The 1982
Mr. Olympia
Mr. Olympia is the title awarded to the winner of the professional men's bodybuilding contest at Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend—an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation ...
contest was an
IFBB professional bodybuilding competition held in October 1982 at the
Wembley Conference Centre in
London
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,
England
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Results
Total prize money awarded was $25,000.
Notable events
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Chris Dickerson became the first openly gay and oldest competitor up to that time to win the Mr. Olympia title at 43 years old.
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Franco Columbu, the
1981
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champion did not compete.
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Tom Platz, who was favored, tore his right biceps 6 weeks prior to the competition and competed after having it surgically repaired.
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Chris Dickerson on stage would announce his retirement thus marking his final on stage appearance.
References
External links
Mr. Olympia
1982
1982 in English sport
1982 in bodybuilding
Bodybuilding competitions in the United Kingdom
1982 sports events in London
Sports competitions in London
October 1982 sports events in the United Kingdom
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