Interviews – Page 36 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Dennis Tinerino: His rise to success

InterviewsAugust 15, 2023226Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dennis Tinerino was the coverman of the September 1971 issue of Muscular Development. At this point in his career he had won the 1966 AAU Mr USA, 1967 AAU Mr America and the 1968 NABBA Mr Universe. It has been widely noted that up to this point Dennis had not enhanced his incredible physique through…

Chris Dickerson Talks Bodybuilding

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023210Views 0Likes 0Comments

On March 1 1980 Paul Graham was able to conduct an interview with Chris Dickerson leading into the 1980 Mr Olympia. It touches on his background, training, diet and a whole lot more. Chris would ultimately finish a disputed second to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #41 - Australasian Muscle…

The History of the Mr Olympia

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023253Views 0Likes 0Comments

A brief article on the history of the Mr Olympia from it inception in 1965 up until 1979. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #22 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #23 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

Olympia 1980: What effect will it have on Australian Bodybuilding?

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023284Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bodybuilding only appealed to the hardcore fans in the late 1970's in Australian. Would the Olympia change this? I have also include details of the committee, judges and program for those interested (prior to finalization) Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #22 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #23 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Bill Pearl ‘the All Time Great’

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023241Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the all time greats Bill Pearl will be in charge of the judging panel at the 1980 Mr Olympia. This was not to be the case. Bill excused himself due to his association with 2nd place competitor Chris Dickerson. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #57 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

IFBB Code of Ethics

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023189Views 0Likes 0Comments

A copy of the 1980 IFBB Code of Ethics for anyone that is interested. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #24 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #25 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

The Legendary Reg Park (1980 Mr Olympia Guest Poser)

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023289Views 0Likes 0Comments

The excitement was building as the 1980 Mr Olympia was on the horizon. The legendary Reg Park would be a special guest poser. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #17 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

Bev Francis

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023275Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early article introducing Bev Francis. The 25 year teacher from Melbourne Australian had just had just won the 1980 World Powerlifting Championships. Prior to this Bev had represented Australia in shot put, discuss and javelin. Bev would make her pro bodybuilding debut in 1984 finishing a polarizing 8th in the Grand Prix Las Vegas…

The Case Against Steroids

InterviewsJuly 19, 2023180Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dont take Steroids! Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.5) Page #32 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3)

Mike Mentzer: ‘Why I’ll Win the 1980 Olympia’

InterviewsJuly 19, 2023269Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer discusses his plans to capture the 1980 Mr Olympia in Sydney Australia. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.5) Page #15 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.5) Page #16 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.5) Page #17 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.5)

Can Zane Do it Again?

InterviewsJuly 12, 2023202Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane winner of both the 1977 and 1978 Mr Olympia was preparing for a crack at the 1979 title. This is a great Editorial by Paul Graham. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #42 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #43 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #44…

Tony Emmott Return to Australia

InterviewsJuly 11, 2023220Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tony Emmott was in Australia in August 1979. This is an article on his stay. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.2) Page #41 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.2) Page #41 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.2)