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Monster MuscleShow Outdraws Rival Contest 3 to 1!

ContestsSeptember 6, 2025102Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest recap of the 1973 Mr Olympia extravaganza. Arnold Schwarzenegger would claim his 4th title. Sergio Oliva was a noticeable absentee. New sensation Lou Ferrigno would win the Mr America title at the tender age of 21 and instantly be tagged as the heir apparent to the might Schwarzenegger. Finally Ken Waller would take…

‘Mr Olympia 1980’ The ‘Olympia Fiasco’ by Frank Burwash

ContestsAugust 29, 2025183Views 0Likes 0Comments

This is a reprint of the iconic scathing synopsis of the 1980 Mr Olympia by Frank Burwash. The article originally appeared in the 6th Issue of Rocco Oppedisano's "Muscle Australia" in November 1980 as a one page flash report without any photos. It was short, sharp and to the point. The article was that…

Highlights and Afterthoughts of the Mr America Mr Universe Contest

ContestsAugust 27, 2025158Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gordon Venables provides his recollections of some of the happenings of the 1960 Mr America and Mr Universe extravaganza. Chuck Sipes was the clear winner of the Mr Universe title whilst Gene Shuey would take the Mr America crown. Source: Mr America (April 1961) Page #24 - Mr America (April 1961) Page #25 - Mr America…

AAU News (Nov 80)

ContestsAugust 11, 202597Views 0Likes 0Comments

All the news from the AAU. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #104 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #105 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #108 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #109 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

CHRIS DOES IT AGAIN! And Callender can’t believe what’s happenin’.

ContestsAugust 9, 2025113Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson does it again and Roy Callendar can't believe what's happening. A short but excellent flash report on the 1981 Californian Grand Prix. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #96 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #97 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #153 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

BENTLEY WINS IFBB ZANE INVITATIONAL

ContestsJuly 25, 2025168Views 0Likes 0Comments

Stacey Bentley would win the first Zane Women's Bodybuilding Championship ahead of Rachel McLish and Lynne Cartwright. An interesting note is that Frank Zane provided a posing exhibition. Frank was remarkably cut and massive at 197 lbs just 3 months out from the 1980 Mr Olympia. Unfortunately, his defence of his title was hindered by…

IFBB World Review (Nov 1980)

ContestsJuly 20, 2025165Views 0Likes 0Comments

Oscar State provides details of the bodybuilding news from different regions around the world. The highlight of this article is the coverage of the 1980 European Championships. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #82 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #83 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #120 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page…

Mr Europe Mr France

ContestsJuly 15, 2025129Views 0Likes 0Comments

Contest results and pictorials from the Mr Europe and Mr France events held in Denain France on 13 June, 1971. Paul Grant would win the overall European title whilst Bertil Fox would win the Junior class. Source: Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #18 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #19 - Muscular Development (November 1971)

Mr Europe Contest

ContestsJuly 15, 2025121Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest recap of the 1972 Mr Europe won by Norway's Lars Lunde. Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1972) Page # 29 - Muscular Development (Oct 1972)

World Cup Coe hits jackpot in Atlantic City

ContestsJuly 3, 2025234Views 0Likes 0Comments

A jubilant Boyer Ce claims his first ever IFBB professional victory ahead of Chris Dickerson. Rick Wayne presents a fantastic contest report on the 1981 IFBB Professional World Cup. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #14 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #7 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #15 - Muscle & Fitness…

1972 Teenage Mr America

ContestsJuly 3, 2025148Views 0Likes 0Comments

A pictorial of the 1972 Teenage Mr America. Sammie Willis would take the title ahead of a massive 16 year old Joseph Ugolik. Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1972) Page # 29 - Muscular Development (Oct 1972)

LAST STOP: NEW YORK

ContestsJune 22, 2025198Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent contest report on the New York Grand Prix. Chris Dickerson would claim the title and the $5000 winners purse. He also became the 1980 overall Grand Prix Champion. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #12 - Muscle &…