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IFBB Grand Prix New England & New York

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Contest reports on the IFBB 1981 New England and New York Grand Prix events. Albert Beckles would win the New England contest but fall short of Chris Dickerson in the New York event. This would be the 46 year old Beckles first victory since the 1971 Mr Universe! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page…

Atlantic City Showdown

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Veteran Bodybuilder Albert Beckles, England's ageless wonder, guns down the competition at the 1982 Professional World Tiles. Boyer Coe would finish 2nd with Johnny Fuller 3rd. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (June 1982) Page #40 - Muscle & Fitness (Jun 1982) Page…

European Grand Prix

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Show report for both the Belgium and Wales Grand Prix from 1981. Boyer Coe would continue his dominant display and win both events. Albert Beckles and Jusup Wilkosz would fill the remaining placings Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #74 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #75 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #76…

Viator Supreme in Steel City

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In a line stacked with talent Casey Viator proves to good in the 1980 Pennsylvania Grand Prix. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (September 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (Sep 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (Sep 1980) Page #12 -…

The 1981 New York Night of the Champions

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Chris Dickerson confirms his dominance of the 1981 Grand Prix Circuit with another win at the IFBB Night of the Champions. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981) Page #33 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #34 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #35 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #36 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page…

Dickerson Wins California Grand Prix (Part 2)

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Part 2 of the contest report for the 1981 IFBB California Grand Prix won by Chris Dickerson. PLEASE READ PART 1 BEFOREHAND. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981) Page #25 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #26 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #27 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #28 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981)

Dickerson Wins California Grand Prix (Part 1)

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A contest report that covers the 1981 IFBB California Grand Prix won by Chris Dickerson. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #25 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #26 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #27 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #28 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981)

First Stop: Miami Florida Grand Prix….

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Chris Dickerson edges out Casey Viator in an incredibly close finish to take the $6000 winners cheque and the title. The highlight for me was the return of Steve Michalik to competition only for years after a life threatening auto accident. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his…

IFBB Pro World Championship

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What a competition! Mohamed Makkawy would dominate the free posing round to come from behind to win the 1983 IFBB Pro World Championships ahead of Greg DeFerro and Lee Haney (making his professional debut). The field of 16 boasted no less than 8 Mr America's, 2 Mr internationals and 9 Mr Universe titleholders. THIS ARTICLE…

Cory is Miss and Al’s a Hit in Montreal

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A great contest report on the 1984 Miss Olympia and the Men's World Grand Prix Final. Source: Muscle & Co (Mar 1985) Page #12 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #13 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #14 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #15 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page…

The Montreal Grand Prix Final

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Boyer Coe narrowly beats out Al Beckles to win the 1981. Unfortunately, for Beckles the wrong posing music was played during his free posing routine. This oversight might have cost him the title. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1982) Page #5 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1982) Page #6 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1982) Page #7 - Bodybuilding Monthly…

California Grand Prix – Mr Magic Shines Again

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The 1981 IFBB California Grand Prix was taken out by Chris Dickerson. He would win the majority of the Grand Prix in 1981 leading up to the Olympia. He had to fend off a strong challenge from Roy Callender to win this the second Grand Prix event of the season. The contest review is penned…

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IFBB Grand Prix New England & New York

Atlantic City Showdown

European Grand Prix

Viator Supreme in Steel City

The 1981 New York Night of the Champions

Dickerson Wins California Grand Prix (Part 2)

Dickerson Wins California Grand Prix (Part 1)

First Stop: Miami Florida Grand Prix….

IFBB Pro World Championship

Cory is Miss and Al’s a Hit in Montreal

The Montreal Grand Prix Final

California Grand Prix – Mr Magic Shines Again

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