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The World Cup

The Professional Bodybuilders Alliance the brainchild of Chris Devin held its 1977 Mr Universe and Mr USA contests with prizemoney set to attached some great competition.  Devin discusses  the event with the MMI team in this great contest report. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #106 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #107 - MuscleMag International…

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WBBG Platform Fighters

Dan Larie continued to present quality physiques to his contests.  His 1977 extravaganza combined the WBBG Mr America, Mr World and Mr Olympus amongst other contests.   Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #144 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #145 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #146 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #147 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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The Day Paris was Burning

The newly formed World Amateur Body Building Association (WABBA) was created by Serge Nubret.  It first major event was run in Paris in 1977. 'The World Championships' would determine both a amateur and professional winner.  Ahmet Enunlu would win the overall amateur title whilst Sergio Oliva would claim the professional title. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual…

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1977 IFBB Canadian Championships

Roy Callendar takes his first major victory the 1977 CBBF Canadian Championship.  This would start off a run of victories and credible performances over the upcoming year.  The victory is more noteworthy for the reaction of happiness and emotion Roy showed once claiming the crown. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #8 - MuscleMag International…

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1967 Mr & Miss Britain Contest

Wilfred Sylvester and Elizabeth Lamb took the 1967 Britain titles.  However, a young sensation by the name of Arnold Schwarzenegger stole the show as the special guest poser. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #26 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #27 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #46 - Muscular Development (Issue August…

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Mr. Hercules

The 1981 Mr. Hercules event was a lower level WBBG event.  The interest to this article is that winner - Tony Atlas of WWE fame.  Tony, was levels ahead of the competition, and took both his class and the overall title. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #20 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page…

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The AAU Delmarva

The AAU Delmarva is a bodybuilding and bench press competition held on the banks of Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore, Maryland.  All competitions are held on the grasses of the banks in the open sunshine.  It was an annual event in the 1970's and this article cover the 1976 event.  Jan Novak would take the Mr Delmarva…

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