley never lost that passion for creating beats and music. He used his strong following on social media to springboard his brand and promote brand new music that he created himself. His latest song, The Alchemist, combines his talents with Psyko Punkz and Wim Hof. The result is a motivational banger that also combines enigmatic breathing exercise for a more spiritual experience. You can watch the music video for the song below:
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In 2020, Zac Aynsley was featured in GQ magazine, where he went into extreme detail about his past and the rollercoaster journey towards becoming a fitness superstar. A journey that turned him into a bodybuilder, fitness influencer, and entrepreneur that has dedicated himself towards using his passion and platform to promote mental wellness and positive thinking. At a young age, Aynsley suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts. Fitness was a major way for him to change his outlook – and now he wants to give back.
This might explain why his latest single integrates breathing exercises into thumping beats and blaring electronic tones. The concept of mental wellness is a massive part of Zac Aynsley’s life – in both bodybuilding and his other endeavors.
Zac Aynsley previously sat down with Generation Iron for an exclusive interview where he talked about the current state of bodybuilding – including how social media and drug culture has changed the sport. You can watch a segment from that interview below:
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If you like the vibes that The Alchemist put down in Aynsley’s latest single – you can check out his entire discography on his official Spotify landing page. You can also listen to his latest track and add to it to your workout playlist below.
Vince McMahon Announces Retirement From WWE
Vince McMahon has decided to call it a career amid investigations.
Vince McMahon has officially retire from his role as Chairman and CEO of WWE.
McMahon took to Twitter on Friday afternoon to make the announcement. This decision comes a month after he stepped away from his duties after investigations launched into alleged payoffs to former employees.
At 77, time for me to retire.Thank you, WWE Universe.Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankful
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 22, 2022
“As I approach 77 years old, I feel it’s time for me to retire as Chairman and CEO of WWE. Throughout the years, it’s been a privilege to help WWE bring you joy, inspire you, thrill you, surprise you, and always entertain you. I would like to thank my family for mightily contributing to our success, and I would also like to thank all of our past and present Superstars and employees for their dedication and passion for our brand,” McMahon said in a statement.
Vince McMahon shared that Chairwoman and Co-CEO Stephanie McMahon and Co-CEO Nick Khan would be taking over the reins. Additionally, McMahon took the time to thank the viewers for helping build what turned out to be a billion-dollar company.
“Most importantly, I would like to thank our fans for allowing us into your homes every week and being your choice of entertainment. I hold the deepest appreciation and admiration for our generations of fans all over the world who have liked, currently like, and sometimes even love our form of Sports Entertainment.”
In June, McMahon decided to step away from his post as investigations went on about alleged payments to female employees. According to The Wall Street Journal, McMahon paid a total of $12 million to multiple women to keep quiet about alleged affairs and misconduct.
Vince McMahon enjoyed a career with WWE that spanned over five decades. He took control of the company during the 1980s from his father, Vince McMahon Sr. During his time, McMahon appeared as a broadcaster and on-screen talent, along with running the company from the top.
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