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Dennis Tinnerino Wins Pro Am Universe

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A fantastic contest report on the 1981 IFBB Pro Mr Universe. Dennis Tinerino would narrowly take the title ahead of Roger Walker. The magnificent Tony Pearson would take third. Both Bill Pearl and the injured Bertil Fox would guest pose whilst Arnold Schwarzenegger would provide the seminar of the century. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle…

Roger Walker’s Rugged Back

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Australian Roger Walker shares his back routine in a rare appearance in a Weider publication. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #40 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #41-Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #42 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #101 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979)

A Blast From The Past 1975 Mr Universe and Mr Olympia

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Peter McCarthy recalls the Australian teams presence at the 1975 Mr Olmypia and Mr Universe at Pretoria South Africa. Australian Roger Walker would finish second in his class behind the overall winner Ken Waller. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980) Page #36 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #37 - Muscle…

Roger Walker Australia’s Physique Champion Discusses his Chest and Triceps Workout

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Roger Walker provides insight into his Chest and Triceps training. A great article on one of the Australian greats of bodybuilding. Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #46 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #47 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982) Page #48 - Muscular Development (Aug 1982)

World Bodybuilding Championships in Pretoria, South Africa

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A comprehensive report on the 1975 IFBB Mr Universe. This contest was predominately featured in 'Pumping Iron'. It must be noted that the article incorrectly refers to Danny Padilla as being a guest poser. In actual fact, he was excluded from the short man category to enable two American's in the tall man class. This…

More About the Olympia

ContestsJune 10, 2024189Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on the 1980 Mr Olympia by Australian correspondent Vince Basile. A very good analysis that is well worth the read! Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #24 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #25 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #26 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #71 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #72 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #74 -…

Man on the Cover – Roger Walker

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A great article on Roger Walker. It provides a bit of a history on him and also outlines his training for the 1980 Mr Olympia contest. A must read! Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #12 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #13 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #14 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #87 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #88…

Roger Walker Anglo-Aussie Olympian

InterviewsMarch 3, 2024208Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article based on a seminar Roger Walker gave in Melbourne Australia during August 1981. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Dec 1981) Page #21 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Dec 1981) Page #35 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Dec 1981) Page #23 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Dec 1981)

Mr Olympia Flash Report

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In very Controversial fashion, Arnold Schwarzenegger emerged from a 5 year retirement to win his 7th Mr Olympia title on October, 4 1980 in Sydney Australia. This a a flash report of the contest. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #44 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page…

World Championships 1976

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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…

Olympia Report Arnold’s Victory Creates Controversy & Bitterness

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Arnolds comeback resulted in a seventh Olympia Victory. But many expert observers felt his victory was a miscarriage of justice and a setback to the sport. This 1980 Olympia report is one of the best I have read. Jack Neary does a wonderful job of covering all aspects of this most disputed event. Source: Muscle…

Who will win the Olympia?

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So who is going to win the 1980 Mr Olympia. if you could pick the top 5 you win a years subscription to Australasian Muscle & Fitness. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #21 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #26 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #27 -…

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Dennis Tinnerino Wins Pro Am Universe

Roger Walker’s Rugged Back

A Blast From The Past 1975 Mr Universe and Mr Olympia

Roger Walker Australia’s Physique Champion Discusses his Chest and Triceps Workout

World Bodybuilding Championships in Pretoria, South Africa

More About the Olympia

Man on the Cover – Roger Walker

Roger Walker Anglo-Aussie Olympian

Mr Olympia Flash Report

World Championships 1976

Olympia Report Arnold’s Victory Creates Controversy & Bitterness

Who will win the Olympia?

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