Great article on the 1969 AAU Jr Mr America. Boyer Coe would win the overall title from Chris Dickerson. The youthful Coe presented a greatly improved physique from prior competitions to overcome Chris Dickerson who was not quiet at his peak.
Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1969)
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Great article on the 1969 AAU Mr America. Boyer Coe would win the overall title from Chris Dickerson and Ken Waller. He would win by the narrowest of margins (1/4 point). Boyer would also win the most muscular and best arms awards. Whilst Chris would win Best Legs and Ken would win Best Back. Source:…
The decade of 1960 saw a significant change in the evolution of bodybuilding. It was the decade of progress. On every aspect bodybuilding and the standard of the physique was pushed to a higher level than what many of the time thought was possible. The 60’s saw significant advancements in training, diet and of course…
A great article on a young Boyer Coe. Provides some insight into his background and his introduction to weight training. We also learn a bit about his training and diet as he prepares for competitions. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1969)
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The 1970 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest contests of all time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger one the Professional show and Frank Zane won the Amateur version.
This report gives a brief overview of the contests and also provides detail on the judging.
A must read.
Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jan 1971)
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1979 Mr Olympia. Report by Chris Lund Great article recapping Chris Lund's experience at the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980)
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1974 NABBA Mr Universe
Chris Dickerson beats out Boyer Coe and Tony Emmott in his class before being awarded the overall title. Roy Duval won the overall Amateur title.
Source: Health & Strength (Issue Nov 1974)
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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)
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1968 AAU Mr. USA.
Chris Dickerson beats a loaded field to win this very prestigious title. He was a clear winner from Boyer Coe. Steve Reno and Ken Waller were other notable competitors.
Source: IronMan (Issue Nov 1968)
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With Boyer Coe and others boycotting the 1981 Mr Olympia Boyer had to refocus his competitive spirit. He needed to establish himself as the Number One bodybuilder through other means. He had a fantastic year scoping the large majority of the Grand Prix events. Rick Wayne explains how he did it.
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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…