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Olympia ’81: Four thousand voices rise in protest – and a familiar name ins on their lips! (PART 3)

ContestsApril 23, 2024231Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 lays…

The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

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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…

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)

1984 Gallery of Olympians: New York

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A pictorial record of the top 12 in the 1984 Mr Olympia Source: Muscle & Co (Feb 1985) Page #64 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #65 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #66 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #67 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #68 - Muscle &…

1981 Mr. Olympia Report

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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) Page #6 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #7…

Arnold answers in rebuttal to the Olympia Controversy

ContestsFebruary 23, 2024235Views 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, 2024241Views 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 -…

Backstage at the ’81 Olympia

ContestsFebruary 7, 2024232Views 0Likes 0Comments

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) Page #14 - MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #15 - MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #16 -…

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…

More Olympia Impressions

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Robert Nailon from Australia provides a brief overview of his experience at the 1978 Mr Olympia. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #100 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #101 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #102 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #103 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

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Frank Zane captures his second Mr Olympia crown. Robby Robinson would finish 2nd and Roy Callendar 3rd. A disappointed and angered Kalman Szkalak, the 5th place finisher, expressed his disappointment with the now infamous "Nailed to the Cross!" pose. No doubt about it he felt that he was maliciously crucified. This 17…

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Olympia ’81: Four thousand voices rise in protest – and a familiar name ins on their lips! (PART 3)

The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

The Twin Peaked Pyramid

Arnold Schwarzenegger Wins the 1980 Olympia!!

1984 Gallery of Olympians: New York

1981 Mr. Olympia Report

Arnold answers in rebuttal to the Olympia Controversy

Arnold’s 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy

Backstage at the ’81 Olympia

Mr Olympia Flash Report

More Olympia Impressions

1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

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