2005 Olympia Press Conference and Expo

Michelle Adams & Monica Brant

The Press Conference was held at 1pm on Thursday at the Orleans Hotel in the Mardi Gras Ballroom. A huge crowd had gathered to see and hear what the Olympians would say. First off all the women were present at 1pm and there was a large group of people watching, even some standing up. The format of the press conference resembled more like a show or inquisition for some of the athletes. I said like a show because the two hosts Bob Cicherillo and Triple H were asking all the questions and the questions themselves could make any competitor uncomfortable, hence the temrn inquisition. Press was not allowed to ask any questions and it seemed as if the event was planned that way. Bob asked questions to several competitors such

Fitness Competitors

as Davana Medina, Jenny Hendershott and Kim Klein. Questions like "Who do you think is your biggest competition at this show?" The right answer which all replied was something like "I compete against myself and every show I try to improve". So Bob didn't get any juicy answers from the competitors. A funny moment was when Bob had mentioned that getting even third or dead last place at the Olympia for the women was a great achievement. Tracey Greenwood who is known to be friends with Bob asked Bob if he would like to be 3rd at the Olympia sometime. The crowd made comments and laughed as Bob wasn't able to respond with a great answer. Female Bodybuilders showed off their physiques at some point which was fun for the audience.

Yaxeni Oriquen

2005 Olympia Expo Photos

Andrea Dumon and Dave	Lea Waide	Shannon Roberts	Mary Lado	Summer Montabone
Laura Lewis	Laura Lewis & Colette Flack	Esther Taylor and Felicia Bruno	Lisa Bickels	Mary Jo Cooke
Nina Luchka	Angie Semsch	Cytosport Girls

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