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A Fab’s Hero Scene in Mad Sq

ContestsNovember 14, 2023126Views 0Likes 0Comments

On 2 October 1976 The Felt Forum hosted the IFBB Mr America, Mr Western Hemisphere and the Miss Americana Contests. Over 2,000 fans saw Mike Mentzer edge out Danny Padilla for the Mr America title. Darcy Beckles would win the Western Hemisphere contest whilst Marilyn Pearson would take out the Miss Americana title. Frank Zane…

1976 Mr Olympia

ContestsOctober 15, 2023136Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Weighty words of wisdom

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023128Views 0Likes 0Comments

An infomercial for a Gym Gen III Adjustable Power Stand. Features Chris Dickerson, Chuck Sipes and Frank Zane. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 2) Page #15 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #16 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #17 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2)

Impressions of Zane Haven

InterviewsSeptember 29, 2023204Views 0Likes 0Comments

A neat little article on Zane Haven, Frank Zane's training center in Palm Springs, USA. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #60 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #61 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

Olympia Report Arnold’s Victory Creates Controversy & Bitterness

ContestsSeptember 7, 2023169Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnolds comeback resulted in a seventh Olympia Victory. But many expert observers felt his victory was a miscarriage of justice and a setback to the sport. This 1980 Olympia report is one of the best I have read. Jack Neary does a wonderful job of covering all aspects of this most disputed event. Source: Muscle…

Frank Zane’s Corner The Bodybuilder’s training diet

InterviewsAugust 30, 2023176Views 0Likes 0Comments

What should a bodybuilders diet consist of? Who better than Frank Zane to let you know! Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue June 1968) Page 28 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969)

The History of the Mr Olympia

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023189Views 0Likes 0Comments

A brief article on the history of the Mr Olympia from it inception in 1965 up until 1979. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #22 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #23 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

Who will win the Olympia?

ContestsAugust 2, 2023191Views 0Likes 0Comments

So who is going to win the 1980 Mr Olympia. if you could pick the top 5 you win a years subscription to Australasian Muscle & Fitness. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #21 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #26 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #27 -…

1979 Mr Olympia Line Up Battle

ContestsJuly 15, 2023213Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane wins the 1979 Mr Olympia. Here are some great shots from the event. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #5 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #6 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #7 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #8 - Australasian Muscle &…

Can Zane Do it Again?

InterviewsJuly 12, 2023152Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane winner of both the 1977 and 1978 Mr Olympia was preparing for a crack at the 1979 title. This is a great Editorial by Paul Graham. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #42 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #43 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #44…

Frank Zane A Touch of Class

InterviewsMay 25, 2023154Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane toured Australia in 1975. Robert Nailon had a chance to meet with Frank for this quick interview. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #152 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #153 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76)

IFBB Mr Universe Mr Olympia 1975

ContestsMay 23, 2023958Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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A Fab’s Hero Scene in Mad Sq

1976 Mr Olympia

Weighty words of wisdom

Impressions of Zane Haven

Olympia Report Arnold’s Victory Creates Controversy & Bitterness

Frank Zane’s Corner The Bodybuilder’s training diet

The History of the Mr Olympia

Who will win the Olympia?

1979 Mr Olympia Line Up Battle

Can Zane Do it Again?

Frank Zane A Touch of Class

IFBB Mr Universe Mr Olympia 1975

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