It was just announced on a Dutch forum that Ed van Amsterdam has received a wild card for the 2009 Olympia. A good friend of Ed said that everyone who saw Ed backstage at the NY Pro was very impressed by his conditioning. He just didn't look as hard on stage bacause he wasn't tanned properly. He got 13th place.

Also related:

Ultimate Nutrition has been announced as the title sponser for this years O!

Ultimate nutrition athletes include Markus Ruhl, Ed van Amsterdam and Jenny Lynn

American Media, Inc, and the IFBB Professional League are proud to announce Ultimate Nutrition as the title sponsor for Joe Weider's 2009 Olympia Weekend.

Ultimate, one of the industry's leading supplement companies, is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary.

"Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend is the top event in the bodybuilding world, and it is a perfect match for Ultimate Nutrition products," said Brian Rubino, Vice President, Ultimate Nutrition. "Ultimate Nutrition has stood for quality and innovation for 30 years and having the opportunity to present the 2009 Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend is another great event of our 30th anniversary celebration."