from Hardbody news:

Take a trip over to the Arnold Classic web site and you will see
Valerie Waugaman's name is no longer on the Figure International list.
It's been confirmed that Valerie Waugaman is in fact out of this year's
show. The details behind her withdrawal from the show have not been
confirmed as of yet. Once we have a chance to confirm with Val on her
condition and reasons for withdrawing, we'll report back.

Many considered Valerie a favorite for the Figure National title and
most definitely a lock for a top 6 spot.

Stay tuned.


http://www.hardbody.com/news/2008/01/21/valerie-waugaman-out-of-the-
figure-international