That twisting back double biceps is just mind blowing. Thanks to timfogarty for the following, from Muscle Builder: Vol 12, Number 10, Page 13. May, 1971.
1970 MR. WORLD CONTESTS
by OSCAR STATE, General Secretary, International Weightlifitng Federation
To add further garnish to the rich feast offered by the 1970 World Weightlifting Championships in Columbus, Ohio, organizer Jim Lorimer, aided by Dick Brentlinger, staged amateur and professional "Mr. World" contests before 5,000 enthusiastic spectators in the luxurious veterans Memorial Auditorium. To ensure that we could again savor this rich fare, ABC "Wide World of Sport" were there to record the event for television-the first time such an event would be seen on 50 million screens across the world.
The amateur event was held in two height classes on Saturday, September 19. In the short man class were Mohamed Nassiri (Iran), George Newton (England) Nasrollah Dehnavi (Iran) Anibal Lopez (New York) Jerome Currin (Indianapolis) Jim Handly (York) and Curt Haywood (Pataskala). Curt who trained locally in Columbus, had wisely followed his trainer's advice to reduce his bodyweight in order to acquire more definition, and was a popular winner of this class.
Competitors in the tall man class were Robert Holden (Washington) Kent Kuch (Lansing) Tommy Johnson (Columbus) Rolando Pintoy (Philippines) Carl Smith (Richmond) Gene Massey (Florida) and Ken Waller (Cincinnati). Ken, who had won the 1969 "Mr. U.S.A." title was a standout winner, and also the worthy winner of the overall title.
The line-up for the professional "Mr. World" contest was sensational. The short men were Ladislav Szalai (Czechoslovakia) Zabo Koszewski (U.S.A.) Franco Colombu (Italy) and Boyer Coe (U.S.A.) The tall men were Dave Draper (U.S.A.) Sergio Oliva (Cuba) Arnold Schwarzenegger (Austria) and Dennis Tenerino (U.S.A.) This was the first time that most of these men had competed together in the same contest. It was also my first view of some of them, and I eyed them with critical interest as they lined up under the bright television lights against a fitting background of Grecian columns. After introductions from a very capable Master of Ceremonies, the contest swung into life. The M.C. invited them to show off a couple of their favorite poses, so that the international panel of judges could form their first assessments. I was responsible for finding six of the judges from among the many experienced officials who attended the world championships-M. Nassr (Egypt) E. Dorotheo (Philippines) M. Makouk (Lebanon) J. Dionne (Canada) J. Mason (England) A. Yessaian (Iraq). Dick Brentlinger served as Chairman of the judges.
Oliva was the first to respond to the M.C.'s invitation and swung into a series of muscular poses, showing off his huge arms from various angles. The crowd roared their delight at seeing all these muscle-men performing simultaneously. A glint appeared in the eyes of Schwarzenegger who was right beside Oliva. The tall tanned Austrian began matching Oliva pose for pose, and the T.V. cameras swung from one to the other. But this exciting phase of the contest was all too quickly over, and the next round began as each man posed individually. Szalai had a very smooth routine but lacked impressive bulk. Veteran Koszewski was beginning to show his age, at 48 probably the oldest competing bodybuilder in the States, and even the famed abdominals were not as sharp as I remembered them. Still he posed with grace, and drew warm applause. Colombu bounded onto the posing pedestal, a merry smile on his handsome face, and began his fine routine, showing off to perfection, his tremendously muscular physique, whose well tied-in proportions owed a lot to his athletic and weightlifting background. For most people in this part of the States, it was their first view of him, and they gasped and then cheered. Boyer Coe was very good, but did not have the same symmetry as Colombu. Like many bodybuilders without weightlifting experience, he lacked muscle on his shoulders, and upper trapezius, but what he had, he showed off expertly and smoothly. It was obviously to be a close contest between him and Colombu. The M.C. soon settled our doubt-a delighted and popular first Franco Colombu, second Boyer Coe, third Ladislav Szalai.
Now the big boys came on. Draper looked even bigger and more impressive than in his photos, and his famous poses which have graced many magazine covers were greeted with roars of appreciation. Yet to me, there was just something lacking, a little of that sparkle and life that seemed to indicate that he was not really at ease or in his top form. Oliva next, and it was soon obvious that scores of his admirers had shown up. He committed a great blunder by daubing himself overgenerously with oil, which was literally dropping off him. Instead of highlighting his physique, it acted as a mirror, reflecting the powerful T.V. lights and flattening his muscles. He looked smooth in too many parts where the judges would also notice it, particularly his abdominals and thighs. His posing routine was too short and concentrated, mostly on his amazing arm and shoulder development. I formed the impression that he was not fully trained, probably because his three "Mr. Olympia" victories had lulled him into a false confidence. Schwarzenegger gave none of these adverse impressions. Fresh from his "Mr. Universe" victory over Reg Park in London, he was in rock-hard condition, every body-part sharply defined and tied in as though a master sculptor had worked on him to produce the final over-all symmetry. I could not find a fault anywhere, nor obviously could the audience, whose roars grew louder and louder. Tenerino Was unfortunate in following, but gave a brave display of really artistic posing that could well have won top honors in most- other physique contests.
The judges, intent on doing their job as correctly and conscientiously as possible, called these four back to pose together again, and how the crowd loved it, as they matched pose for pose. This was a real contest. At last the judges were satisfied, and the M.C. called for silence to announce the results-3rd Dave Draper, 2nd Sergio Oliva, and the dusky Cuban's confident smile was replaced by a look of shocked disbelief. "Mr. World 1970" Arnold Schwarzenegger! Only a few diehard Oliva followers protested, but the thousands who crammed the auditorium roared their agreement and approval. I heard afterwards that all seven judges were unanimous in giving Arnold first place. Smiling in triumph, Arnold received his huge silver trophy, and an electric watch, and his smile grew even wider when Jim Lorimer gave him the unexpected, but wholly delightful news that he would receive a purse of $500.00. A television interview followed, and I hope that all you readers will have the opportunity to see that, and what was undoubtedly one of the greatest physique shows ever on your screens at home. It is gratifying to learn that the huge success of this contest may persuade Jim Lorimer and Dick Brentlinger to make it an annual event.
So, as you look at the fantastic physiques displayed in this issue, let your mind go back to where it all began. And give thanks to Joe Weider, the man responsible for the present fantastic generation of fabulous stars!
