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…
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…
Frank Zane wins the 1979 Mr Olympia. Here are some great shots from the event. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3)
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Madison Square Garden, September 27, 1975 hosted the AABA Mr USA and IFBB Mr World competitions. Danny Padilla would take the Mr America title whilst Robby Robinson won the Mr World. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76)
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Muscular giants from all of the United States -- the best built amateur bodybuilder's in the country -- clashed in a mammoth battle of muscle and might on July 19, 1975, at the Los Angeles Embassy Auditorium. Sensational Robin Robinson, in his first IFBB appearance, became the new American Bodybuilding Champion as he convincingly outscored…
An extensive and comprehensive review of the 1979 World Bodybuilding Championships, Mr International and the Mr Olympia. A great read for any bodybuilding enthusiast.
Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980)
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1979 Mr Olympia. Report by Chris Lund Great article recapping Chris Lund's experience at the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980)
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Robby Robinson had his sights set on the 1977 Mr Olympia. He was the ultimate professional. He trained year round and always had a well balance diet.
Robby would ultimately finish second in the event to Frank Zane.
Source: Muscle Builder Power (Issue Apr 1977)
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1980 Pennsylvania Grand Prix
Casey Viator wins his second Grand Prix of the session. He beat out Chris Dickerson (2nd), a much improved Roy Callender (3rd) and Robby Robinson (4th)
Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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1968 AAU Mr. USA. Chris Dickerson beats a loaded field to win The 1980 California Grand Prix. Robby Robinson, Casey Viator, Samir Bannout and Boyer Coe were other notable competitors. Source: Muscler & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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Robby Robinson was a noticeable absentee from the 1980 Olympia.
Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979)
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