Mr Olympia 1980 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

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…

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 -…

More About the Olympia

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A great article on the 1980 Mr Olympia by Australian correspondent Vince Basile. A very good analysis that is well worth the read! Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #24 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #25 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #26 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #71 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #72 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #74 -…

Man on the Cover – Roger Walker

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A great article on Roger Walker. It provides a bit of a history on him and also outlines his training for the 1980 Mr Olympia contest. A must read! Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #12 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #13 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #14 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #87 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #88…

The Twin Peaked Pyramid

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A flash report on the controversial 1980 Mr Olympia. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #50 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #51 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981)

Arnold Schwarzenegger Wins the 1980 Olympia!!

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A Flash Report on the 1980 Mr Olympia result. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Nov 1980) Page #48 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980)

Arnold answers in rebuttal to the Olympia Controversy

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Arnold gives his side of the story in the aftermath of the 1980 Mr Olympia. A great read! THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #35 - Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #74 - Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #91 -…

Arnold’s 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy

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What an article! Joe Gold, Bill Pearl, Dan Howard, Franco Columbu, Chris Dickerson, Frank Zane, Boyer Coe and Mike Mentzer provide their candid opinions in the aftermath of the 1980 Mr Olympia. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #22 -…

Mr Olympia Flash Report

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In very Controversial fashion, Arnold Schwarzenegger emerged from a 5 year retirement to win his 7th Mr Olympia title on October, 4 1980 in Sydney Australia. This a a flash report of the contest. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #44 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page…

Southern Gentleman expounds on the olympia

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An interesting interview with Boyer Coe shortly after his 4th place finish at the 1980 Mr Olympia. Boyer expresses his options on the judging, back stage confrontations and the fallout. Source: Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #78 - Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #79 - Muscle Digest (June 1981)

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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

Arnold Lucky Seven?

More About the Olympia

Man on the Cover – Roger Walker

The Twin Peaked Pyramid

Arnold Schwarzenegger Wins the 1980 Olympia!!

Arnold answers in rebuttal to the Olympia Controversy

Arnold’s 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy

Mr Olympia Flash Report

Southern Gentleman expounds on the olympia

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