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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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…
A collection of articles by some of the greats of bodybuilding that focus on lower leg development. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August 1967)
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After a fall out with the IFBB in 1975 Serge Nubret would compete in and win the 1976 NABBA Pro Universe. The amateur event would be dominated by two Japanese competitors Shigeru Sugita and Kozo Sudo. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977)
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The first annual Mr Olympus title. Dan Laurie's new initiative to rival the Weiders Mr Olympia. Sergio Oliva take the title despite being below idea condition. Serge Nubret was an unlucky second. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977)
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An infomercial for a Gym Gen III Adjustable Power Stand. Features Chris Dickerson, Chuck Sipes and Frank Zane. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 2)
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Arnolds comeback resulted in a seventh Olympia Victory. But many expert observers felt his victory was a miscarriage of justice and a setback to the sport. This 1980 Olympia report is one of the best I have read. Jack Neary does a wonderful job of covering all aspects of this most disputed event. Source: Muscle…
On March 1 1980 Paul Graham was able to conduct an interview with Chris Dickerson leading into the 1980 Mr Olympia. It touches on his background, training, diet and a whole lot more. Chris would ultimately finish a disputed second to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6)
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So who is going to win the 1980 Mr Olympia. if you could pick the top 5 you win a years subscription to Australasian Muscle & Fitness. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)
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Frank Zane wins the 1979 Mr Olympia. Here are some great shots from the event. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3)
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Great article on the 1970 Mr America title. Chris Dickerson wins the title from Ken Waller and a very young Casey Viator in third. Source: Muscular Development (Sep 1970)
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Roy Callender scores his second pro victory by winning Warren Lanman's Diamond Cup in Vancouver Canada. The first prize being a $25,000 flawless white diamond. He would beat out a stacked field including the likes of Chris Dickerson, Boyer Coe and a returning Larry Scott who had not competed since winning the 1966 Mr Olympia.…