JOE WEIDER’S 2008 OLYMPIA WEEKEND returns to the Orleans Arena and Las Vegas Convention Center

American Media, Inc. (AMI) and the IFBB Professional League announced that Joe Weider’s 2008 Olympia Weekend competitions (Mr. Olympia, Ms. Olympia, Fitness and Figure Olympia) will be held again at the Orleans Arena and the Olympia Fitness Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The weekend blasts off with the Press Conference on Thursday, September 25th, culminating with the Champions Seminar on Sunday, September 28th.

Returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center is the Olympia Fitness Expo, showcasing the latest innovations in sports science and nutrition. This year’s Expo is expected to attract over 25,000 bodybuilding and fitness enthusiasts from around the world. Witness over 350 Sports Martial Arts combatants fight their way to honor and glory in the two day tournament that has grown into the premier competition of the Sports Martial Arts world. Also, the UFC returns, bringing the ultimate in hard hitting action. Fans can watch the thrilling Battle of the Biceps, the grueling Kings of the Bench, plus a host of new events, making the Olympia Fitness Expo the place to be in Las Vegas on September 25th & 28th. Experience all the action as this is simply the hottest ticket in town!

Tickets for the events will go on sale at the Orleans Box Office. Check our website at www.MrOlympia.com for further details.

To handle the traffic flow to and from the Convention Center and the Orleans, as well as other popular Vegas hotels and destinations, a fleet of buses will be providing free transportation throughout the weekend.