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Bodybuilding and strength sports are so reliant on genetics at every level, but it's especially most prominent in the elite levels. Andrea is in a class on her own with how well she responds to training, nutrition and gear, that there is a ceiling for practically every other competitor. Unless she completely slacks on her prep, or decides to retire, I don't think anyone has a chance of beating her.
This year will be a great battle for the 2nd place between Ashley Jones and Leyvina Barros. The Queen still the Queen, unfortunately. Andrea is already a legend like Lenda Murray and Iris Kyle, but her dominance of Ms. Olympia is, without any doubt, the strongest. Bev Francis, especially, and Laura Creavealle, Vickie Gates and Denise Rutkowski were formidable opponents for Lenda. Then Yaxeni Oriquen, Heather Policky (Armbrust) and Alina Popa had real chances against Iris. But with Andrea it’s different. Her dominance is absolute; the closest anyone came was Angela Yeo, one year, and Ashley Jones last year. Even so, there was never any doubt that she was the champion in every year she won.
This year will be a great battle for the 2nd place between Ashley Jones and Leyvina Barros. The Queen still the Queen, unfortunately. Andrea is already a legend like Lenda Murray and Iris Kyle, but her dominance of Ms. Olympia is, without any doubt, the strongest. Bev Francis, especially, and Laura Creavealle, Vickie Gates and Denise Rutkowski were formidable opponents for Lenda. Then Yaxeni Oriquen, Heather Policky (Armbrust) and Alina Popa had real chances against Iris. But with Andrea it’s different. Her dominance is absolute; the closest anyone came was Angela Yeo, one year, and Ashley Jones last year. Even so, there was never any doubt that she was the champion in every year she won.
Why unfortunately?
Bodybuilding and strength sports are so reliant on genetics at every level, but it's especially most prominent in the elite levels. Andrea is in a class on her own with how well she responds to training, nutrition and gear, that there is a ceiling for practically every other competitor. Unless she completely slacks on her prep, or decides to retire, I don't think anyone has a chance of beating her.
Seems like those that are big enough to match up with her aren’t as defined, and vice versa. The only only person I thought had possibly the upside to beat her was Kristina Nicole but she never got big enough which maybe she couldn’t or didn’t want too. At this point they only way she could have legit competition from a genetics standpoint is like if Shanique Grant joined the division which would never happen lol
Why unfortunately?
Because I like the alternation. Nothing against Andrea Shaw, she is a legend. But I want a new Ms. Olympia.
Just saw a clip of Andrea Shaw at this weekend's Rising Phoenix on the Female Bodybuilding Channel YouTube and it's clear - without even seeing anyone else - she's the class of the field.
I'm happy to see there were at least 16 women qualified and registered for the bodybuilding division at this event, but I strongly suspect 15 of them were competing for 2nd Place, and that's OK.