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Britain’s best

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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

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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…

Harold Wrigley’s ‘England’ Contests and Show Manchester

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An excellent contest report on the 1970 IFBB Mr England. Mike Baker would win the title whilst Bertil Fox would be the standout winner of the teenage Mr England. Four physique stars - Reg Park, Al Beckles, Frank Richard and Australian Frank Columbera would guest pose at the competition. Source: Health and Strength (Dec 1970)…

Pan Pacific Championships Reports and Results

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This is a comprehensive contest report of the 1982 Pan Pacific Championships held in New Zealand. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #47 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #49 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #51 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2…

Mr and Miss International 69

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A fantastic pictorial with contest results of the 1969 Mr and Miss International. England's Michael Baker took the male title whilst Francesco Camilleri took the female contest. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #14 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #15 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969…

Mr World ’69

ContestsMarch 17, 2025182Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic pictorial with contest results of the 1969 Mr Worls and Miss Western Europe. Frank Zane would take the overall Mr World title and Patsy Wheeldon would win the Miss Western Europe. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #6 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #7 -…

Mr & Miss British Isles 1969

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The titles would be won by Albert Beckles (Mr British Isles 1969) and Pat Wheeldon (Miss British Isles 1969). Len Sell would win the novice contest whilst Reg Park would guest pose, John Citrone would preform acts of strength whilst Lincoln Webb would lead a pop band. What a night! Source: Peak Muscle Maker - …

IFBB World Review (Nov 1979)

ContestsFebruary 22, 202573Views 0Likes 0Comments

Contest results from around the world. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #68 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #69 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #108 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

Amateur Athletic Union News

ContestsFebruary 18, 202578Views 0Likes 0Comments

AAU Contest results from around the country. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #44 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #45 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #46 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #143 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

‘Look In’ at the 38th Britain Show

ContestsJanuary 18, 2025150Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a star studded national competition Frank Richard would win the 1969 NABBA Mr Britain ahead of Albert Beckles and Tony Emmott. The title of Miss Britain went to Sylvia Hibbert who was a keep fit specialist and acrobat. She and her husband Norman had a well rehearsed act that kept them busy on the…

Mr Belgium 1970

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A contest report on the 1970 Mr Belgium. Serge Jacobs would win both the amateur and professional titles. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #31 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970)

IFBB Mr Hercules ’70

ContestsDecember 11, 2024164Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report on the 1970 IFBB Mr Hercules. Giuseppe Deianna would win the title. Both Albert Beckles and John Citrone would provide guest posing routines. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #32 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #33 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970)

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Britain’s best

World Championships Report

Harold Wrigley’s ‘England’ Contests and Show Manchester

Pan Pacific Championships Reports and Results

Mr and Miss International 69

Mr World ’69

Mr & Miss British Isles 1969

IFBB World Review (Nov 1979)

Amateur Athletic Union News

‘Look In’ at the 38th Britain Show

Mr Belgium 1970

IFBB Mr Hercules ’70

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