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How you Chose Mr Universe

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The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This article provides insight into the judging criteria and overall placements of the competitors in each class. The article is by George Walsh the Chairman of Judges for the event. Source: Health…

130 guests at NABBA’s big ‘Get-together’

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The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This article provides and overview and comments from the key participants of the official Mr Universe Dinner. An interesting read. Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #23 - Health & Strength…

Finding America’s Best Built Man

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An excellent contest report for the 1979 AAU Mr America. Ray Mentzer would outgun Greg DeFerro to win his class and then take the overall title. Gary Leonard and Ron Teufel would be the other class winners. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle &…

Viator Supreme in Steel City

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In a line stacked with talent Casey Viator proves to good in the 1980 Pennsylvania Grand Prix. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (September 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (Sep 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (Sep 1980) Page #12 -…

The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

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In the bodybuilding world of the '60s, God was 5'8" and weighed 215lbs, his name was Larry Scott. Rick Wayne, does as only he can, provides an exceptional recap of the first Mr Olympia! You almost feel that you are one of the 6,000 roaring fans that took over the Brooklyn Academy of Music on…

1970 Mr United States Winners

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Casey Viator dominates the 1970 Mr USA. He would win the overall title, most muscular award and every body part subdivision award except for best abdominals. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1970) Page 47 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970) Page 68 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970)

Mr World

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The 1970 "Mr. World" contest was held before a crowd of 5,000 enthusiastic spectators in the luxurious Veterans Memorial Auditorium. To ensure that we could again savor this rich fare, ABC "Wide World of Sport" were there to record the event for television-the first time such an event would be seen on 50 million screens…

The 1981 New York Night of the Champions

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Chris Dickerson confirms his dominance of the 1981 Grand Prix Circuit with another win at the IFBB Night of the Champions. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981) Page #33 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #34 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #35 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #36 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page…

Dickerson Wins California Grand Prix (Part 2)

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Part 2 of the contest report for the 1981 IFBB California Grand Prix won by Chris Dickerson. PLEASE READ PART 1 BEFOREHAND. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981) Page #25 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #26 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #27 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #28 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981)

Well done Ron and Ange!!

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A flash report on the 1981 IFBB Jr & Sr Mr Universe held in Margate South Africa. Australia's Sammy Ioannidis take the Jr title for the second consecutive year. Phil Outlaw (USA) wins the Sr title. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981) Page #18 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #19 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981)

The European Championships

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A contest report covering the 1981 IFBB European Amateur Championships. The standouts for Kike Elomaa and Gunnar Rosbo. Kike would go on to win both the World Games and Ms Olympia titles later in the year. Gunnar would go on to finish 2nd to Lance Dreher at the Amateur World Championships (Mr Universe). Source: Bodybuilding…

The Twin Peaked Pyramid

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A flash report on the controversial 1980 Mr Olympia. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #50 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #51 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981)