Arnold the "greatest" (?)
Just saw this on getbig.com. I knew the Olympias were not that competitive 30 years ago, but apparently in 1971 there was only 3 competitors... which is kind of weird. It's hard to compare Mr. O wins, sure Arnold has 7 but for example Haney had to face very aggressive competition, and of course today it's to brutal some people are willing to die for huge, ripped muscles. Many of Arnolds wins are very controversial. So, I wonder how many Mr. O's Arnold 'really' won.
So, the sacrifice to win a Mr. O title today must be greater than 30 or even 10 years ago. Just makes you wonder how the sport will look like in another 30 years. Jeez!!
"From various websites, including the IFBB website, here is the information that we have about the 1971 Mr. Olympia. "Arnold took the title unopposed in 1971. For the first time, the show was held outside of New York. The Mr. Olympia contest was held in Paris the same day as the NABBA Universe was held in London. Arnold, with his loyalty 100% behind the IFBB, competed in the Mr. Olympia while other great champions of that year chose to avoid Arnold and compete in the NABBA competition."
http://www.getbig.com/news/2002-03/082702mro1971.htm