2008 Atlantic City Pro Results, Photos and Results by Tomoko Kanda

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This year the Atlantic City Pro show saw a venue change to Trump Marina Casino Hotel, hopefully they will stick with it for next year as the show took place in a spacious auditorium, reminiscent of the 07 Nationals, and it was a very short walk away from the elevators and not though the hundreds of slot machines and their occupants.  There were a few booths in the hall just before the entrance and of course inside the event from the industry giants like Muscular Development and Bodybuilding.com.

This year the show a great lineup with many veteran competitors such as Lisa Aukland who had great combination of size, symmetry and conditioning, and newcomers like Isabelle Turell who was coming off her win at the USA, a tad bit smoother but possessing perhaps the best v-taper in the show (and that's saying a lot with the likes of Betty Adkins and Kim Buck in the show). During the pre-judging it was clear that the judges like Lisa Aukland (it was very easy to do) and Betty Viana and Mah-Ann were heavy in the mix.
Lisa stood firm and defended her title once again making it the 3rd time she won this show and is more then ready to take on the Olympia.

My comments for top 5

Lisa definitely came prepared do defend her title.  No one in the show (or perhaps the sport…well maybe Iris) could match calves with Lisa and her overall size and conditioning were outstanding, particularly her lower body.  It was clear Lisa paid special attention to her shoulders and back, as her rear double biceps clearly showed the most muscularity of anyone on stage.

Mah-Ann was a bit of a surprise, as she is not as big as Lisa or Betty but possesses a pleasing shape and great conditioning, particularly in her back-glute-hamstring poses (which the judges liked in this show). Mah-Ann has very flowing lines, good symmetry and a great v-taper.

Betty Adkins came in to this show markedly sharper this year, not her 100% but very impressive considering that she perhaps had the best combination of shape and size in the show. With great proportions and small joints Betty looked amazing. 

Marja Lehtonen came to this show looking sharp and big, while not as tall as some of the other competitors, Marja looked perhaps the most muscular in the show. With huge peaked arms and full separated quads, she definitely stood out on stage.  It’s a shame that the judges don’t place her higher as she definitely deserves to grace the Olympia stage once again.

Kim Buck looked a bit streamlined for this show; even though she carries a lot of muscle (and carries it well) she is on of the taller girls which puts her in a bit of a disadvantage when standing next to someone shorter but very dense and muscular like Lisa.  Kim has a something of a sprinters physique with a tiny waist, very broad shoulders, wide back and very full and dense quads. 

General comments:

Bodybuilding Top 5
1. Lisa Aukland  ( Lisa looks full and defined, every parts of body looks bigger than top 3. Her posing routine is very classy.)
2. Mah-ann Mendoza    ( Mah-ann  was so ripped and conditioned. Her back was so wide and defined, glutes and legs were improved, thickness as well.)  
3. Betty Adkins  (She was in great conditioning, small waist compared to the top 2, and outline was the best of all.) 
4. Marja Lehtonen  (Marja looked so vascular and dense, her muscle mass is so thick, her arms are peaked so high and her arms have a steep cut.) 
5.Kim Buck (Kim’s conditioning was great, her skin seems so nicely shined, deep definition and cut on her quad.)

Master’s Figure Top 5
1.Christine Wan (defined and moderately cut, her outline is well balanced.)    
2. Melissa Frabbiele (v taper, defined v-shape back)   
3. Tivisay Briceno (abs has steep cut, well defined, front posture is great v taper)    
4. Juliana Malacarne (muscle tone physique, well defined, legs nicely shaped)   
5. Jeanette Kolonias (awesome outline,  front upper body is well balanced)

Figure Top 5
1. Jennifer Gates ( nicely shaped, good definition and cut.)
2. Amy Fry (v-shape line is outstanding, her abs is very cut)   
3.Jane Awad  (beautiful physique,  very balanced)
4.Desha Rodriguez  (great shape, small waist makes her beautifully v shaped)  
5. Kristin Gomez (awesome outline beautifully shaped)

Fitness Top 5
1. Tracey Greenwood (well conditioned, her routine is very high skilled, high jumping, speedy, impact.) 
2. Mindi Obrien (beautifully muscular body, her routine was high skilled gymnastics)
3.Laticia Jackson  (well defined physique, long arms long legs, that expresses on stage very well, outstanding routine, her flexibility is enormous) 
4.Myriam Capes (upper body is very well shaped and defined , her routine was so impressive, lots of jumps and impulsive movements her costume was so memorable) 
5.Bethany Wagner (v-shape, her legs are nicely defined, quads are muscular,  her routine was like air, so smoothly moves on stage that everyone was attracted to.

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