IFBB random testing at the AC

[Tami Bellon]

I'm interested to see how this plays out....

http://www.mesomorphosis.com/blog/2008/03/06/ifbb-pro-bodybuilders-agree-to-random-drug-testing-at-arnold-classic/

[Shawn]

Testing was done at the 2nd Arnold Classic where Shawn Ray and many more were booted for failing. Mike Ashley, natural, won that year. The testing was quickly pulled.

If it is random, then it will be randomly picking people that do not matter OR potentially giving the contestant a heads up first. I might be wrong but I think its all smoke and mirrors for PR.

[Femphysiquefan]

Interesting. Now, is this ruling as of the recent AC, or does it only apply from now on?? In other words, did they test at THIS year's AC, and is that the reason Iris got the boot??

[Tami Bellon]

Supposedly they were REQUIRED to sign a random testing contract this year - not sure if they actually tested anyone though.

As far as Iris goes, I read that she wasn't disqualified, but she placed 7th. According to Iris, she has no idea why she placed the way she did, and cannot reach the person she really wants to talk to about the issue......

here's the thread:

http://www.mesomorphosis.com/blog/2008/03/11/iris-kyle-discusses-ms-international-results-with-pro-bodybuilding-weekly/

[Shawn]

Iris knows why she placed poorly. She is playing dumb because she isnt wanting to talk about her site injection lumps.

[anglicanbeachparty]

Testing was done at the 2nd Arnold Classic where Shawn Ray and many more were booted for failing. Mike Ashley, natural, won that year. The testing was quickly pulled.


Wow, there's a name from the past. I was really impressed by Mike Ashley back in the day; very nice physique ...