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The California grand prix

1968 AAU Mr. USA. Chris Dickerson beats a loaded field to win The 1980 California Grand Prix.  Robby Robinson, Casey Viator, Samir Bannout and Boyer Coe were other notable competitors.   Source: Muscler & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #12…

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MISS OLYMPIA 1980

In August 1980 the inaugural Miss Olympia was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia (USA).   Rachel McLish took the title and the $5000 prizemoney. Source: Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #CF1 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #CF2 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #39 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #40 - Muscle Up (Issue…

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The Olympia Autopsy (Mr Olympia 1980)

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…

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I’m Hungry for the Big One!

A great article whereby Roger Walker discusses his entry in the upcoming 1980 Mr. Olympia in Sydney Australia.  Roger finished a creditable 6th in a very controversial contest. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #16 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #17 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #42 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980)

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a look back at bodybuilding history

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