Should bodybuilding be an Olympic sport?

A_N_91 · 04-05-2006, 07:23 PM

What do you guys think of bodybuilding in the Olympics? I read somewhere that the IFBB tried getting into the Olympics and the Olympics said they wanted to drug test the bodybuilders themself and IFBB said they wanted the IFBB themselves to drug test them, so that's why as of now, it's not a sport in the Olympics.

But what do you guys think of natural bodybuilding in the Olympics? Instead of the IFBB, maybe some of the natural ones can try to get into the Olympics.

What are your opinions on this?

I personally think that bodybuilding should be a sport as long as the Olympics test the athletes for drugs. It would be awesome to see bodybuilders from around the world compete.

**skelooth** · 04-05-2006, 09:53 PM

I could have sworn a German won gold for bodybuilding in the last summer olympics.....

**BigZeke** · 04-05-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

I could have sworn a German won gold for bodybuilding in the last summer olympics.....

Nope

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_At...lympics#Sports

**DJSTARER** · 04-06-2006, 01:49 AM

don't think so

**Trick D** · 04-06-2006, 02:26 AM

Nope... no olympic bodybuilding yet, or ever. I don't think it will ever be agreed on. Also most people don't consider bodybuilding a sport.. more of an art... I think it is a mix of the two but I don't think it would be an olympic sport because it is subjective... and all other olympic sports are easy to tell the winner... You could see some Korean judges going ape shit on the Norwegians for not letting Yang win.

**The Chosen One** · 04-06-2006, 02:40 AM

As long as it was a natural competition, i'd like it a lot. As for its likelihood though, I agree with Trick.

**b-boy** · 04-06-2006, 06:45 PM

I vote yes because i would like to see natural guys (like EME) get a lot more exposure and this would put waaaayyyy more fans in the seats and more sponsors at natural shows wich means more money in the competitors pockets. its a win win situation! as long as the drug testing is done on every single athlete and done right!

A_N_91 · 04-06-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Trick D

Nope... no olympic bodybuilding yet, or ever. I don't think it will ever be agreed on. Also most people don't consider bodybuilding a sport.. more of an art... I think it is a mix of the two but I don't think it would be an olympic sport because it is subjective... and all other olympic sports are easy to tell the winner... You could see some Korean judges going ape shit on the Norwegians for not letting Yang win.

The diving boards aren't a definate sport either, but it's still in the Olympics. They get scored from 1-10 with their techniques and how it looks, bodybuilding is the same.

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Originally Posted by b-boy

I vote yes because i would like to see natural guys (like EME) get a lot more exposure and this would put waaaayyyy more fans in the seats and more sponsors at natural shows wich means more money in the competitors pockets. its a win win situation! as long as the drug testing is done on every single athlete and done right!

Definately, that's why IFBB isn't in the Olympics because they don't want Olympic Federation to test the athletes, they want IFBB testers.

dukebrown · 04-08-2006, 07:38 AM

LOL what about the Large shuffle board game of curling??? Ya thats a big time competition. I say if shuffle board can be, I would vote BB in.

**BigZeke** · 04-08-2006, 07:52 AM

I don't think subjective sports (ones where the outcome is voted on my judges) should be part of the olympics. Only sports with a definitive outcome (score, speed, weight lifted, etc...).

Cantide · 04-30-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BigZeke

I don't think subjective sports (ones where the outcome is voted on my judges) should be part of the olympics. Only sports with a definitive outcome (score, speed, weight lifted, etc...).

Then that blows gymnastics out of the water, a sport widely appreciated due to its Olympic ties and vice versa.

Concerning this thread, I voted 'no' in regards to bodybuilding's current state. I think bodybuilding as an Olympic event was closer in 1970 then it is now.

*EDIT: Oh, and it's nice to be back.

**DarkFalcon** · 04-30-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cantide

Then that blows gymnastics out of the water, a sport widely appreciated due to its Olympic ties and vice versa.

Concerning this thread, I voted 'no' in regards to bodybuilding's current state. I think bodybuilding as an Olympic event was closer in 1970 then it is now.

*EDIT: Oh, and it's nice to be back.

Hey Cantide nice to have you back and I totally agree. The sport in it's current form doesn't deserve to be. If you added athletic performance to it and left a portion for asthetics then maybe. Otherwise you could argue Beauty Contest's should be a sport too.

A_N_91 · 04-30-2006, 10:44 PM

BTW guys, I'm talking about natural NPC ones. Not IFBB bodybuilders.

Cantide · 04-30-2006, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by A_N_91

BTW guys, I'm talking about natural NPC ones. Not IFBB bodybuilders.

Gotcha.

However, IMO it would be boring. I don't see a problem at all with the juicing, just the abuse of it. Nothing beats hard work, aesthetics, and artistic movement (which is for the most part void in today’s 'mass monstering'). A 10% edge through drugs would keep things interesting.

I know, I know. It goes against all that is the Olympics. But just a thought.

Refuge · 05-31-2006, 07:11 PM

I think it would add a nice spin, just properly drug test so that there aren't any "slips", and judge a drug free environment.

caferacer · 06-01-2006, 01:38 AM

Let em be tested! Ronnie is all natural!

....right?

:P

Ihateeveryone · 08-11-2006, 12:07 PM

No. Bodybuilding is far too subjective. At least with something like diving or gymnastics, there is a set way to do things - it's easy to pick up where someone screws up.

grammo13 · 08-11-2006, 12:25 PM

It'll be nice, but itl never happen.

If bodybuilding were in the olympics it woul dhave to be drug free lololol

Ihateeveryone · 08-11-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by grammo13

It'll be nice, but itl never happen.

If bodybuilding were in the olympics it woul dhave to be drug free lololol

Yeah, that's hilarious

Why would it have to be drug free? It's not like many other Olympic sports are. As soon as tests are developed for drugs, new masking agents are developed to hide those drugs.

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04-05-2006, 07:23 PM	#1
A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Should bodybuilding be an Olympic sport? What do you guys think of bodybuilding in the Olympics? I read somewhere that the IFBB tried getting into the Olympics and the Olympics said they wanted to drug test the bodybuilders themself and IFBB said they wanted the IFBB themselves to drug test them, so that's why as of now, it's not a sport in the Olympics. But what do you guys think of natural bodybuilding in the Olympics? Instead of the IFBB, maybe some of the natural ones can try to get into the Olympics. What are your opinions on this? I personally think that bodybuilding should be a sport as long as the Olympics test the athletes for drugs. It would be awesome to see bodybuilders from around the world compete.

04-05-2006, 09:53 PM	#2
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,041 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 160	I could have sworn a German won gold for bodybuilding in the last summer olympics..... __________________

04-06-2006, 01:49 AM	#4
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,978 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 113	don't think so __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

04-08-2006, 07:38 AM	#9
dukebrown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 115 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	LOL what about the Large shuffle board game of curling??? Ya thats a big time competition. I say if shuffle board can be, I would vote BB in. __________________ If you aint sweatin you aint workin If you aint hurting you aint growin shsumofo@cyber-rights.net

04-06-2006, 02:40 AM	#6
The Chosen One Chief Web Master Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 911 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 668	As long as it was a natural competition, i'd like it a lot. As for its likelihood though, I agree with Trick.

04-06-2006, 06:45 PM	#7
b-boy Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 543 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 38	I vote yes because i would like to see natural guys (like EME) get a lot more exposure and this would put waaaayyyy more fans in the seats and more sponsors at natural shows wich means more money in the competitors pockets. its a win win situation! as long as the drug testing is done on every single athlete and done right!

04-08-2006, 07:52 AM	#10
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A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	BTW guys, I'm talking about natural NPC ones. Not IFBB bodybuilders.

05-31-2006, 07:11 PM	#15
Refuge IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Strappin on the gloves for a comeback... Posts: 393 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	I think it would add a nice spin, just properly drug test so that there aren't any "slips", and judge a drug free environment. __________________ “I am one, I walk alone. Follow me. "Journey Towards Refuge" "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." Arnold Schwarzenegger "FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING IS OF SOME VALUE, BUT GODLINESS HAS VALUE FOR ALL THINGS" (1 Timothy 4:8)

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08-11-2006, 12:07 PM	#17
Ihateeveryone Pro Stature Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Castle of Blakkheim Posts: 752 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	No. Bodybuilding is far too subjective. At least with something like diving or gymnastics, there is a set way to do things - it's easy to pick up where someone screws up. __________________ Bullshit things: Hippies Astrology Rap music Nu metal Leg presses Communism Nitric Oxide Left wing politics Decaf coffee Fortune cookies Cutting Prudes Wine coolers Non materialism F**k marijuana - legalise steroids!! Bart: Ohhh, this place smells, and somethings dripping on me! Willie: The smell's manure, and the drippin's manure!

08-11-2006, 12:25 PM	#18
grammo13 Amateur Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 90 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	It'll be nice, but itl never happen. If bodybuilding were in the olympics it woul dhave to be drug free lololol