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1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024455Views 1Like 0Comments

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…

IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

ContestsDecember 20, 2023587Views 0Likes 0Comments

Before a wild crowd of 5,000 screaming fans at Columbu, Ohio's Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Frank Zane defeated pre-contest favorite Robby Robinson for the overall Olympia crown. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #10 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #11 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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)

1976 Mr Olympia

ContestsOctober 15, 2023234Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1976 Mr Olympia sees Frank Columbu win the first of two Mr Olympia crowns. He outpointed Frank Zane by 1 point to take the victory. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #4 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #5 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #6 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #7…

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…

The Greatest Olympia ever staged!

ContestsAugust 25, 2023356Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Oliva wins the first of his Olympia Crowns. He showed a rare combination of great size, definition and symmetry to beat out Harold Poole, Chuck Sipes and Dave Draper. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue June 1968) Page 27 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1968) Page 26 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue…

The History of the Mr Olympia

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023308Views 0Likes 0Comments

A brief article on the history of the Mr Olympia from it inception in 1965 up until 1979. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #22 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #23 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

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 -…

1979 Mr Olympia Line Up Battle

ContestsJuly 15, 2023344Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane wins the 1979 Mr Olympia. Here are some great shots from the event. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #5 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #6 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #7 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #8 - Australasian Muscle &…

Lee Haney We Told You SO!

TrainingJuly 11, 2023303Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lee Haney had just won the 1984 Mr Olympia title. He is a quick snapshot of his tricep training Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #27 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #28 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #29 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #30 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #31 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page…

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1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

Southern Gentleman expounds on the olympia

1976 Mr Olympia

My Olympia Comeback

Olympia Report Arnold’s Victory Creates Controversy & Bitterness

How I Won the Olympia

The Greatest Olympia ever staged!

The History of the Mr Olympia

Who will win the Olympia?

1979 Mr Olympia Line Up Battle

Lee Haney We Told You SO!

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