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More Olympia Impressions

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024195Views0Likes0Comments
Robert Nailon from Australia provides a brief overview of his experience at the 1978 Mr Olympia. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #100 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #101 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #102 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #103 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

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1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024424Views1Like0Comments
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…

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The AFAB Championships

ContestsJanuary 6, 2024269Views0Likes0Comments
The 1977 IFBB Mr America was dominated by Danny Padilla.  Danny would win the Lightweight Division  before taking the overall title.  The massive Pete Grymkowski was the HeavyWeight winner whilst Roger Callard won the Middle Weight division.  A great read with plenty of photos from the competition. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #120 -…

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IFBB World and European Championships

ContestsJanuary 5, 2024421Views0Likes0Comments
The 1977 IFBB Mr Universe (World Championships) were held in Nimes, France.  It was a great competition.  Danny Padilla out scored Mohamad Makkawy (LightWeight), Roy Callender won the MiddleWeight class.  In the HeavyWeight division Kalman Szkalak come from behind winning the posedown 11 to 10 to beat a very disappointed Mike Mentzer.   Source: MuscleMag International…

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The first annual Gold’s Classic

ContestsNovember 9, 2023279Views0Likes0Comments
The First Annual Gold's Classic was held in Santa Monica, California in 1976. The list of guest posers was incredible and included Lou Ferrigno, Bill Grant, Sergio Oliva, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson and Kalman Szkalak.  Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane were also  in attendance.   As for the competitions.  Tony Pearson won the Teenage Division in…

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World Championships 1976

ContestsNovember 4, 2023555Views0Likes0Comments
The IFBB Mr Universe / World Championship was a great event.  The field was stacked with some of the best amateurs' of the time.  Mohamed Makkawy, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson, Mike Mentzer were the key attractions.   Mohamed Makkawy (Light Weight), Robby Robinson (Middle Weight) and Roger Walker (Heavy Weight) where the class winners.  Robby Robinson…

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Muscle in the Garden

ContestsMay 24, 2023230Views0Likes0Comments
Madison Square Garden, September 27, 1975 hosted the AABA Mr USA and IFBB Mr World competitions.  Danny Padilla would take the Mr America title whilst Robby Robinson won the Mr World.  Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #84 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #85 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #86 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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The Columbus Diary

ContestsApril 4, 2023537Views0Likes0Comments
An extensive and comprehensive review of the 1979 World Bodybuilding Championships, Mr International and the Mr Olympia.  A great read for any bodybuilding enthusiast. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #30 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #31 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #33…

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