Mr Olympia 1980 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Zane Reframing The Nightmare

InterviewsNovember 11, 2024392Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane provides insight into his life threatening injury in the lead up to the 1980 Mr Olympia. He also provides comment on the event. A must read! Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #62 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #63 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #159 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #167 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

“Once Upon a Time in Australia”

BlogOctober 29, 2024631Views 1Like 0Comments

"A RAW AND UNCENSORED VIEW OF THE 1980 MR OLYMPIA!" What is presented below is an anonymous piece of bodybuilding literature penned in 2015 for a select group that was aptly titled “Once Upon a Time in Australia”. I first heard about this article about a half a dozen years ago and did everything…

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

ContestsSeptember 29, 2024347Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

ContestsSeptember 26, 2024381Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

ContestsSeptember 25, 2024220Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Arnolds Lucky Seven?

ContestsAugust 10, 2024652Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

ContestsJune 10, 2024253Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

InterviewsJune 9, 2024254Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

ContestsApril 9, 2024208Views 0Likes 0Comments

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!!

ContestsApril 2, 2024221Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

ContestsFebruary 23, 2024264Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

ContestsFebruary 22, 2024265Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 -…

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Zane Reframing The Nightmare

“Once Upon a Time in Australia”

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

Arnolds 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

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