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Mr Olympia Flash Report

ContestsFebruary 1, 2024368Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

InterviewsDecember 16, 2023256Views 0Likes 0Comments

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)

My Olympia Comeback

ContestsSeptember 8, 2023312Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold provides insight into how he came about to deciding to return to competition. He also touches on the aftermath of his victory to capture his 7th Olympia crown. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #6 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #7 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #148 - Muscle…

Olympia Report Arnold’s Victory Creates Controversy & Bitterness

ContestsSeptember 7, 2023288Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnolds comeback resulted in a seventh Olympia Victory. But many expert observers felt his victory was a miscarriage of justice and a setback to the sport. This 1980 Olympia report is one of the best I have read. Jack Neary does a wonderful job of covering all aspects of this most disputed event. Source: Muscle…

How I Won the Olympia

ContestsSeptember 2, 2023305Views 0Likes 0Comments

A must read! Arnold discusses his 1980 Mr Olympia victory. He touches on his reasons for entry, the secrecy behind it, the injury that almost derailed and the reaction to his victory. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #14 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #15 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Chris Dickerson Talks Bodybuilding

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023256Views 0Likes 0Comments

On March 1 1980 Paul Graham was able to conduct an interview with Chris Dickerson leading into the 1980 Mr Olympia. It touches on his background, training, diet and a whole lot more. Chris would ultimately finish a disputed second to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #41 - Australasian Muscle…

Olympia 1980: What effect will it have on Australian Bodybuilding?

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023350Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bodybuilding only appealed to the hardcore fans in the late 1970's in Australian. Would the Olympia change this? I have also include details of the committee, judges and program for those interested (prior to finalization) Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #22 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #23 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Bill Pearl ‘the All Time Great’

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023316Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the all time greats Bill Pearl will be in charge of the judging panel at the 1980 Mr Olympia. This was not to be the case. Bill excused himself due to his association with 2nd place competitor Chris Dickerson. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #57 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Who will win the Olympia?

ContestsAugust 2, 2023316Views 0Likes 0Comments

So who is going to win the 1980 Mr Olympia. if you could pick the top 5 you win a years subscription to Australasian Muscle & Fitness. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #21 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #26 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #27 -…

IFBB Code of Ethics

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023226Views 0Likes 0Comments

A copy of the 1980 IFBB Code of Ethics for anyone that is interested. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #24 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #25 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

The Legendary Reg Park (1980 Mr Olympia Guest Poser)

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023347Views 0Likes 0Comments

The excitement was building as the 1980 Mr Olympia was on the horizon. The legendary Reg Park would be a special guest poser. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #17 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

Mike Mentzer: ‘Why I’ll Win the 1980 Olympia’

InterviewsJuly 19, 2023344Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer discusses his plans to capture the 1980 Mr Olympia in Sydney Australia. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.5) Page #15 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.5) Page #16 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.5) Page #17 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.5)

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Mr Olympia Flash Report

Southern Gentleman expounds on the olympia

My Olympia Comeback

Olympia Report Arnold’s Victory Creates Controversy & Bitterness

How I Won the Olympia

Chris Dickerson Talks Bodybuilding

Olympia 1980: What effect will it have on Australian Bodybuilding?

Bill Pearl ‘the All Time Great’

Who will win the Olympia?

IFBB Code of Ethics

The Legendary Reg Park (1980 Mr Olympia Guest Poser)

Mike Mentzer: ‘Why I’ll Win the 1980 Olympia’

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