IRIS KYLE: THE PERFECT 10TH AT THE OLYMPIA........By Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian

[The Prodigy]

The huge Olympia Weekend on September 18-21 is now a part of bodybuilding lore and tradition, and the Women's Bodybuilding division once again chipped in with a flair for creating an ongoing re-writing of its own history. Of course the major story came by way of the fact that this year's Olympia was the 50th anniversary of an event that has long been recognized as the premier showcase for the finest physiques in the world. NBC had even jumped on board to televise the Mr. Olympia on this special weekend.

http://www.rxmuscle.com/articles/the...e-olympia.html

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[Tu Holmes]

That win was a gift.

They knew she was going to retire so they tossed it at her... That's just an opinion of course. I had her 2nd.

[Steve Wennerstrom]

This year's total prize money for the Ms. Olympia was $50,000.

1- Iris Kyle $22,000
2- Alina Popa $12,000
3- Debi Laszewski $6,000
4- Alana Shipp $5,000
5- Yaxeni Oriquen Garcia $3,000
6- Anne Freitas $2,000

[BigZero]

I had Alina far ahead of Iris.
But seriously, the prize money makes it hardly worth the effort for the ladies.

[weezer]

Iris is the queen of the female bb class; would it kill someone to pony up a little more money for these hard working women?!!??

[Jude2]

I also had Alina in first this year. I am still a fan of Iris.

[Ibarramedia]

I also Picked Alina to win, but congratulations to Iris.

[mrment1on]

I have 1 question for all you guys who had Alina ahead of Iris. Were you there?? Because if you were you would see for yourself that Alina's back is still light years behind Iris. Yes she compares well to Iris from the from, its lights out from the back, no comparison from the back.

[HTW]

Good answer^^^^^ I feel the same way

[sassy69]

Iris has proportions & flow that any competitor on stage would envy - male or female, any category (not specifically discussing musculature). Like a perfect race horse.

That said, I believe Alina is the heir apparent & look forward to her next venture on stage!

[Jude2]

I have 1 question for all you guys who had Alina ahead of Iris. Were you there?? Because if you were you would see for yourself that Alina's back is still light years behind Iris. Yes she compares well to Iris from the from, its lights out from the back, no comparison from the back.

Welcome aboard Iris.

[Ibarramedia]

Some Alina Pics.









Some Iris Pics.