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Miss Olympia 1981

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in front of a 1,500 capacity crowd at the Sheraton Ballroom Finland's Kike Elomaa would remain undefeated and take the $10,000 first prize purse and the title of Miss Olympia. Pre-event favorite Rachel McLish, with a smoother and more round physique placed second with Lynn Conkwright third. This is an excellent contest report. Enjoy! Source:…

Olympia ’81: There was more going on in Columbus than met the judges’ eyes (PART 1)

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The FIRST instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read all FOUR articles in order. The greatest booing contest of all time. 4,500 howling fans could not be wrong. Arnold laughed and laughed and laughed as his best friend Franco captured the '81 Mr Olympia. Rick…

Olympia ’81: The Worlds Top Physiques and a Tense Crowd Prepare for the Outcome. Did they get what they Deserved? (PART 2)

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The SECOND instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read all FOUR articles in order. The greatest booing contest of all time. 4,500 howling fans could not be wrong. Arnold laughed and laughed and laughed as his best friend Franco captured the '81 Mr Olympia. Rick…

Olympia ’81: Four thousand voices rise in protest – and a familiar name ins on their lips! (PART 3)

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The THIRD instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read all FOUR articles. The greatest booing contest of all time. 4,500 howling fans could not be wrong. Arnold laughed and laughed and laughed as his best friend Franco captured the '81 Mr Olympia. Rick Wayne lays…

NABBA’s first big show is a great success

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The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This article provides an overview of the success of the show. Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #17 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #18 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950)

How you Chose Mr Universe

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The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This article provides insight into the judging criteria and overall placements of the competitors in each class. The article is by George Walsh the Chairman of Judges for the event. Source: Health…

130 guests at NABBA’s big ‘Get-together’

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The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This article provides and overview and comments from the key participants of the official Mr Universe Dinner. An interesting read. Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #23 - Health & Strength…

Finding America’s Best Built Man

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An excellent contest report for the 1979 AAU Mr America. Ray Mentzer would outgun Greg DeFerro to win his class and then take the overall title. Gary Leonard and Ron Teufel would be the other class winners. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle &…

Viator Supreme in Steel City

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In a line stacked with talent Casey Viator proves to good in the 1980 Pennsylvania Grand Prix. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (September 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (Sep 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (Sep 1980) Page #12 -…

The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

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In the bodybuilding world of the '60s, God was 5'8" and weighed 215lbs, his name was Larry Scott. Rick Wayne, does as only he can, provides an exceptional recap of the first Mr Olympia! You almost feel that you are one of the 6,000 roaring fans that took over the Brooklyn Academy of Music on…

1970 Mr United States Winners

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Casey Viator dominates the 1970 Mr USA. He would win the overall title, most muscular award and every body part subdivision award except for best abdominals. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1970) Page 47 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970) Page 68 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970)

Mr World

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The 1970 "Mr. World" contest was held before a crowd of 5,000 enthusiastic spectators in the luxurious Veterans Memorial Auditorium. To ensure that we could again savor this rich fare, ABC "Wide World of Sport" were there to record the event for television-the first time such an event would be seen on 50 million screens…