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)
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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…
Chris Devin's PBBA Pro Mr Universe and Pro Mr USA attached some big names. Boyer Coe would outgun Chris Dickerson for the Mr Universe title. WHilst Ralph Kroger won the Mr USA title. Dave Draper would appear as the guest poser.
Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76)
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The Weider's held the IFBB Mr Universe and Mr Olympia contests in Pretoria, South Africa. 150 contestants and delegates of all races, represented 33 countries. This article provides a brief summary of the event that would later be the basis for 'Pumping Iron'. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76)
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Muscular giants from all of the United States -- the best built amateur bodybuilder's in the country -- clashed in a mammoth battle of muscle and might on July 19, 1975, at the Los Angeles Embassy Auditorium. Sensational Robin Robinson, in his first IFBB appearance, became the new American Bodybuilding Champion as he convincingly outscored…
The NAABA Universe 1975. Boyer Coe won the Professional event. Ian Lawrence won the Amateur event. Boyer Coe would join the IFBB the following year. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76)
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