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My Olympia Comeback

Arnold  provides insight into how he came about to deciding to return to competition.  He also touches on the aftermath of his victory to capture his 7th Olympia crown. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981)  Page #6 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #7 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #148 - Muscle…

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How I Won the Olympia

A must read! Arnold discusses his 1980 Mr Olympia victory.  He touches on his reasons for entry, the secrecy behind it, the injury that almost derailed and the reaction to his victory. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10)  Page #14 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #15 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

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1980 Mr Olympia for Australia

News had just broke that the 1980 Mr Olympia would be held in Sydney Australia.  Promoter, Paul Graham, place this article in the 2nd addition of his Australasian Muscle & Fitness Magazine which gave a brief outline of things to come.  Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.2)  Page #34 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

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Arnold in Erie

On the 23rd February 1975 Arnold Schwarzenegger conducted a bodybuilding clinic in Erie Pennsylvania.   After some demonstrations and posing he addressed some questions on Training, Steroids,  Food Supplements, Joe Weider, Nautilus Equipment, Strength and other well know physique men of the time.  A great read. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #107 - MuscleMag…

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IFBB Mr Universe Mr Olympia 1975

The Weider's held the IFBB Mr Universe and Mr Olympia contests in Pretoria, South Africa.  150 contestants and delegates of all races, represented 33 countries.  This article provides a brief summary of the event that would later be the basis for 'Pumping Iron'. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #136 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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