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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…

Olympia Report Arnold’s Victory Creates Controversy & Bitterness

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Arnolds comeback resulted in a seventh Olympia Victory. But many expert observers felt his victory was a miscarriage of justice and a setback to the sport. This 1980 Olympia report is one of the best I have read. Jack Neary does a wonderful job of covering all aspects of this most disputed event. Source: Muscle…

How I Won the Olympia

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A must read! Arnold discusses his 1980 Mr Olympia victory. He touches on his reasons for entry, the secrecy behind it, the injury that almost derailed and the reaction to his victory. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #14 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #15 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Mr & Miss South Pacific

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Contest recap on the South Pacific titles from 1980. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #8 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #9 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #10 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #11 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #12 -…

The Greatest Olympia ever staged!

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Sergio Oliva wins the first of his Olympia Crowns. He showed a rare combination of great size, definition and symmetry to beat out Harold Poole, Chuck Sipes and Dave Draper. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue June 1968) Page 27 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1968) Page 26 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue…

Manila Universe Huge Success

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Contest recap of the 1980 Mr Universe in Manila Philippines. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #28 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #29 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #30 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #31 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #32…

1971 Mr America Contest

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Casey Viator, still a teenager, wins the 1971 AAU Mr America, becoming the youngest ever to achieve this great honor. His victory was dominate. He would finish 27 points clear of his nearest rival, the very capable Pete Grymkowski. He would also win the Most Muscular, Best Arms, Best Back, Best Chest and Best Legs…