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)
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The FIRST instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read all FOUR articles in order. The greatest booing contest of all time. 4,500 howling fans could not be wrong. Arnold laughed and laughed and laughed as his best friend Franco captured the '81 Mr Olympia. Rick…
The SECOND instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read all FOUR articles in order. The greatest booing contest of all time. 4,500 howling fans could not be wrong. Arnold laughed and laughed and laughed as his best friend Franco captured the '81 Mr Olympia. Rick…
The THIRD instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read all FOUR articles. The greatest booing contest of all time. 4,500 howling fans could not be wrong. Arnold laughed and laughed and laughed as his best friend Franco captured the '81 Mr Olympia. Rick Wayne it…
In the bodybuilding world of the '60s, God was 5'8" and weighed 215lbs, his name was Larry Scott. Rick Wayne, does as only he can, provides an exceptional recap of the first Mr Olympia! You almost feel that you are one of the 6,000 roaring fans that took over the Brooklyn Academy of Music on…
A flash report on the controversial 1980 Mr Olympia. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981)
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A Flash Report on the 1980 Mr Olympia result. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Nov 1980)
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A pictorial record of the top 12 in the 1984 Mr Olympia Source: Muscle & Co (Feb 1985)
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A Contest Report for the 1981 Mr Olympia Contest. The report is well balanced and does not raise any of the controversy linked to the results. It contains some superb photos of the top six competitors. Photos were taken by Chris Lund. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982)
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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)
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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)
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What an article! A unique MMI exclusive backstage at the 1981 Mr Olympia. The photos accompanying this article are exceptional. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Jul 1982)
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