A pictorial report on the 1974 NABBA Mr Universe. Chris Dickerson would win the Professional title whilst Roy Duval would win the Amateur event. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1975)
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A fantastic contest report on the 1982 NABBA Professional and Amateur Contest. Ed Kawak edged out Kal Szkalak and Roy Duval for the professional title. The amateur contest was won by John Brown. Australia's John Terilli would win the Medium class. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source:…
Dave Johns shares his training routine that lead to his overall victory at the 1978 NABBA Mr Universe. Dave would beat out Casey Viator to win his class before taking the overall title. Source: Muscular Development (April 1979)
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Sergio Oliva wins the first of his major titles the 1976 Pro Mr Universe. Schigru Sugita, the great Japanese bodybuilder, wins the amateur title. Source: IronMan (January 1977)
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A contest report for the 1962 IFBB Mr America and Mr Universe Contests. Larry Scott would win the Mr America and George Eiferman would win the Mr Universe title. Source: Mr America (March 1963) Australian Edition
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Jusup Wilkcosz outguns Tom Platz and Bob Birdsong to win the 1980 IFBB Pro Universe. Andreas Cahling would win his class and overall title to capture the IFBB Mr International on the same night. Enjoy the contest report. Source: IronMan (March 1981)
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The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This article provides an overview of the success of the show. Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950)
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The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This article provides insight into the judging criteria and overall placements of the competitors in each class. The article is by George Walsh the Chairman of Judges for the event. Source: Health…
The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This article provides and overview and comments from the key participants of the official Mr Universe Dinner. An interesting read. Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950)
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An excellent article on Roy Duval shortly after his 1979 IFBB Mr Universe win. Roy was one of the greats of his time and a very underrated champion of the Golden Era of bodybuilding. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (March 1980)…
A flash report on the 1981 IFBB Jr & Sr Mr Universe held in Margate South Africa. Australia's Sammy Ioannidis take the Jr title for the second consecutive year. Phil Outlaw (USA) wins the Sr title. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981)
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An editorial on the Norwegian Giant Gunnar Rosbo. The interview was taken with Gunnar shortly after his 2nd place finish in his class to Lance Dreher at the 1981 IFBB Mr Universe. As a side note, Gunnar would miss out again in 1982. this time finishing 2nd to the Mighty Lee Haney. Source: Muscle &…