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The 2008 NABBA Universe was held on Saturday October 4, 2008 at The Southport Theatre in the UK. Lionel Beyeke of France won the mens overall.

2008 NABBA Australian Champion Justin Wessells made a very impressive showing placing 6th in a field of 19 competitors.

Three time National Champion Irene Nickole who made a return to the stage in 2008 after a 20 year hiatus, completed a comeback for the ages with an impressive 7th place finish in a strong lineup.

In 8th place, 2008 NABBA Australia Figure Champion Coral Moody presented an excellent physique in her second international showing of the year, and finished off a banner year which saw her win the QLD title, Australia overall and place 3rd in her first international figure showing in Greece earlier this year.

Also not in the top placings, Sammy Ioannidis had not competed since the early 1990’s and made a return to the stage at the 2008 NABBA competing in the Masters Over 40 class. Roberto Morando also represented Australia.

Australian Lisa Carrodos was the highest placing Aussie, finishing in 3rd place in Figure Class 1.

Coral Moody, Figure Class 1, click to enlarge:

Masters O/40

1. Norton Myrayama Brazil
2.Mikhail Brynkhanov Russia
3.Terry Fisher U.K
4.Oscar Roberts U.K
5.Aart van de Gruiter Holland
6.Carl Stevens U.K

Masters O/50

1.Walter van Elderen Holland
2.Dave Steele U.K
3.Josef Rac Czech Republic
4.Dave Clarke Wales
5.Martyn Yates Brown U.K
6.Alan Turner U.K

Juniors

1.Jakub Subrt Czech Republic
2.Steven Coates U.K
3.James Day U.K
4.Jason Mortimer U.K

Miss Figure Class 2

1.Rachael Grice U.K
2.Auxiliadora Barbosa Brazil
3.Viviane Romaguera Santos Brazil
4.Silvia Finocchi Brazil
5.Andree Gioani France
6.Enza Cordio Italy

Miss Figure Class 1

1.Maria Stukova Russia (Overall Miss Winner)
2.Ira Mayan Israel
3.Lisa Carrodus Australia <—————-
4.Marie Kuzmina Russia
5.Sonia Chiaraabini Italy
6.Jane Oliveira Brazil

Miss Physique

1.Vivian Hijlkema Holland
2.Trish Porter U.K
3.Valentyna Yefymchuk Ukraine
4.Riana Beech South Africa
5.Simone Sousa Brazil
6.Caraline Gaume France

Mr Class 4

1.Mariolandio Ponchet Brazil
2.Simone Meattini Italy
3.Jose Leocario Flores Sanchez Mexico
4.Fernando Luiz Sardinha Brazil
5.Christian Lacoche France
6.Eligio Campos Belmont Mexico

Mr Class 3

1.Petr Vanis Czech Republic
2.Tony Mount U.K
3.Arthur Baron South Africa
4.Dominique Verney France
5.Justin Trollope Wales
6.Luis Vidal Spain

Mr Class 2

1.Beyeke Lionel France ( Overall Mr Winner)
2.Andy James U.K
3.Stefano di Muzio Italy
4.Samual Bieira Brazil
5.David Bell U.K
6.Justin Wessel Australia <————-

Mr Class 1

1.Andre Santos Brazil
2.Laurie Carr U.K
3.Enda Wright Rep. of Ireland
4.Sergey Klenyshev Russia
5.Pavel Vacek Czech Republic
6.Lukas Gabris U.K

Professional Mr Universe

1.Alessandro Savi Italy
2.Beyeke Lionel France
3.Charles Mario Brazil
4.Charlie Chirah Abboh Norway
5.Mike Sheridan U.K
6.Joao Bispo De Andrade Brazil

Overall winner, and Figure Class 1 Winner

Juniors Class

Masters Class

Figure, Aussie Coral Moody on left

Photos above reprinted by kind permission of British NABBA Champion Avril Cuncliffe of www.rippedglutes.net

Class 2 with Aussie Justin Wessel on left, photo via Uk Muscle

Compliation Video of Various Figure Posing Routines from NABBA universe

There are about 60 photos from the NABBA finals here