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The European Championships

ContestsApril 9, 2024186Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report covering the 1981 IFBB European Amateur Championships. The standouts for Kike Elomaa and Gunnar Rosbo. Kike would go on to win both the World Games and Ms Olympia titles later in the year. Gunnar would go on to finish 2nd to Lance Dreher at the Amateur World Championships (Mr Universe). Source: Bodybuilding…

Brits are hits with the ‘Switz’

ContestsMarch 20, 2024175Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest recap that focuses on the British success at the 1984 World Junior Championships. Source: Muscle & Co (Mar 1985) Page #53 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #54 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #55 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #56 - Muscle & Co. (Mar 1985) Page #57…

IFBB Mr & Miss Great Britian ‘Muscle-xtra-vaganza’

ContestsMarch 12, 2024167Views 0Likes 0Comments

On Saturday 2nd October 1971 in the Welsh steel town of Talbot Wag Bennet held the IFBB version of the Mr & Miss Britain title. Al Beckles and Arnold Schwarzenegger guest posed before the contests. Peter Phillips would win the crown ahead of Johnny Fuller, Julie Marcus would take the female title whilst Bertil Fox…

Bubb goes Dutch!

ContestsMarch 8, 2024189Views 0Likes 0Comments

England's John Bubb guest poses at the 1972 Mr Holland won by Gerard Verhagen. This is his contest report. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 9) Page #8 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No9) Page #9 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No9)

The Dawn of a New Age…. The Return of a Myth

ContestsFebruary 17, 2024247Views 0Likes 0Comments

Serge Nubret's WABBA was born to provide the Professional Bodybuilder with an alternative to the IFBB stronghold on bodybuilding. This contest Flash Report of the 1980 Pro event brough together an array of stars (Oliva and Szkalak to name a few). The report also provides a message from Serge Nubret to the bodybuilding community which…

The Grand Prix Montreal a different angle

ContestsFebruary 11, 2024209Views 0Likes 0Comments

The contest report for the 1981 World Grand Prix Final. The event was held in Montreal Canada and Boyer Coe would edge out Albert Beckles for the title. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Sep1982) Page #24 - MuscleMag International (Sep 1982) Page #25…

Atlantic City IFBB World Championships

ContestsFebruary 11, 2024263Views 0Likes 0Comments

The contest report for the 1982 IFBB World Championships. The event was held in Atlantic City and Albert Beckles would edge out Boyer Coe for the title. 1960's legend Harold Poole was also in the competition. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Sep1982)…

Mr International

ContestsFebruary 7, 2024296Views 0Likes 0Comments

The contest report for the 1981 Mr International. The contest was held as part of the 1981 Mr Olympia event. Scott Wilson would win the overall title. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #31 - MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #32…

Night of the Champions

ContestsJanuary 24, 2024542Views 0Likes 0Comments

Professional bodybuilding was becoming a reality for the IFBB in 1978. The Night of the Champions was part of a series of competitions that would later progress to the Grand Prix. This event was star studded and Robby Robinson would be the ultimate champion on the night. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #202 -…

NABBA British Championships

ContestsJanuary 24, 2024248Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bill Richardson wins the 1978 NABBA Mr Britain. His victory is covered in this excellent contest report. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #212 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #213 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #214 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #215 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #216 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #217 -…

Enulu Wins WABBA Mr World

ContestsJanuary 24, 2024222Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ahmet Enunlu, the fantastic Turk, outguns Dave Johns to take his class, the Bill Richardson and Wilfred Sylvester for the overall title. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #186 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #187 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #188 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #189 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #190 - MuscleMag…

Bill Richardson shows it all at the WABBA Mr Europe

ContestsJanuary 24, 2024257Views 0Likes 0Comments

The heavily muscled Bill Richards proves too strong for the competition at the 1978 Mr Europe. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #222 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #223 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #224 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #225 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #226 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #227 - MuscleMag…

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The European Championships

Brits are hits with the ‘Switz’

IFBB Mr & Miss Great Britian ‘Muscle-xtra-vaganza’

Bubb goes Dutch!

The Dawn of a New Age…. The Return of a Myth

The Grand Prix Montreal a different angle

Atlantic City IFBB World Championships

Mr International

Night of the Champions

NABBA British Championships

Enulu Wins WABBA Mr World

Bill Richardson shows it all at the WABBA Mr Europe

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