Originally Posted by
GearHeaded
pretty sure they created more divisions to get more competitors and ultimately more $ . its a business first and foremost. Promoters at national events are charging competitors upwards of $500 entry fees. if you can add in a division that brings in 100 more competitors, thats $50,000 more in their pockets.. plus you now have more competitors bringing in more of their family and friends attending the event.
its all about the $$$
some of the Olympias that Arnold won, there were only a half dozen competitors . total. for the whole damn show :)