1970 MR. OLYMPIA REPORT Excerpted from the December 1971 edition of Muscle Builder “Ladies and gentlemen,” said the genial Bud Parker, as he presented the final and most celebrated contest of the evening. “Here in New York tonight we have … Continue reading
1969 MR. OLYMPIA REPORT Excerpted from the December 1970 edition of Muscle Builder The sound of slow hand-clapping catches our ears. The impatient audience is expressing the urgent expectation that grips every man in the theatre. Bud Parker’s voice restores … Continue reading
1968 MR. OLYMPIA REPORT Excerpted from the December 1969 edition of Muscle Builder Everyone had expected the reigning champ, Sergio Oliva, to meet with tough opposition from Sipes, Schwarzenegger, Poole, Draper, and other greats. As it turned out, Sergio went … Continue reading
1967 MR. OLYMPIA REPORT Excerpted from the December 1968 edition of Muscle Builder The house lights once again dimmed and the hush of expectation fell upon the audience. The posing light was turned on illuminating the empty dais that waited … Continue reading
1965 Mr. Olympia Report Excerpted from the January 1966 edition of Muscle BuilderThe Opening Ceremony Ordinarily, this would mark the end of a great IFBB spectacular. Certainly, the fans had already seen plenty – the best physiques the world had … Continue reading
Mr. Olympia – A New Contest in the Making Excerpts from an Editorial by Joe Weider, Trainer of Champions, Muscle Builder, April 1965 When Alexander the Great at the age of 33 conquered the then-known world, he cried: “I have … Continue reading
History of the Mr. Olympia As told by Wayne DeMilia, IFBB Professional Division Rare photo of all nine Mr. Olympias onstage together, with the “Master Blaster” Joe Weider, taken at the 30th anniversary of Joe Weider’s Mr. Olympia, Atlanta Civic … Continue reading