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1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024927Views 1Like 0Comments

Frank Zane captures his second Mr Olympia crown. Robby Robinson would finish 2nd and Roy Callendar 3rd. A disappointed and angered Kalman Szkalak, the 5th place finisher, expressed his disappointment with the now infamous "Nailed to the Cross!" pose. No doubt about it he felt that he was maliciously crucified. This 17…

IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

ContestsDecember 20, 2023752Views 0Likes 0Comments

Before a wild crowd of 5,000 screaming fans at Columbu, Ohio's Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Frank Zane defeated pre-contest favorite Robby Robinson for the overall Olympia crown. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #10 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #11 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

Reshaping The Muscle Mystique

InterviewsNovember 16, 2023417Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

The Golden Years of Bodybuilding

InterviewsNovember 15, 2023320Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article by Australia's Robert Nailon on the history of bodybuilding. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #166 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #167 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #168 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #169 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

A Fab’s Hero Scene in Mad Sq

ContestsNovember 14, 2023322Views 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, 2023516Views 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, 2023293Views 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, 2023402Views 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, 2023389Views 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, 2023393Views 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, 2023382Views 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, 2023441Views 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 -…

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1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

Reshaping The Muscle Mystique

The Golden Years of Bodybuilding

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?

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