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Gustavo Badell “The Freak’n Rican” Dead at 50

by Christian Duque

The passing of Gustavo Badell sent shockwaves throughout the world of bodybuilding and fitness. He was one of the greatest champions of the recent past and one whose name comes up often as a guy who was so close to winning a Sandow that he could taste it. Not only did he take second runner up two consecutive years at the most important competition in bodybuilding, but he also beat the G.O.A.T. in what was known as the challenge round.
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Samson Dauda Is Growing Bodybuilding!

by Christian Duque

From training and posing with 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford to numerous guest posing and other appearances throughout the bodybuilding world 2023 Arnold Classic champion Samson Dauda has been growing the sport like no other. He is a prime example of the kind of champion that’s going to make this niche sport into a household name.
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Andrew Jacked Eyes Texas Pro?

by Christian Duque

No one likes to title an article with a question, at least I don’t, but what can you do when all you’re going off is a hunch? That said, this isn’t just speculation for speculation’s sake. We are dealing with a competitor with a very active social presence and we know he’s as of yet not qualified for the 2023 Mr. Olympia.
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Who Misses The Challenge Round?

by Christian Duque

Before Jay Cutler toppled the GOAT 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman in 2006, The Freakin Rican Gustavo Badell beat Coleman at the 2005 Mr. Olympia Challenge Round. The Challenge Road was an experiment that allowed Olympia competitors to challenge each other in two poses of their choice on the biggest bodybuilding stage in the world.
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