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1947 “Mr America” Contest

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A fantastic contest report on the 1947 AAU Mr America. The 35 man field was star studded and included such greats as Steve Reeves, Eric Pederson, Joe Lauriano, John Farbotnik and a newcomer named George Eiferman. At the end of the contest both Reeves and Pederson were tied on 72 points (of a possible 75).…

IFBB Mr and Miss NSW 1981

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A Contest Report on the IFBB 1981 NSW titles. George Costa would proved too good and win the Open Mens title whilst Sue-Ellen McElvey would win the female crown. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 14 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol. 2 No. 1) Page 15 -…

The history of Bodybuilding – The First Contest

ContestsSeptember 29, 2025112Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on what is universally accepted as the "First Body Building Contest". It was promoted by Eugen Sandow and took place on September 14 in 1901 at Albert Hall in London. 15,000 spectators witnessed the event. The Bronze Statue (3rd place prize) from the event would be donated and reappear as the first…

Mr Europe 1970

ContestsSeptember 19, 2025140Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report on the 1970 Mr Europe. In a star studded field Franco Columbu would win his class ahead of Pierre Vandensteen before taking the overall title ahead of Serge Nubret and Gunter Heinlein. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #27 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 12) Page #29 -…

Monster MuscleShow Outdraws Rival Contest 3 to 1!

ContestsSeptember 6, 2025160Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest recap of the 1973 Mr Olympia extravaganza. Arnold Schwarzenegger would claim his 4th title. Sergio Oliva was a noticeable absentee. New sensation Lou Ferrigno would win the Mr America title at the tender age of 21 and instantly be tagged as the heir apparent to the might Schwarzenegger. Finally Ken Waller would take…

‘Mr Olympia 1980’ The ‘Olympia Fiasco’ by Frank Burwash

ContestsAugust 29, 2025302Views 0Likes 0Comments

This is a reprint of the iconic scathing synopsis of the 1980 Mr Olympia by Frank Burwash. The article originally appeared in the 6th Issue of Rocco Oppedisano's "Muscle Australia" in November 1980 as a one page flash report without any photos. It was short, sharp and to the point. The article was that…

Highlights and Afterthoughts of the Mr America Mr Universe Contest

ContestsAugust 27, 2025224Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gordon Venables provides his recollections of some of the happenings of the 1960 Mr America and Mr Universe extravaganza. Chuck Sipes was the clear winner of the Mr Universe title whilst Gene Shuey would take the Mr America crown. Source: Mr America (April 1961) Page #24 - Mr America (April 1961) Page #25 - Mr America…

AAU News (Nov 80)

ContestsAugust 11, 2025151Views 0Likes 0Comments

All the news from the AAU. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #104 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #105 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #108 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #109 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

CHRIS DOES IT AGAIN! And Callender can’t believe what’s happenin’.

ContestsAugust 9, 2025167Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson does it again and Roy Callendar can't believe what's happening. A short but excellent flash report on the 1981 Californian Grand Prix. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #96 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #97 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #153 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

BENTLEY WINS IFBB ZANE INVITATIONAL

ContestsJuly 25, 2025219Views 0Likes 0Comments

Stacey Bentley would win the first Zane Women's Bodybuilding Championship ahead of Rachel McLish and Lynne Cartwright. An interesting note is that Frank Zane provided a posing exhibition. Frank was remarkably cut and massive at 197 lbs just 3 months out from the 1980 Mr Olympia. Unfortunately, his defence of his title was hindered by…

IFBB World Review (Nov 1980)

ContestsJuly 20, 2025214Views 0Likes 0Comments

Oscar State provides details of the bodybuilding news from different regions around the world. The highlight of this article is the coverage of the 1980 European Championships. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #82 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #83 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #120 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page…

Mr Europe Mr France

ContestsJuly 15, 2025178Views 0Likes 0Comments

Contest results and pictorials from the Mr Europe and Mr France events held in Denain France on 13 June, 1971. Paul Grant would win the overall European title whilst Bertil Fox would win the Junior class. Source: Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #18 - Muscular Development (November 1971) Page #19 - Muscular Development (November 1971)