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

ContestsSeptember 25, 2024187Views 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…

Zane Takes the Hat Trick

ContestsSeptember 11, 2024158Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

ContestsAugust 18, 2024142Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

TrainingAugust 15, 2024191Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Arnolds Lucky Seven?

ContestsAugust 10, 2024466Views 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 -…

Do you have what it take to be an Olympian?

InterviewsJuly 28, 2024182Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

ContestsJuly 20, 2024266Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

InterviewsJuly 11, 2024163Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

ContestsJuly 4, 2024233Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

More About the Olympia

ContestsJune 10, 2024211Views 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 -…

Olympia ’81: There was more going on in Columbus than met the judges’ eyes (PART 1)

ContestsApril 23, 2024283Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Olympia ’81: The Worlds Top Physiques and a Tense Crowd Prepare for the Outcome. Did they get what they Deserved? (PART 2)

ContestsApril 23, 2024234Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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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

Arnolds 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

More About the Olympia

Olympia ’81: There was more going on in Columbus than met the judges’ eyes (PART 1)

Olympia ’81: The Worlds Top Physiques and a Tense Crowd Prepare for the Outcome. Did they get what they Deserved? (PART 2)

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