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NABBA 1980 Mr Universe Contest

ContestsAugust 22, 2024261Views0Likes0Comments
An excellent report on the 1980 NABBA Mr Universe.  Tony Pearson would win the Professional title.  Whilst Bill Richardson would win his class and the overall amateur title.  Other class winners were Eddie Miller and Graham Brogden. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #22 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #23 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page…

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1974 Mr Asia

ContestsAugust 20, 2024276Views0Likes0Comments
Australian bodybuilding legend Peter McCarthy shares his experience at the 1974 Mr Asia Contest.  The event was held in the Philippines.  Peter would win the overall title. This was the first time an Australian team had been sent overseas to compete in an international bodybuilding contest. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul-Aug 1979) Page #18…

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A Gallery of Contest Greats

ContestsAugust 18, 2024181Views0Likes0Comments
A great article that covers 12 of the key contests of 1968. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY DOUG SWEENEY, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (February 1969) Page #14 - Muscle Training Illustrated (February 1969) Page #15 - Muscle Training Illustrated (February 1969) Page #16 - Muscle Training Illustrated (February 1969) Page #17…

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Sergio New World Champ

ContestsAugust 11, 2024165Views0Likes0Comments
Sergio Oliva, far from his best, returns to competition for a disputed victory over a very sharp Kalman Szkalak in the 1980 WABBA Pro World Cup. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: Musclemag International (March 1981) Page #15 - MuscleMag International (March 1981) Page #16 - MuscleMag International…

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1980 Canada Cup

ContestsAugust 11, 2024201Views0Likes0Comments
The 1980 Canada Cup was a unique bodybuilding concept.  It basically pitted two bodybuilders against each other in a knockout format.  The winner proceeding to the next round whilst the loser was eliminated.  Ultimately, there was one man remaining Chris Dickerson. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source:…

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Arnolds Lucky Seven?

ContestsAugust 10, 2024650Views0Likes0Comments
MuscleMag International's 1980 Mr Olympia contest report.  A short but sweet article that packs some punch! THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: Musclemag International (March 1981) Page #22 - MuscleMag International (March 1981) Page #23 - MuscleMag International (March 1981) Page #24 - MuscleMag International (March 1981) Page #25 -…

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The 1982 Mr Universe Contest

ContestsAugust 8, 2024269Views0Likes0Comments
An excellent report on the 1982 NABBA Mr Universe.  Eduardo Kawak would beat out Kalman Szkalak and Roy Duval for the Professional title.  Whilst John Brown would win his class and the overall amateur title.  Other class winners were John Terilli and Terry Phillips. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1983) Page #50 - Muscular Development (Feb…

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Mr World Contest

ContestsAugust 6, 2024196Views0Likes0Comments
A pictorial report on the 1974 AAU Mr World.  Ian Lawrence would win the overall title ahead of Walter O'Malley who would win the Most Muscular award.  Although very impressive Danny Padilla would fail to place in the Short class. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1975) Page #40 - Muscular Development (Feb 1975) Page #41 - Muscular…

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