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World Championships 1976

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The IFBB Mr Universe / World Championship was a great event. The field was stacked with some of the best amateurs' of the time. Mohamed Makkawy, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson, Mike Mentzer were the key attractions. Mohamed Makkawy (Light Weight), Robby Robinson (Middle Weight) and Roger Walker (Heavy Weight) where the class winners. Robby Robinson…

The WBBG Super Show New York

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The first annual Mr Olympus title. Dan Laurie's new initiative to rival the Weiders Mr Olympia. Sergio Oliva take the title despite being below idea condition. Serge Nubret was an unlucky second. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #80 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #81 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #112 -…

the 1957 Mr & Miss Britain Contest

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The 1958 Mr Britain was title was won by Len Sell. This being his 1st major title victory qualifying him for the 1959 Mr Universe title. Len would go on to win the 1959 Mr Universe title edging out Earl Maynard from Barbados. NOTE: ARTICLE INCORRECTLY TITLED THE 1957 MR. AND MISS BRITAIN CONTEST. Source: Reg Park…

Teenage Mr America and Mr America (over 40)

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21 years after capturing the AAU Jr Mr America title Vic Seipke returns to take the Sr Mr America title in 1976. Mike Torchia would take the Jr Mr America title on the same night. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #23 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #24 - MuscleMag International Annual 2…

1976 WBBG Mr New York City

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Dan Laurie's WBBG Mr New York City Report. Brooklyn's Joe Caserta takes the title. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #31 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #32 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #33 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

1976 AFAB / IFBB Contests

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A number of Flash Reports covering 1976 AFAB competitions. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #26 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #27 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #28 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #29 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #30 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

1976 Mr Olympia

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The 1976 Mr Olympia sees Frank Columbu win the first of two Mr Olympia crowns. He outpointed Frank Zane by 1 point to take the victory. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #4 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #5 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #6 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #7…

Jules Bacon ‘Mr America’ 1943

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After rather a close contest, Jules Bacon, of the York Barbell Club, was selected as the 1943 "Mr. America". Dan Lurie (Muscle Training Illustrated and WBBG fame) would finish second to Jules Bacon. This is a great article covering the event. Source: Strength & Health (Issue September 1943) Page #18 - Strength & Health (Issue…

Pow! Keith Ellis KO’s the field to take the ‘Mr Victoria’

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Keith Ellis with outshone his rivals to take the 1983 Mr Victoria title. Keith presented a balance of mass, definition and proportions to secure victory. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #8 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #9 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #10 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

One Point to Victory!

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Contest Report for PBBI Mr Southern Universe 1983. Milton Hadjigeorgiou pipped out Joe Pavlic by one point to take the crown. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #6 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #7 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

My Olympia Comeback

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Arnold provides insight into how he came about to deciding to return to competition. He also touches on the aftermath of his victory to capture his 7th Olympia crown. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #6 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #7 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #148 - Muscle…

The Ms. Olympia Contest, 1980

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Rachel McLish becomes the first "champion of champions' in women's professional bodybuilding. This article by Bill Dobbins gives a great insight into the contest and also provides a wide array of photos from the event. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #26 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #27 - Muscle & Fitness…