Best athletes, best events for 2014?

[Pseudonym]

Who is the bodybuilder to watch in 2014? What's the must-see crossfit event? Which powerlifter is going to amaze us?

Get out your crystal balls... Your predictions, please!

[jimmybro1]

I think Leeroids got some cray cray totals coming. 

[maccaz]

I think Leeroids got some cray cray totals coming. 

word. that squat

[Leeroid]

 

Who's the bodybuilder to watch out for in 2014?

[Gym rat]

I was wondering about that when I would get mention cheers Leeroid for mentioning me

[Leeroid]

I was wondering about that when I would get mention cheers Leeroid for mentioning me

It was an honour

[FellowshipOfTheRon]

strongly beleive leeroid an up and comer definately going places in the next 1~2 yrs

also interested in following loochi through his international career progression

 

been following gymrats log apparently hes 99kg at 10%? will be following him closely in 2014 to see how he gets on

 

 

 

 

 

.. only problem is they are all in different towns so i will have to set up 3 different camp sites and divide my time evenly between their bedroom windows

[Gym rat]

I would pick Loochi to compete on the world stage in the new year

[Leeroid]

But yeah on a serious note, Loochi is definitely overdue for an overall. His physique just keeps getting better and better.

Also the Orton brothers. Already achieved massive accomplishments this year. I think they will just keep on improving.

Powerlifting wise, Brett Gibbs is going to be a serious contender for the IPF world junior title. Also I believe Andrew Thomas is going to put up a sickening bench press next year. He recently pressed 200kgs in the u74s?Insane.

[Gym rat]

I am going to pick the Orton brothers to own the stage again in the new year

[Pseudonym]

Anyone know what Drizzt is up to? Having bagged himself a national record this year, surely an international record is the next step?

[Optimass]

Daniel Holliday will pull 900kg+ in 2014 ... this is fact.  Only 10 months of training and hes going into oceanias NZs strongest Raw lifter.  Hamish Coulter will be back on the platform this year too - already has an 800 total full RAW.  Some big numbers due to come through for sure.

 

 

[majorflavazz]

Hey Opti whats N.Z raw and equipped record?

I know Derek Pomana has the n.z record for deadlift and squats and Reuben for the bench , i just curious as to what is the highest total for equipped and raw.

[Optimass]

Not 100% sure Old Bull would know - certainly IPF and Derek Pomana would be my thinking.  865kg is a number I have in my head but not 100%.  Will ask around and see what I can find out. 

Greg Turrell (Panzer) did a 260kg Bench equipt under IPF and then a 270kg at a CAPO event not long after.  Was within 3 wilks points of Reuben.

Saw Reuben squat 370kg at a CBC event a few years ago - was the most amazing squat I have ever witnessed.  He unracked - step back, one of the clamps gave way so he re-racked - reset straight away and then stepped out again and squated it calm as.  Some guys are super freak strong - he's definately one of them. 

[Optimass]

Hamish Coulter has the CAPO bench record 210kg (raw) and I'm pretty sure his 800kg is the strongest total - tables only been going for 2 years. 

 

[Monarchking]

Wtf holiday 10 months training??

[majorflavazz]

Hope this wasnt limited to just N.Z athletes lol

Hope Rich Froning takesout Reebok Crossfit games again for 2014 .

Keepin an eye on Odell Manuel from Australia in 2014 hope he beats the under 140kg raw deadlift record i think its held by Konstantine with no belt, i dont remender but the record is 426kg or sumthin like that.

I like Phil Heath but must be Kai,s turn to win an olympia.

 

 

 

[Realtalk]

Old Craig 'coach' mcguian needs to stop sipping cappuccinos in Auckland cafés and get on the platform... Lulz

[nate225]

PLing -

Odell Manuel for sure - monster squats n deads, world class.

Brett Gibbs 'nuff said.

Young Ethan Foote just hit junior WR record raw DL at 330kg, only 19 or 20 so heaps of potential.

 

BBing -

Ali, Leeroid, gotta say anyone training under Bobby Kazemi or Optimass in the novices - those two bringing through some great conditioned athletes.

Kagan Orton as always.

Marven's debut as a junior will be interesting in March - working with Jake Campus - peaked at 138.5kg, looking at 115 or so on stage! Be interesting with Matt the other big junior from wellington

Plenty of others to watch too.

 

Strongman -

Colm all day.

Sam Magele

[FellowshipOfTheRon]

rapz the mass monster says hes gonna be competing next year too so add him to the list

[jimmybro1]

Is Marven a junior ? I thought it was a lot older than that. 

[Gym rat]

I would also have Rapz on my list for one to watch in the new year and at this stage .I could see Rapz doing some major damged  when he hits the stage later on in the new year

[Leeroid]

Is Marven a junior ? I thought it was a lot older than that. 

Apparently the same age as me haha dafuq. IFBB Junior class will be tough next year. Looking forward to it.

[rapz]

 

I would also have Rapz on my list for one to watch in the new year and at this stage .I could see Rapz doing some major damged  when he hits the stage later on in the new year

lol im flattered yoou think im a up and coming ratty  i follow both Matt Rowland and Marvon on Insta and Facey , i would ove the chance to stand next to these monsters and see how i would compare.  but the show im doing is nabba/wff so i dont know how that all works lol

[Monarchking]

Abby 400total!!!!