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Mr Universe 71 (Mr Olympia 71)

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An excellent contest report by Wayne Gallasch on the 1971 IFBB Mr Olympia / Universe competition. Albert Beckles would be judged the overall Mr Universe winner after initially placing 2nd in his class. In an act of extreme sportsmanship Ahmet Enunlu, who was judged the winner, mounted the 2nd position on the rostrum. The great…

Pro Mr Universe, Mr International

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Jusup Wilkosz would take the Pro Universe title and Andrea Cahling would become the Mr International champ. This is an excellent contest report on both events. The contest in the wake of the 1980 Mr Olympia was promoted by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Many of the top competitors boycotted the event due to what they felt was…

The Greatest Show On Earth

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A contest report on the 1960 IFBB Mr Universe and Mr America. Chuck Sipes would take the Universe Crown whilst Gene Shuey would win the Mr America. This excellent article goes on to discuss the merits of many of the competitors in both contests. Source: Mr America (March 1961) Page #12 - Mr America (March…

A Blast From The Past 1975 Mr Universe and Mr Olympia

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Peter McCarthy recalls the Australian teams presence at the 1975 Mr Olmypia and Mr Universe at Pretoria South Africa. Australian Roger Walker would finish second in his class behind the overall winner Ken Waller. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980) Page #36 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #37 - Muscle…

1979 World Bodybuilding Championship

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A fantastic report by Peter McCarthy on the IFBB 1979 Mr Universe. Peter provides an insight into the Australian contingent. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Apr-May 1980) Page #14 - Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Apr-May 1980) Page #14 - Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Apr-May 1980)

Pro Mr Universe Sydney Australia

ContestsSeptember 7, 2024145Views 0Likes 0Comments

Roy Callender win the IFBB 1979 Pro Mr Universe in Sydney, Australia. Albert Beckles would finish second and Tony Emmott Third. Australian Ivan Djirlic would finish a creditable sixth. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul-Aug 1979) Page #6 - Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul - Aug 1979) Page #7 - Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul -…

1974 World Bodybuilding Championships

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Lou Ferrigno Would win his second IFBB Mr Universe title outpointing Ken Waller in the tall man class before taking the overall crown. Pierre Van Den Steen (short) and Ahmet Enunlu (medium) would win their classes respectively. Source: Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #28 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #29 - Muscle Builder…

NABBA 1980 Mr Universe Contest

ContestsAugust 22, 2024131Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent report on the 1980 NABBA Mr Universe. Tony Pearson would win the Professional title. Whilst Bill Richardson would win his class and the overall amateur title. Other class winners were Eddie Miller and Graham Brogden. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #22 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #23 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page…

A Gallery of Contest Greats

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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, 2024124Views 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…

Columbus hosts the International Pro Universe Contests

ContestsAugust 11, 2024105Views 0Likes 0Comments

Contest report of the 1980 IFBB Pro Mr Universe and the 1980 IFBB Mr International. Jusup Wilcosz would beat a hot field to win the Pro Universe. Andreas Cahling would win the Mr International. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: Musclemag International (March 1981) Page #32 -…

The 1982 Mr Universe Contest

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An excellent report on the 1982 NABBA Mr Universe. Eduardo Kawak would beat out Kalman Szkalak and Roy Duval for the Professional title. Whilst John Brown would win his class and the overall amateur title. Other class winners were John Terilli and Terry Phillips. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1983) Page #50 - Muscular Development (Feb…

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Mr Universe 71 (Mr Olympia 71)

Pro Mr Universe, Mr International

The Greatest Show On Earth

A Blast From The Past 1975 Mr Universe and Mr Olympia

1979 World Bodybuilding Championship

Pro Mr Universe Sydney Australia

1974 World Bodybuilding Championships

NABBA 1980 Mr Universe Contest

A Gallery of Contest Greats

World Bodybuilding Championships in Pretoria, South Africa

Columbus hosts the International Pro Universe Contests

The 1982 Mr Universe Contest

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