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Mr North America 1976

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The 1976 Mr North America was taken out by Ron Chambers. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #152 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #153 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

A Fab’s Hero Scene in Mad Sq

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On 2 October 1976 The Felt Forum hosted the IFBB Mr America, Mr Western Hemisphere and the Miss Americana Contests. Over 2,000 fans saw Mike Mentzer edge out Danny Padilla for the Mr America title. Darcy Beckles would win the Western Hemisphere contest whilst Marilyn Pearson would take out the Miss Americana title. Frank Zane…

The AAU Mr World 1976

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With a 4 year lay off, after a successful junior career, Bertil Fox returned to competition in 1976 to capture 3 titles (Mr Britain, Mr Europe and Mr World). This article covers his Mr World victory. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #78 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #79 - MuscleMag International Annual…

The 1976 NABBA Britain Contests

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Bertil Fox with the biggest arms in the competition took out the 1976 NABBA Mr Britain. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #41 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #42 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #43 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #44 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #45 - MuscleMag International…

IFBB Mr & Miss Eastern United States

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George Snyder in his first promotion handles the 1976 IFBB Eastern USA championships like a professional showman. Ray Mentzer edged out Charles Thomas to win his first major bodybuilding show. Whilst April Nicotra took out the female title. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robby Robinson were guest posers at the event. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) …

The first annual Gold’s Classic

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The First Annual Gold's Classic was held in Santa Monica, California in 1976. The list of guest posers was incredible and included Lou Ferrigno, Bill Grant, Sergio Oliva, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson and Kalman Szkalak. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane were also in attendance. As for the competitions. Tony Pearson won the Teenage Division in…

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)