The First Mr. Olympia Contest The Mr. Olympia contest is universally known as the biggest and best bodybuilding contest in the world. The winner of this prestigious event is regarded as the best bodybuilder alive. Bodybuilding legends such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Lee Haney, Sergio Oliva, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler and Phil Heath are…
“Pumping Iron” Anniversary On January 21, 1977, an unknown documentary titled “Pumping Iron” was released to a limited number of theaters in the United States. The film chronicled a group of bodybuilders who competed in the 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia competition in Pretoria, South Africa. At the time of it’s release, the…
Mike Christian – “The Iron Warrior” Mike Christian was one of the best and most exciting Pro Bodybuilders in the 1980’s. Coming from a tough background, Mike turned his life around when he started bodybuilding at 20 years old. Thanks to his excellent genetics, Mike was able to win the first ten bodybuilding competitions he…
I’m so proud to welcome all of you to the new Bodybuilding Legends Show website! If you are someone who is passionate about bodybuilding, you will love this new site. The Bodybuilding Legends Show website focuses on the Bodybuilding Legends from the era of the 1960’s, ’70’s, ’80’s and ’90’s. I grew up during this…