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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)

Dickerson Wins California Grand Prix (Part 1)

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A contest report that covers the 1981 IFBB California Grand Prix won by Chris Dickerson. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #25 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #26 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #27 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #28 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981)

The IFBB Women’s and Couples World Championships and all that…

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A contest report that covers the 1981 IFBB World Women's and Mixed Pair's Championships. Lynn Conkwright would clean sweep the event winning both the Women's title and the Mixed Pairs with her partner Chris Dickerson. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #17 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #18 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page…

First Stop: Miami Florida Grand Prix….

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Chris Dickerson edges out Casey Viator in an incredibly close finish to take the $6000 winners cheque and the title. The highlight for me was the return of Steve Michalik to competition only for years after a life threatening auto accident. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his…

Arnold Schwarzenegger Wins the 1980 Olympia!!

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A Flash Report on the 1980 Mr Olympia result. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Nov 1980) Page #48 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980)

IFBB Pro World Championship

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What a competition! Mohamed Makkawy would dominate the free posing round to come from behind to win the 1983 IFBB Pro World Championships ahead of Greg DeFerro and Lee Haney (making his professional debut). The field of 16 boasted no less than 8 Mr America's, 2 Mr internationals and 9 Mr Universe titleholders. THIS ARTICLE…

1958 Mr America Contest

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A contest recap of the 1958 AAU Mr America. Tom Sansone would win both the overall and most muscular title. Other notables in the event were Vern Weaver (7th), Ray Routledge (8th) and Chuck Sipes (9th). Source: Strength & Health (Issue October 1958) Page #18 - Strength & Health (IssueOct 1958) Page #62 - Strength &…

Women of the Olmypia

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The 1981 Miss Olympia contest was truly exceptional. This article focuses on the top 6 competitors. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #189 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #190 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982)

Belknap Wins he America

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On September 5, 1981 the 5'4", 225lbs Tim Belknap won the IFBB Mr America title. He first held off Rory Leidelmeyer to win his class before taking the overall crown. This is an excellent contest recap with plenty of great photos. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #192 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page…

10 Reasons Why Tim Belknap Won the Mr America

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On September 5, 1981 the 5'4", 225lbs Tim Belknap won the IFBB Mr America title. Here are 10 reasons why he won! Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #56 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #57 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982)

Dunlap Wins In Vegas!

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In the biggest women's bodybuilding contest to date (57 competitors) Carla Dunlap was named the 1981 Ms America. Little known Cory Kneuer (Everson) would finish 11th in her class. Cory would go on to win 6 consecutive Ms Olympia titles. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #50 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #51…