In the last instalment, we discussed how Larry and Joe Weider conceived the idea of the Mr. Olympia competition way back in September 1964. Larry had just won Mr. Universe and felt like Alexander The Great with no new worlds to conquer.
Training The Stars
Vince Gironda’s Hollywood Gym Helped The Studios Whip Their Stars Into Shape For The Movies
Reflecting On Winning The 1966 Mr. Olympia By Larry Scott
“So one Mr. Olympia was over.” Scott told us. “I was thrilled to have won this competition and getting a win over Poole and Maynard, two of the very best bodybuilders in the world. Some very weird things happened afterwards.”
Larry Scott in his office at Hoggan CamStar in Draper, UT. (Circa 1985).
Larry Scott in his office at Hoggan CamStar in Draper, UT. (Circa 1985).
Meeting Larry Scott
I met Larry Scott at the opening of a gym in San Antonio, Texas circa 1983.
Larry Scott By Jim Shiblom
I met Larry Scott in 1977. He did seminars and shows for me for many years.
The Original Vince’s Gym
The Original Vince’s Gym.
Tony Almeida & Vince Gironda at Vince’s Gym
Tony Almeida & Vince Gironda at Vince’s Gym.
Charles Fautz, Vince Gironda & Rich Giofu
Charles Fautz, Vince Gironda & Rich Giofu.
Rich Giofu and Charles Fautz Outside Vince’s Gym
Rich Giofu and Charles Fautz Outside Vince’s Gym.
Dan Mackey Training at Vince’s Gym
Dan Mackey Training at Vince’s Gym.