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The 2001 Atlantic USA was held on February 17 at the World Congress Center in Atlanta and was promoted by Ty Felder and his Ropeman s Fitness along with Doc Neely. The NPC Diamond Cup, a tested event, was held on September 16 at the Suncoast Community High School in Riveria Beach and was promoted by Ruel Griffin and his RG Promotions. Athletes must have been drug free for life to compete in this event. The national qualifier was promoted by Roger Morrison and his Morrison Productions. After taking the lightheavyweight class Mark Neal went into the posedown with the class winners and was the unanimous choice for the overall title.