Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends - Volume One - Paperback

by John Hansen (Author)

Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends - Volume One recaptures the glory years of bodybuilding. This was the era in which legends such as Schwarzenegger, Oliva, Zane, Robinson, Szkalak and Mentzer battled it out on stage for the biggest titles in the sport. These iconic confrontations are captured in illustrious detail, showcasing the colorful personalities with their larger than life physiques who fought hard won battles in the gym before displaying their bodies onstage to the delight of their limited but enthusiastic and loyal fan base. Some of the most exciting bodybuilding competitions in the history of the sport are included along with the amazing bodybuilders who became legends. Read about the iconic battles between The Myth and the Austrian Oak, the backstage politics, Frank Zane's rise to the top of the sport, the fiercely independent Kal Szkalak and the inside scoop of one of the most controversial contests ever, the 1980 Mr. Olympia.

Author Biography

John Hansen is a lifetime bodybuilding fan and competitor. He attended his first Mr. Olympia contest at 14 years old and began competing in bodybuilding at 16. John won the Natural Mr. Universe contest three times and won the first Natural Mr. Olympia contest. He is the author of the book Natural Bodybuilding and was a columnist for IronMan Magazine for 14 years.