Mr Olympia – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Seven-Time Winner Predicts the 1981 Mr Olympia Will Be The Greatest Ever!

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Joe Gold pens an article on Arnold Schwarzenegger. He provides a bit of insight into the man and his promotion of the upcoming 1981 Mr Olmypia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #84 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #85 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #127 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #128…

Mr Olympia Is No Popularity Contest It Has No Room For Purring Pussycats

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Rick Wayne catches up with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the filming of Conan the Barbarian and shortly after the aftermath of the 1980 Mr Olympia. Arnold addresses some of the critical issues raised by his victory. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #48 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #49 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct…

Mr Olympia Revisited It’s A Long Way From The Brooklyn Academy Of Music To The Sydney Opera House

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Rick Wayne pens an interesting article of the photography of George Butler at the 1980 Mr Olympia. The article contains some amazing photographs of the competitors prior, during and after the competition. Definitely take a look! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #86 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #87 - Muscle & Fitness…

Quest for the Perfect Physique – Zane In Form To Take Title Again

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An excellent article in the Australian Newspaper Publication the "Daily Telegraph" released days before (September 29 1980) the 1980 Mr Olympia . The two page feature contains three major articles and a number of local bodybuilding and fitness advertisements which is very cool to see. The article does not make any mention of Arnolds entry…

Zane Takes the Hat Trick

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A short contest report on the 1979 Mr Olympia contest. Frank Zane would prove too dominate in the posedown and easily account for Mike Mentzer and Boyer Coe. This would be his third consecutive title. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #3 Jan-Feb 1980) Page #6 - Muscle Australia (Issue #3 Jan-Feb 1980) Page #7 - Muscle Australia…

A Gallery of Contest Greats

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A great article that covers 12 of the key contests of 1968. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY DOUG SWEENEY, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (February 1969) Page #14 - Muscle Training Illustrated (February 1969) Page #15 - Muscle Training Illustrated (February 1969) Page #16 - Muscle Training Illustrated (February 1969) Page #17…

World Bodybuilding Championships in Pretoria, South Africa

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A comprehensive report on the 1975 IFBB Mr Universe. This contest was predominately featured in 'Pumping Iron'. It must be noted that the article incorrectly refers to Danny Padilla as being a guest poser. In actual fact, he was excluded from the short man category to enable two American's in the tall man class. This…

Arnold Lucky Seven?

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MuscleMag International's 1980 Mr Olympia contest report. A short but sweet article that packs some punch! THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: Musclemag International (March 1981) Page #22 - MuscleMag International (March 1981) Page #23 - MuscleMag International (March 1981) Page #24 - MuscleMag International (March 1981) Page #25 -…

Do you have what it take to be an Olympian?

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Mike Mentzer shares his views on what it take to be an Olympian. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1982) Page #72 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #73 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #74 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #75 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #151 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page…

The 1982 IFBB Mr Olympia

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After two consecutive 2nd place finishes Chris Dickerson wins the Olympia Crown. He would edge out 3-time winner Frank Zane and an imposing Casey Viator. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1983) Page #32 - MuscleMag International (May 1983) Page #33 - MuscleMag International (May…

I must win the Olympia

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An editorial on Bertil Fox and his lead up to the 1982 Mr Olympia as told by Rick Wayne. Bertl would finish 8th in the event behind Chris Dickerson. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1982) Page #62 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #63 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #64 - Muscle & Fitness…

Mr Olympia – A time to remember

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Roger Schwab provides an excellent contest report on the 1976 Mr Olympia. Franco Columbu would edge out Frank Zane to win his class before outpointing Ken Waller for the overall title. Robby Robinson would win the Mr International in convincing style. Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #35 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #60 - IronMan (Jan…

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Seven-Time Winner Predicts the 1981 Mr Olympia Will Be The Greatest Ever!

Mr Olympia Is No Popularity Contest It Has No Room For Purring Pussycats

Mr Olympia Revisited It’s A Long Way From The Brooklyn Academy Of Music To The Sydney Opera House

Quest for the Perfect Physique – Zane In Form To Take Title Again

Zane Takes the Hat Trick

A Gallery of Contest Greats

World Bodybuilding Championships in Pretoria, South Africa

Arnold Lucky Seven?

Do you have what it take to be an Olympian?

The 1982 IFBB Mr Olympia

I must win the Olympia

Mr Olympia – A time to remember

a look back at bodybuilding history