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The AAU Mr World 1976

With a 4 year lay off, after a successful junior career, Bertil Fox returned to competition in 1976 to capture 3 titles (Mr Britain, Mr Europe and Mr World).  This article covers his Mr World victory. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #78 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #79 - MuscleMag International Annual…

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The 1976 NABBA Britain Contests

Bertil Fox with the biggest arms in the competition took out the 1976 NABBA Mr Britain. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #41 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #42 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #43 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #44 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #45 - MuscleMag International…

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IFBB Mr & Miss Eastern United States

George Snyder in his first promotion handles the 1976 IFBB Eastern USA championships like a professional showman. Ray Mentzer edged out Charles Thomas to win his first major bodybuilding show.  Whilst  April Nicotra took out the female title.  Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robby Robinson were guest posers at the event. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977) …

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The first annual Gold’s Classic

The First Annual Gold's Classic was held in Santa Monica, California in 1976. The list of guest posers was incredible and included Lou Ferrigno, Bill Grant, Sergio Oliva, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson and Kalman Szkalak.  Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane were also  in attendance.   As for the competitions.  Tony Pearson won the Teenage Division in…

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World Championships 1976

The IFBB Mr Universe / World Championship was a great event.  The field was stacked with some of the best amateurs' of the time.  Mohamed Makkawy, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson, Mike Mentzer were the key attractions.   Mohamed Makkawy (Light Weight), Robby Robinson (Middle Weight) and Roger Walker (Heavy Weight) where the class winners.  Robby Robinson…

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The WBBG Super Show New York

The first annual Mr Olympus title.  Dan Laurie's new initiative to rival the Weiders Mr Olympia.  Sergio Oliva take the title despite being below idea condition.  Serge Nubret was an unlucky second. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #80 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #81 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #112 -…

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Where to from here?

Another gem from the best bodybuilding writer of all time - Rick Wayne. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #18 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #19 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #20 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #21 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

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An MMI interview with Serge Nubret

An excellent interview with Serge Nubret in 1976.  It covers his unusual diet and training methodologies amongst other topics. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #9 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #10 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #11 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #12 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #13…

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