The 1981 IFBB California Grand Prix was taken out by Chris Dickerson. He would win the majority of the Grand Prix in 1981 leading up to the Olympia. He had to fend off a strong challenge from Roy Callender to win this the second Grand Prix event of the season. The contest review is penned…
The contest report for the 1981 World Grand Prix Final. The event was held in Montreal Canada and Boyer Coe would edge out Albert Beckles for the title. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Sep1982)
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The contest report for the 1982 IFBB World Championships. The event was held in Atlantic City and Albert Beckles would edge out Boyer Coe for the title. 1960's legend Harold Poole was also in the competition. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Sep1982)…
Boyer Coe answers the questions of the fans on different bodybuilding topics. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981)
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In very Controversial fashion, Arnold Schwarzenegger emerged from a 5 year retirement to win his 7th Mr Olympia title on October, 4 1980 in Sydney Australia. This a a flash report of the contest. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981)
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Professional bodybuilding was becoming a reality for the IFBB in 1978. The Night of the Champions was part of a series of competitions that would later progress to the Grand Prix. This event was star studded and Robby Robinson would be the ultimate champion on the night. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4)
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Robert Nailon from Australia provides a brief overview of his experience at the 1978 Mr Olympia. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4)
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Frank Zane captures his second Mr Olympia crown. Robby Robinson would finish 2nd and Roy Callendar 3rd. A disappointed and angered Kalman Szkalak, the 5th place finisher, expressed his disappointment with the now infamous "Nailed to the Cross!" pose. No doubt about it he felt that he was maliciously crucified. This 17…
Before a wild crowd of 5,000 screaming fans at Columbu, Ohio's Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Frank Zane defeated pre-contest favorite Robby Robinson for the overall Olympia crown. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3)
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Dennis Tinerino would outpoint a great field to win the 1967 Jr Mr America title. He would also win the most muscular award as well. He would go on to win the Mr America title in the upcoming weeks. Other notables in the contest were Boyer Coe and Chris Dickerson. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August…
An interesting interview with Boyer Coe shortly after his 4th place finish at the 1980 Mr Olympia. Boyer expresses his options on the judging, back stage confrontations and the fallout. Source: Muscle Digest (June 1981)
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A great interview with 3 bodybuilding greats - Reg Park, Larry Scott and Boyer Coe. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977)
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