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Rodriguez Take the AFAB Mr USA Title

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A contest report penned by Rick Wayne. Carlos Rodriguez withs the AFAB's 1978 Mr USA title. Cheech and Chong are hired as the entertainers. Maybe not the right mix for such and event. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #35 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #36 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #37…

Santa Wore A Robby Robinson T-shirt

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A contest report penned by Rick Wayne. The World Cup of 1978 was taken out by Robby Robinson. On the same night the USA V Rest of World was also decided. It was a clean sweep to the USA. Taking all weight classes. The Mr America Teenage and Over 40's titles were also decided. Source:…

1970 IFBB Mr Canada Contest

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Vince Basile wins the 1970 Mr Canada. Please enjoy the contest report! Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1971) Page #24 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #25 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #56 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #57 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971)

IFBB Year Comes to a Glorious Close!

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A snapshot of the major IFBB contest results from 1970. Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1971) Page #44 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #45 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #81 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971)

Muscles in Mexico

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Boyer Coe gives us an update of his experience at the WBBG Mr International in Mexico. Boyer guest posed at the event Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (May 1972) Page #18 -Muscle Training Illustrated (May 1972) Page #19 -Muscle Training Illustrated (May 1972) Page #51 -Muscle Training Illustrated (May 1972)

European Grand Prix

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Show report for both the Belgium and Wales Grand Prix from 1981. Boyer Coe would continue his dominant display and win both events. Albert Beckles and Jusup Wilkosz would fill the remaining placings Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #74 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #75 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #76…

The Miss Olympia wasn’t just another competition, it was a Gathering of Goddesses!

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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 another excellent contest report. Enjoy!…

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)