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Congradulations to JD McKown
Congratulations to Optimum Fitness client James (JD) McKown for winning the heavyweight Open Class at the 2011 NPC Central Texas Showdown and the overall Open Class.
Qualifying him for the 2012 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH
Open posts for liks to JD’s in-contest Pictures
Joe MacKey Wins National Qualification — Great Job!
Another huge, and well-deserved round of applause goes out to Optimum Fitness client Joe MacKey.
On October 10th, in Houston, TX, Joe placed 1st in the Men’s Super Heavyweight division at the 2011 NPC Texas State Championships!
This means Joe MacKey is now officially Nationally Qualified.
Well done Joe, keep up the great work.
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