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1981 Mr. Olympia Report

ContestsMarch 9, 2024216Views0Likes0Comments
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, 2024256Views0Likes0Comments
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, 2024336Views0Likes0Comments
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, 2024328Views0Likes0Comments
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, 2023259Views0Likes0Comments
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, 2023234Views0Likes0Comments
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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I challenge you Casey Viator

InterviewsAugust 20, 2023391Views0Likes0Comments
The muscle magazine wars were well underway.  Weider had his stars and promoted them heavily in both his magazines and the advertisements within them.  Hoffman (Muscular Development), Redar (Iron Man) and Lurie (Muscle Training Illustrated) were the competition and promoted the stars that Weider couldn't entice or overlooked.  Casey Viator was the next big thing…

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Muscle in the Garden

ContestsMay 24, 2023257Views0Likes0Comments
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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