Bob Lorimer in Spain

Bob Lorimer, son and right hand of IFBB Patron Jim Lorimer in the organization of Arnold Sport Festival visited Spain with Stephanie Lorenz, Jim´s Executive Secretary.

During the visit they met several key members of the Spanish sport family like president of the Spanish Olympic Committee and long term IFBB friend Alejandro Blanco.


Photos (from L to R):
Bob Lorimer, Nieves Santonja, Stephanie Lorenz, Alejandro Blanco, Rafael Santonja and Bernardino Lombao.

Mr Olympia Amateur is here
Another IFBB project becoming to reality.

The amateur Mr Olympia will take place in London next March 19-20, at the prestigious London Excel Auditorium; in conjunction with the IFBB International Cup. Organized by Neil Hill, under the leadership and supervision of Bill & Wanda Tierney.

The athletes participating should be invited through their national affiliated federations. More information shall be released very soon at IFBB website.

Former World Champion elected President in Moscow

Former world super heavyweight bodybuilding champion Oleg Makshantsev has been elected new President of the Moscow Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation. Changing of the top officials was done in a fully democratic manner, in a secret ballot carried out at the Electoral Congress of this organization.
Makshantsev, 40, was born in Moscow. He started his competitive career in 1994, at age of 24. After winning many national and international titles, he turned pro and took part in a couple of professional events in Europe and United States. He quit the sport career in 2007and started business activity. Currently he is the General Manager of the Proline MSN food supplement company Russian division.

In his first interview after election, Makshantsev declared that Moscow Federation activity should be more effective and better organized. His aim is to make Moscow Federation the strongest regional federation in Russia. To achieve this goal, the best athletes are necessary. ”Athletes spend their last money to prepare for the contests. They deserve for appropriate money awards. We will do our best to increase the awards at our championships , not only at some unofficial shows. We will try to get new sponsors from among companies tied with our sports, but not only. There are a lot of powerful companies in Moscow, so I hope they will positively reply to our offer.” – told new President. And this new offer has already been completed.

Our congratulations and best greetings to the new President and his Moscow physique sport athletes!.