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Mr Universe contest Part #2

Chest Yorton win the 1966 NABBA Mr Universe handing newcomer Arnold Schwarzenegger his first defeat. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #32 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #33 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #52 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #53…

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Reshaping The Muscle Mystique

A reprint of Laurel Delp's article on bodybuilding in The Soho Weekly News, New York. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #34 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #35 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #36 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #37 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #38 - MuscleMag International Annual…

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So Long Arnold!

At 28 years old the 'Austrian Oak' has retured from bodybuilding competition.  Obviously, he would return in 1980.  But this was still to come.  A great interview for all to read! Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #102 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #103 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #104 - MuscleMag…

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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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