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IFBB Mr Universe Mr Olympia 1975

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The Weider's held the IFBB Mr Universe and Mr Olympia contests in Pretoria, South Africa. 150 contestants and delegates of all races, represented 33 countries. This article provides a brief summary of the event that would later be the basis for 'Pumping Iron'. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #136 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

Mr Universe contest 1970

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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) Page 18 (Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971) …

from shepherd boy to king of the hill

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A great article on Franco Columbu. Franco discusses his upbringing and his journey to the USA. A must read for all Franco fans. Enjoy. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #22 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #23 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #24 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #25…

Schwarzenegger & tinerino win mr.universe titles in london

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The 1968 NABBA Mr Universe was a historical bodybuilding event for multiple reasons. Arnold Schwarzenegger wins his 1st professional title. Franco Columbu wins the most muscular award in the amateur competition and Dennis Tinerino wins the amateur title. Source: IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #34 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #35 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #36 -…

Olympia ’81: Conclusion The Last Lap. Comments from Arnold and Joe (PART 4)

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The FINAL instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read the first three before this. 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…

what really happened at the olympia?

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Conspiracy? Political Manipulation? Contest or Set-up? Hot on the heals of the highly disputed victory by Arnold in the 1980 Mr Olympia in Sydney Australia. Resulting in the boycott of a number of the favored bodybuilders from this event including Frank Zane, Mike Mentzer and Boyer Coe. Franco Columbu followed Arnolds suit and came out…

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IFBB Mr Universe Mr Olympia 1975

Mr Universe contest 1970

from shepherd boy to king of the hill

Schwarzenegger & tinerino win mr.universe titles in london

Olympia ’81: Conclusion The Last Lap. Comments from Arnold and Joe (PART 4)

what really happened at the olympia?

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