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1971 Mr America Contest

ContestsAugust 14, 2023809Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator, still a teenager, wins the 1971 AAU Mr America, becoming the youngest ever to achieve this great honor. His victory was dominate. He would finish 27 points clear of his nearest rival, the very capable Pete Grymkowski. He would also win the Most Muscular, Best Arms, Best Back, Best Chest and Best Legs…

Chris Dickerson Talks Bodybuilding

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023398Views 0Likes 0Comments

On March 1 1980 Paul Graham was able to conduct an interview with Chris Dickerson leading into the 1980 Mr Olympia. It touches on his background, training, diet and a whole lot more. Chris would ultimately finish a disputed second to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #41 - Australasian Muscle…

Bodybuilding for Women

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An excellent article by Carole Graham discussing Unisex Training. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.7) Page #29 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.7)

The History of the Mr Olympia

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023472Views 0Likes 0Comments

A brief article on the history of the Mr Olympia from it inception in 1965 up until 1979. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #22 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #23 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

NSW Bodybuilding Championships

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The 1980 NSW Bodybuilding Championships was taken out by Billy Knight. Mike Mentzer was the Special Guest Star. Sammy Ioannides captured the National Junior Title on the same night. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.7) Page #5 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.7) Page #6 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.7) Page #7 - Australasian…

Olympia 1980: What effect will it have on Australian Bodybuilding?

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023479Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bodybuilding only appealed to the hardcore fans in the late 1970's in Australian. Would the Olympia change this? I have also include details of the committee, judges and program for those interested (prior to finalization) Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #22 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #23 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Bill Pearl ‘the All Time Great’

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023554Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the all time greats Bill Pearl will be in charge of the judging panel at the 1980 Mr Olympia. This was not to be the case. Bill excused himself due to his association with 2nd place competitor Chris Dickerson. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #57 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Who will win the Olympia?

ContestsAugust 2, 2023561Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 -…

Australian women’s bodybuilding championships

ContestsAugust 2, 2023548Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on the 1st Australian Women's Bodybuilding Championships. The event was taken out by Anne Souter. Carole Bennett (Graham) would finish second. Carole would go on to be a driving force in popularizing Women's Bodybuilding in Australia. An interesting fact is that Mike Mentzer was one of five judges for this historic event.…

1st Women’s World Powerlifting Championships

ContestsAugust 2, 2023347Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on the 1st Women's World Powerlifting Championships. Australia's Bev Francis was the highlight of the meet. She would break 3 world records on the way to winning the 75kg class. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.7) Page #37 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.7) Page #38 - Australasian Muscle &…

IFBB Code of Ethics

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023338Views 0Likes 0Comments

A copy of the 1980 IFBB Code of Ethics for anyone that is interested. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #24 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #25 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

The Legendary Reg Park (1980 Mr Olympia Guest Poser)

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The excitement was building as the 1980 Mr Olympia was on the horizon. The legendary Reg Park would be a special guest poser. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #17 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

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1971 Mr America Contest

Chris Dickerson Talks Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding for Women

The History of the Mr Olympia

NSW Bodybuilding Championships

Olympia 1980: What effect will it have on Australian Bodybuilding?

Bill Pearl ‘the All Time Great’

Who will win the Olympia?

Australian women’s bodybuilding championships

1st Women’s World Powerlifting Championships

IFBB Code of Ethics

The Legendary Reg Park (1980 Mr Olympia Guest Poser)

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