Contests – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Walker Surprise

ContestsJune 8, 202573Views 0Likes 0Comments

Roger Walker, flew down from Sydney to win the 1981 P.B.B.I. Mr East Coast and the $1000 cash prize, which shocked the other P.B.B.I. professionals entered into the event. Roger had been booked to conduct seminars at Frank Burwash's Gym and his entry was kept from the other competitors to avoid any late withdrawals. The…

The Universe Weekend!

ContestsJune 7, 202583Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ivan Dumbar provides a unique contest report on the 1970 NABBA Mr Universe. Frank Zane would win the amateur title, Arnold Schwarzenegger the professional crown whilst Christine Zane would win the Miss Bikini title. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #33 - Peak…

1981 PRO UNIVERSE

ContestsJune 6, 2025102Views 0Likes 0Comments

Brighton Le Sands Hotel in Sydney was the venue for 1981 IFBB Pro-Universe Contest. With a great line-up including overseas contestants the calibre of Dennis Tinerino, Tony Pearson, Carlos Rodrigues, Hubert Metz, Johnny Fuller, Steve Davis, Don Ross, Australia's own Roger Walker and Victoria's Graeme Lancefield. Bertil Fox was a late withdrawal from the contest…

1950 Mr Universe Contest

ContestsJune 3, 202589Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This is an excellent article on the event. It was a reprint from the original article from Health & Strength by George Walsh. The article was donated electronically by Andrew Lee. Source:…

Mr World Competition

ContestsMay 26, 2025141Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great contest report on the 1971 Mr World Contest. The 32 year old Albert Beckles would take the title ahead of Paul Grant. This report provides details of all competitors. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 8 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 9 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 10 - Muscular…

Flash Report European Championships

ContestsMay 15, 202584Views 0Likes 0Comments

A pictorial flash report that also contains the scorecards from the 1983 European Championships. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #23 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #24 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #25 - MuscleMag International (December 1983)

MR. SOUTHERN UNIVERSE 1981

ContestsMay 14, 2025115Views 0Likes 0Comments

This event, held at the Dallas Brookes Hall in April 1981 was an exciting event that fans of Australian bodybuilding will long remember. The show consisted of the following events, Junior Mr Victoria, Intermediate Mr Victoria, Professional Mr Victoria, Miss Victoria and the feature event the Professional Mr & Miss. Southern Universe. Peter Lindsay would with…

Chris Does It In Los Angeles

ContestsMay 7, 2025158Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson would prove too strong for the competition at the 1980 California Grand Prix. A returning Robby Robinson would place second ahead of Casey Viator. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #170 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #171 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #131 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

1983 Canadian Champions

ContestsMay 5, 2025102Views 0Likes 0Comments

Garry Bartlett provides us with a contest report on the 1983 Canadian Championship. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #34 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #35 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #36 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #37 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #68 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #69 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page…

Britain’s best

ContestsApril 30, 202599Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent contest recap of the 1970 NABBA Mr Britain. Albert Beckles would finally win the title on his 5th attempt. This would be his first major victory of many that would follow over the decades to come. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #8 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.9) Page #9 - Peak…

World Championships Report

ContestsApril 27, 2025137Views 0Likes 0Comments

Weightlifting history was made at this event when Russian Vasily Alexeev became the first man to clean and jerk 500lbs! In conjunction with the World Championships the Amateur and Professional Mr World Bodybuilding contest was held. The amateur winner was Ken Waller (USA) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Austria) would win the professional title defeating Sergio Oliva…

All Roads Lead to the Palace

ContestsApril 26, 2025131Views 0Likes 0Comments

An exception contest report on the 1970 NABBA Mr Universe. Source: Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #14 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #17 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #18 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #20 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970)