The 2009 Muscle Beach International Classic in Venice Beach on Memorial Day, May 25th for bodybuilding, figure, and bikini competition. in association with Joe Wheatley Productions and Venice Beach Recreation Center.

Monday, May 25: The Muscle Beach International Classic bodybuilding, figure, and bikini contests, which are open to all amateur athletes. The entry fee was $80. In conjunction with this will be the “Battle of the Branches” Armed Forces Bodybuilding Championships, which was open to all active, reserve, National Guard, and retired armed forces personnel. Prejudging for both competitions was held at 10:00 a.m., with the finals were at 1:00 p.m.

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