The Tijuana Incident
The Arnold Schwarzenegger-Sergio Oliva rivalry came to a dramatic close in 1973. Although the two did not officially meet onstage in competition that year, they did face off against each other in two very wild and strange confrontations. It was a fitting conclusion to a heated conflict that had pitted two of the greatest bodybuilders of their generation head to head against each other
The Crucifixion of Kal
Back in the 1960’s and 70’s, before the age of the Internet, Facebook and Twitter, there was the potential for more drama and fireworks onstage at a bodybuilding contest. In our present day society, everything is so PC (politically correct), the display of any negative emotion at the announcement of a low placing is looked down upon as bad sportsmanship and, worse, the possible destruction of any future career.
Mr. America Shocker!
The AAU Mr. America contest began in 1938 and was firmly established as the biggest contest in amateur bodybuilding in the United States by the 1960’s and 70’s. Whoever won the AAU Mr. America was the best bodybuilder in the country in the amateur ranks, hands down.
1984 Mr. Olympia – a New King Arrives, Part 2
As the competitors for the Mr. Olympia contest lined up onstage at the Felt Forum in Madison Square Garden on November 3rd, 1984, the voracious New York City crowd roared its approval for one of the greatest collection of bodybuilders to ever compete for this coveted title. Champion bodybuilders from the past, present and even the future stood before the knowledgeable and passionate fans who knew top notch quality when they saw it.
2013 Pro Shows Review
It’s a wrap! As 2013 comes to a close, let’s take a look at the crowded calendar of the 14 IFBB Pro Contests that we had to pleasure to witness over the last 12 months. This year surprisingly started as it began (“The Blade”) and it included three Arnold Classic competitions as well as one of the most anticipated Mr. Olympia contests in years.
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