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The 1968 Mr USA Physique Contest

ContestsSeptember 25, 2024136Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson would win the AAU 1968 Mr USA. This Weider magazine article goes to great lengths to discredit both Chris Dickerson and the contest as a whole. The contest actually contains numerous bodybuilders that would feature prominently in the next dozen years. So much for this Weider Publication review! Source: Muscle Builder / Power…

The 1974 IFBB Mr International & Mr Western America Contest

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An excellent contest report on the 1974 Mr International. Lou Ferrigno would win the overall title ahead of other class winners, Bill Grant and Ed Corney. Ed Guiliani would win the other contest held on the night, the 1974 Mr Western America. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu co-promoted the event billed 'The Greatest Muscle Show…

The Big Australia!

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Looking very muscular, well defined and balanced with a remarkable set of legs, Sammy Ioannidis wins the 1982 Mr Australia title ahead of the very impressive Graeme Lancefield. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #10 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #11 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #12 - Muscle…

Gold Coast Muscles in on the Queensland Championships

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Australian bodybuilding mainstay George Johns wins the 1982 Mr Queensland state title. George won 12 titles over a career that spanned the late 1960's to early 1980's. He also was an alternate on the Australian team at the 1975 Mr Asia. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #47 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14…

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…

Sergio New World Champ

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Sergio Oliva, far from his best, returns to competition for a disputed victory over a very sharp Kalman Szkalak in the 1980 WABBA Pro World Cup. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: Musclemag International (March 1981) Page #15 - MuscleMag International (March 1981) Page #16 - MuscleMag International…

1980 Canada Cup

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The 1980 Canada Cup was a unique bodybuilding concept. It basically pitted two bodybuilders against each other in a knockout format. The winner proceeding to the next round whilst the loser was eliminated. Ultimately, there was one man remaining Chris Dickerson. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source:…

Columbus hosts the International Pro Universe Contests

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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 -…

American Natural Bodybuilding Championships (Utica)

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A contest report on the 1982 American Natural Bodybuilding Championships. Mike Ashley would win the overall title. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1983) Page #48 - Muscular Development (Feb 1983) Page #49 - Muscular Development (Feb 1983)

Natural America Bodybuilding Championships (Pittsburg)

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A contest report on the 1982 Natural American Bodybuilding Championships. Greg Tefft, a prominent Natural Competitor of the time, would win the overall title. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1983) Page #46 - Muscular Development (Feb 1983) Page #47 - Muscular Development (Feb 1983) Page #72 - Muscular Development (Feb 1983) Page #73 - Muscular Development (Feb 1983)

Mr World Contest

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A pictorial report on the 1974 AAU Mr World. Ian Lawrence would win the overall title ahead of Walter O'Malley who would win the Most Muscular award. Although very impressive Danny Padilla would fail to place in the Short class. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1975) Page #40 - Muscular Development (Feb 1975) Page #41 - Muscular…

Report on the Ms Florida Contest – Women on Posing Pedestals

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More on the Southern Physique Association (SPA) and its founder Doris Barrilleaux. This article also cover the 1979 Ms Florida event which was the organization's first event (I believe). Kathy Lewis would win the event. Other notibles in the contest were Georgia (Fudge) Miller (3rd), Laura Combes (5th) and Doris Barrilleaux (7th). Source: Muscular Development…

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The 1968 Mr USA Physique Contest

The 1974 IFBB Mr International & Mr Western America Contest

The Big Australia!

Gold Coast Muscles in on the Queensland Championships

A Gallery of Contest Greats

Sergio New World Champ

1980 Canada Cup

Columbus hosts the International Pro Universe Contests

American Natural Bodybuilding Championships (Utica)

Natural America Bodybuilding Championships (Pittsburg)

Mr World Contest

Report on the Ms Florida Contest – Women on Posing Pedestals

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