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“The sport will, in fact, die”: 3 Bodybuilding Legends Boycotted Mr. Olympia the Same Year Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Best Friend Won the Title
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Along with his remarkable work in movies like The Terminator and Predator, Arnold Schwarzenegger also boasts a legacy in bodybuilding. Winning three Mr. Universe titles and the professional Mr. Olympia title six years in a row from 1970 to 1975, along with a seventh win in 1980, the actor has become a legendary figure in the world of bodybuilding.

Arnold Schwarzenegger won 7 Mr. Olympia titles

However, Schwarzenegger’s seventh win along with the subsequent win of his close friend Franco Columbu in 1981 have sparked debates over fairness, prompting three legendary bodybuilding icons to boycott the competition.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mr. Olympia Dominance Sparked Outcry in Bodybuilding Community

The 1980 and 1981 Mr. Olympia competition faced unprecedented disruption and scrutiny with the allegations of unfair judgment. Arnold Schwarzenegger, also known as the Austrian Oak in the bodybuilding world, won the title of Mr. Olympia for the seventh time following a five-year hiatus in 1980.

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  • 2/27/2024
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