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

ContestsApril 23, 2024185Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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Mr World

ContestsApril 11, 2024164Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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1981 Mr. Olympia Report

ContestsMarch 9, 2024157Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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Backstage at the ’81 Olympia

ContestsFebruary 7, 2024193Views0Likes0Comments
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 -…

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Franco Today

InterviewsJanuary 24, 2024227Views0Likes0Comments
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)

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Watching them Grow

InterviewsJanuary 23, 2024234Views0Likes0Comments
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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Reshaping The Muscle Mystique

InterviewsNovember 16, 2023184Views0Likes0Comments
A reprint of Laurel Delp's article on bodybuilding in The Soho Weekly News, New York. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #34 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #35 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #36 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #37 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #38 - MuscleMag International Annual…

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1976 Mr Olympia

ContestsOctober 15, 2023176Views0Likes0Comments
The 1976 Mr Olympia sees Frank Columbu win the first of two Mr Olympia crowns.  He outpointed Frank Zane by 1 point to take the victory. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #4 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #5 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #6 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #7…

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