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IFBB Mr & Miss Eastern United States

ContestsNovember 13, 2023191Views0Likes0Comments
George Snyder in his first promotion handles the 1976 IFBB Eastern USA championships like a professional showman. Ray Mentzer edged out Charles Thomas to win his first major bodybuilding show.  Whilst  April Nicotra took out the female title.  Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robby Robinson were guest posers at the event. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977) …

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The first annual Gold’s Classic

ContestsNovember 9, 2023256Views0Likes0Comments
The First Annual Gold's Classic was held in Santa Monica, California in 1976. The list of guest posers was incredible and included Lou Ferrigno, Bill Grant, Sergio Oliva, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson and Kalman Szkalak.  Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane were also  in attendance.   As for the competitions.  Tony Pearson won the Teenage Division in…

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World Championships 1976

ContestsNovember 4, 2023428Views0Likes0Comments
The IFBB Mr Universe / World Championship was a great event.  The field was stacked with some of the best amateurs' of the time.  Mohamed Makkawy, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson, Mike Mentzer were the key attractions.   Mohamed Makkawy (Light Weight), Robby Robinson (Middle Weight) and Roger Walker (Heavy Weight) where the class winners.  Robby Robinson…

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The WBBG Super Show New York

ContestsOctober 29, 2023279Views1Like0Comments
The first annual Mr Olympus title.  Dan Laurie's new initiative to rival the Weiders Mr Olympia.  Sergio Oliva take the title despite being below idea condition.  Serge Nubret was an unlucky second. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #80 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #81 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #112 -…

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Where to from here?

InterviewsOctober 16, 2023193Views0Likes0Comments
Another gem from the best bodybuilding writer of all time - Rick Wayne. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #18 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #19 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #20 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #21 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

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An MMI interview with Serge Nubret

InterviewsOctober 16, 2023364Views1Like0Comments
An excellent interview with Serge Nubret in 1976.  It covers his unusual diet and training methodologies amongst other topics. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #9 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #10 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #11 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #12 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #13…

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1976 AFAB / IFBB Contests

ContestsOctober 15, 2023221Views0Likes0Comments
A number of Flash Reports covering 1976 AFAB competitions. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #26 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #27 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #28 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #29 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #30 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

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