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Sam Ioannidis

InterviewsMay 11, 2025136Views0Likes0Comments
Having won the inaugural I.F.B.B. Junior Mr Universe in 1980, Sam travelled back to South Africa to successfully defend his title in 1981. This is a great article that details his 1981 success. For those that are unfamiliar with Sammy Ioannidis he is one of the greats of Australian Bodybuilding.   I personally rank him…

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Mr Australasia

ContestsSeptember 17, 2024252Views0Likes0Comments
The 1979 Mr Australasia was held at the Sydney Opera House.  Richard Jonker would win the overall title ahead of other class winners Sammy Ioannidis and Rocco Oppedisano.  Dave Draper would be the special guest poser. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul-Aug 1979) Page #14 - Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul-Aug 1979) Page #15 - Muscle…

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Sammy Ioannidis The undefeated Junior Champion for over two and a half years is proud to present his chest routine

TrainingSeptember 3, 2024455Views0Likes0Comments
A great article introducing Australian Bodybuilding sensation Sammy Ioannidis.  Sammy would be one of the most converted Junior Bodybuilders of his time.  As a junior he never tasted defeat and at his pinnacle he would win the IFBB Junior Mr Universe title on two occasions in 1980 and 1981.  This is his chest routine. Source:…

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The Big Australia!

ContestsAugust 25, 2024301Views0Likes0Comments
Looking very muscular, well defined and balanced with a remarkable set of legs, Sammy Ioannidis wins the 1982 Mr Australia title ahead of the very impressive Graeme Lancefield.  Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #10 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #11 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #12 - Muscle…

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Well done Ron and Ange!!

ContestsApril 9, 2024181Views0Likes0Comments
A flash report on the 1981 IFBB Jr & Sr Mr Universe held in Margate South Africa.  Australia's Sammy Ioannidis take the Jr title for the second consecutive year.   Phil Outlaw (USA) wins the Sr title. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981) Page #18 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #19 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981)

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NSW Bodybuilding Championships

ContestsAugust 2, 2023348Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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