Charles Gaines on Pumping Iron The book introduced bodybuilding as an interesting, if not serious, topic. It broke them out of the closet. Since Arnold was prominently featured in the book and was clearly the […]
A Chronology of Arnold vs Sergio Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva’s iconic rivalry spanned four pivotal contests, including three Mr. Olympia showdowns: In 1969, their inaugural clash in New York City marked Sergio Oliva’s zenith, […]
Arnold on First Meeting Sergio Oliva I rushed to the Mr. Olympia contest. I entered the dressing room the way I’d been going in every place lately, like I was just taking over. Then, for […]
Arnold discussing his defeat of Reg Park The NABBA Mr. Universe was scheduled in London a week before the IFBB Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia contests. I went to London first and had the shock […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger on his defeat by Frank Zane I arrived in Florida still totally confident. I felt I was ready. I’d just won in London and the heat of victory was in my blood. At […]
Chet Yorton on Arnold: I beat this young kid in the NABBA Mr. Universe contest in ‘66. He was very subdued. He needed an interpreter because he spoke very little English. He followed me around […]
Jack Neary on Gunnar Rosbo, from Muscle and Fitness The party had been under way only an hour or so and already chatter was circulating that the guest of honor bore a striking resemblance to […]
Rick Drasin on Arnold: A lot of bodybuilders are short. Arnold was like 6’2”. He had amazing shoulders and arms that were big and very much defined tapering down to a 32-inch waist, which was […]
Weider was pleased to have me remain in America. I talked him into bringing over Franco Columbu. It was important for me to be with Franco during a time when I wanted to adhere to […]
Lee Haney: “I heard plenty of doubts expressed in the media after the Olympia win in Chicago. People questioned whether I deserved to win the title- and that really upset me. I’m either a popular […]
Built Report 2023