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Mr Olympia Flash Report

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…

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World Championships 1976

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…

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The Columbus Diary

An extensive and comprehensive review of the 1979 World Bodybuilding Championships, Mr International and the Mr Olympia.  A great read for any bodybuilding enthusiast. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #30 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #31 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #33…

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Roger walker Australia’s olympian

A great interview with Roger Walker.  Roger gives a brief  overview of his competitive history and training methods. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No. 9) Page #23 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No.9) Page #24 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Issue Vol.1 No.9) Page #25 - Paul Graham's Australasian…

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I’m Hungry for the Big One!

A great article whereby Roger Walker discusses his entry in the upcoming 1980 Mr. Olympia in Sydney Australia.  Roger finished a creditable 6th in a very controversial contest. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #16 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #17 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980) Page #42 - Muscle Australia (Issue 5 Aug 1980)

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Mr Asia 1975

The 1975 Mr Asia was held in Singapore.  Roger Walker walked away as a clear winner. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #1 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #17 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #18 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #19 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979)

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Mr Australia 1979

The 1979 Mr Australia drew a crowd of 1500 fans.  Peter Lindsay proved too good coming back after a 3 year lay off from competitions.  Peter was known for his symmetry and well defined muscularity.  Roger Walker and Tony Emmott were the guest posers. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 Oct-Nov 1979) Page #1 - Muscle Australia (Issue #2…

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