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Scott and Poole Win Titles

ContestsDecember 21, 2022153Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1964 Larry Scott and Harold Poole were amongst the dominant bodybuilders of the era. Larry took out the IFBB Mr Universe whilst Harold went on to win the IFBB Mr America. The events were held on the same night in front of a capacity crowd of 2,500 fans. Both these men would go on to battle…

Montreal Grand Prix 1981

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In the late 1970's the IFBB introduced a Grand Prix tour that enabled the leading bodybuilders ample opportunities to compete multiple times throughout the year. In 1981 Boyer Coe dominated these competitions winning 7 in total and placing in the other 3 events he entered. Boyer took the prize in Montreal. He was a…

Mr Universe 1961

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In 1961 in front of a packed crowd in Sacramento California Bill Pearl won his second NABBA Mr Universe title (previously winning in 1953), this time as a professional. Earl Maynard from Barbados was also in the competition. Maynard was in great shape but couldn't match one of the greatest bodybuilders of the…

The Olympia Autopsy (Mr Olympia 1980)

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The 1980 Mr Olympia is and will remain the most debated and fascinating bodybuilding contest of all time. It showcased the cream of the golden era bodybuilders (with a few notable exceptions - Robby Robinson, Franco Columbu, Serge Nubret and Kalman Szkalak). Arnold Schwarzenegger won his seventh Mr. Olympia and officially retired from professional bodybuilding. The controversy and…

History of Mr Australia Contest

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A great article covering the Mr Australia competition from its inception in 1951 up to 1979. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #22 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #23 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #24 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #25 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #26 -…

Robby Robinson Absent from Mr Olympia 1980

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Robby Robinson was a noticeable absentee from the 1980 Olympia. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #31 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979)

Mr Asia 1975

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The 1975 Mr Asia was held in Singapore. Roger Walker walked away as a clear winner. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #1 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #17 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #18 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #19 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979)

Mr Australia 1979

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The 1979 Mr Australia drew a crowd of 1500 fans. Peter Lindsay proved too good coming back after a 3 year lay off from competitions. Peter was known for his symmetry and well defined muscularity. Roger Walker and Tony Emmott were the guest posers. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #1 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2…