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IFBB World Review (Nov 1979)

ContestsFebruary 22, 202553Views 0Likes 0Comments

Contest results from around the world. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #68 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #69 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #108 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

Amateur Athletic Union News

ContestsFebruary 18, 202558Views 0Likes 0Comments

AAU Contest results from around the country. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #44 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #45 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #46 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #143 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

A Grand Slam for Carla Caesars World Cup

ContestsFebruary 16, 2025138Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1984 Caesar’s World Cup for Women was the backdrop for the film “Pumping Iron II”. The contest was also the platform for the controversial debut of Australian Powerlifting World Record Holder Bev Francis. Bev lowered her weight from 190lbs to a rock hard 130lbs for the contest. Carla Dunlap, the reigning Ms Olympia champion…

Beckles Does it Again!

ContestsJanuary 30, 2025142Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1984 World Grand Prix was held in conjunction with the 1984 Ms Olympia. Albert Beckles would win the event ahead of Bob Birdsong and Tony Pearson. This excellent contest report provides an analysis of every competitor in finishing order. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #43 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #44 - MuscleMag…

Backstage at the 1962 IFBB Mr Universe – Mr America Muscle Battle

ContestsJanuary 27, 2025179Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic account of the 1962 IFBB Mr Universe and Mr America Extravaganza. Larry Scott would win the Mr America title and George Eiferman would win the Mr Universe crown. Another notable was Freddy Ortiz would would win his class and the Most Muscular award in the Mr Universe contest. Source: Mr America (Australian Edition)…

The 1957 Amateur and Professional Mr Universe Contests

ContestsJanuary 26, 2025191Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest flash report on the 1957 NABBA Mr Universe Contest. Arthur Robin won the professional title and John Lees the Amateur crown. The list of competitors was astonishing and this report is well worth the read! Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #6 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page…

1982 Mr Olympia Results

ContestsJanuary 21, 202583Views 0Likes 0Comments

A short contest report by Carole Graham. She doesn't hold back on returning competitors Frank Zane and Boyer Coe who boycotted the 1981 Olympia as a protest to the 1980 Olympia controversy. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #19 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5)

‘Look In’ at the 38th Britain Show

ContestsJanuary 18, 2025115Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a star studded national competition Frank Richard would win the 1969 NABBA Mr Britain ahead of Albert Beckles and Tony Emmott. The title of Miss Britain went to Sylvia Hibbert who was a keep fit specialist and acrobat. She and her husband Norman had a well rehearsed act that kept them busy on the…

Dennis Tinnerino Wins Pro Am Universe

ContestsJanuary 17, 2025252Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic contest report on the 1981 IFBB Pro Mr Universe. Dennis Tinerino would narrowly take the title ahead of Roger Walker. The magnificent Tony Pearson would take third. Both Bill Pearl and the injured Bertil Fox would guest pose whilst Arnold Schwarzenegger would provide the seminar of the century. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle…

Backstage At The Greatest Muscle Panorama Of All Time

ContestsJanuary 12, 2025196Views 0Likes 0Comments

George Kaye givers his unique prospective of the 1974 Mr Olympia extravaganza. Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1975) Page #27 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1975) Page #66 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1975)

Gold Coast Report

ContestsJanuary 9, 2025135Views 0Likes 0Comments

George Johns wins the 1981 Mr Gold Coast. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #53 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3)

Baghdad

ContestsDecember 18, 2024126Views 1Like 0Comments

A fantastic contest report on the IFBB Mr Universe and Mr World Bodybuilding Championships. Ed Corney would win his class and the overall Mr Universe title. Other winners were Mike Katz (Heavyweight) and the Japanese sensation Kenichi Suemitsu. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #39 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #40 - Muscle…