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Mr Olympia – A time to remember

ContestsJuly 4, 2024210Views 0Likes 0Comments

Roger Schwab provides an excellent contest report on the 1976 Mr Olympia. Franco Columbu would edge out Frank Zane to win his class before outpointing Ken Waller for the overall title. Robby Robinson would win the Mr International in convincing style. Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #35 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #60 - IronMan (Jan…

Solving Your Training Problems (Oct 78)

InterviewsJune 10, 2024128Views 0Likes 0Comments

Franco answers the readers questions. This months queries are around around Chiropractic School, inner pectoral development and knee injuries. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #118 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #128 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

How I cut the giants down to size

InterviewsMay 19, 2024144Views 0Likes 0Comments

Franco Columbu proves that you can compete with the big boy's even with a 6 inch height disadvantage. He explains how he cuts them down to size! Enjoy! Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1971) Page #19 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #20 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #21 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar…

Olympia ’81: There was more going on in Columbus than met the judges’ eyes (PART 1)

ContestsApril 23, 2024263Views 0Likes 0Comments

The FIRST instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read all FOUR articles in order. The greatest booing contest of all time. 4,500 howling fans could not be wrong. Arnold laughed and laughed and laughed as his best friend Franco captured the '81 Mr Olympia. Rick…

Olympia ’81: The Worlds Top Physiques and a Tense Crowd Prepare for the Outcome. Did they get what they Deserved? (PART 2)

ContestsApril 23, 2024213Views 0Likes 0Comments

The SECOND instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read all FOUR articles in order. The greatest booing contest of all time. 4,500 howling fans could not be wrong. Arnold laughed and laughed and laughed as his best friend Franco captured the '81 Mr Olympia. Rick…

Olympia ’81: Four thousand voices rise in protest – and a familiar name ins on their lips! (PART 3)

ContestsApril 23, 2024212Views 0Likes 0Comments

The THIRD instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read all FOUR articles. The greatest booing contest of all time. 4,500 howling fans could not be wrong. Arnold laughed and laughed and laughed as his best friend Franco captured the '81 Mr Olympia. Rick Wayne lays…

Mr World

ContestsApril 11, 2024202Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1970 "Mr. World" contest was held before a crowd of 5,000 enthusiastic spectators in the luxurious Veterans Memorial Auditorium. To ensure that we could again savor this rich fare, ABC "Wide World of Sport" were there to record the event for television-the first time such an event would be seen on 50 million screens…

1981 Mr. Olympia Report

ContestsMarch 9, 2024176Views 0Likes 0Comments

A Contest Report for the 1981 Mr Olympia Contest. The report is well balanced and does not raise any of the controversy linked to the results. It contains some superb photos of the top six competitors. Photos were taken by Chris Lund. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #6 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #7…

Arnold’s 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy

ContestsFebruary 22, 2024221Views 0Likes 0Comments

What an article! Joe Gold, Bill Pearl, Dan Howard, Franco Columbu, Chris Dickerson, Frank Zane, Boyer Coe and Mike Mentzer provide their candid opinions in the aftermath of the 1980 Mr Olympia. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #22 -…

Backstage at the ’81 Olympia

ContestsFebruary 7, 2024214Views 0Likes 0Comments

What an article! A unique MMI exclusive backstage at the 1981 Mr Olympia. The photos accompanying this article are exceptional. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #14 - MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #15 - MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #16 -…

Franco Today

InterviewsJanuary 24, 2024252Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on the Franco Columbu in retirement after his 1976 Mr Olympia victory. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #230 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #231 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #232 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #233 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

Watching them Grow

InterviewsJanuary 23, 2024272Views 0Likes 0Comments

Some early photos of some of the greats before they reached their full potential. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #122 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #123 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #124 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #125 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #126 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #127 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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Mr Olympia – A time to remember

Solving Your Training Problems (Oct 78)

How I cut the giants down to size

Olympia ’81: There was more going on in Columbus than met the judges’ eyes (PART 1)

Olympia ’81: The Worlds Top Physiques and a Tense Crowd Prepare for the Outcome. Did they get what they Deserved? (PART 2)

Olympia ’81: Four thousand voices rise in protest – and a familiar name ins on their lips! (PART 3)

Mr World

1981 Mr. Olympia Report

Arnold’s 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy

Backstage at the ’81 Olympia

Franco Today

Watching them Grow

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