Which Olympia result still makes you mad?

[just_tryin]

The 1980 Mr. Olympia has to be one of the most controversial results ever. Arnold was a legend, no question, but looking at his conditioning that night compared with Chris Dickerson and Frank Zane, do you guys think he really deserved the win? Or did his name and reputation play a part?

Curious to hear what everyone thinks, especially those who have followed bodybuilding for decades.

 

[tonygetsstrong]

For me man, its gotta be 1980. Arnold's legacy is undeniable but if we're judging what was on stage that night, Zane and Dickerson had a pretty strong case. Name value might have played a part.

 

[mikefromwork]

Even off his absolute best, Arnold's upper-body structure and sheer frame dominance were just too much for the smaller guys to overcome.

 

[jasonm_87]

I’d say 1980 was a “right name, wrong night” situation for Arnold, but I get why people argue it both ways.

 

[Paulr_91]

For me man, its gotta be 1980. Arnold's legacy is undeniable but if we're judging what was on stage that night, Zane and Dickerson had a pretty strong case. Name value might have played a part.

Yeah, 1980 for sure Even decades later, people still cant agree on that one. That's how controversial it was!