1981 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

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…

Olympia ’81: Conclusion The Last Lap. Comments from Arnold and Joe (PART 4)

ContestsDecember 26, 2022363Views 0Likes 0Comments

The FINAL instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read the first three before this. 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…

what really happened at the olympia?

ContestsDecember 24, 2022278Views 0Likes 0Comments

Conspiracy? Political Manipulation? Contest or Set-up? Hot on the heals of the highly disputed victory by Arnold in the 1980 Mr Olympia in Sydney Australia. Resulting in the boycott of a number of the favored bodybuilders from this event including Frank Zane, Mike Mentzer and Boyer Coe. Franco Columbu followed Arnolds suit and came out…

Montreal Grand Prix 1981

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In the late 1970's the IFBB introduced a Grand Prix tour that enabled the leading bodybuilders ample opportunities to compete multiple times throughout the year. In 1981 Boyer Coe dominated these competitions winning 7 in total and placing in the other 3 events he entered. Boyer took the prize in Montreal. He was a…

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

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

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

Olympia ’81: Conclusion The Last Lap. Comments from Arnold and Joe (PART 4)

what really happened at the olympia?

Montreal Grand Prix 1981

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