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)
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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…
1980 Pennsylvania Grand Prix
Casey Viator wins his second Grand Prix of the session. He beat out Chris Dickerson (2nd), a much improved Roy Callender (3rd) and Robby Robinson (4th)
Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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1968 AAU Mr. USA. Chris Dickerson beats a loaded field to win The 1980 California Grand Prix. Robby Robinson, Casey Viator, Samir Bannout and Boyer Coe were other notable competitors. Source: Muscler & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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In the late 1970's the IFBB introduced a Grand Prix tour that enabled the leading bodybuilders ample opportunities to compete multiple times throughout the year. In 1981 Boyer Coe dominated these competitions winning 7 in total and placing in the other 3 events he entered. Boyer took the prize in Montreal. He was a…