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The Battle For The Olympia 1996

The Battle For The Olympia 1996

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Documentary

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Color + B&W Paul Dillett : Back Flex Wheeler : Legs Chris Cormier trains with Melvin Anthony : Back Kevin Levrone : Chest Shawn Ray : Arms Jean Pierre Fux : Hams, Arms Nasser El Sonbaty : Back Ronnie Coleman : Back, Shoulders Aaron Baker : Chest, Biceps Dorian Yates : Chest Backstage Action : Lots of extras

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1997

Country

United States of America

Cast

Paul Dillett

Paul Dillett

Ken 'Flex' Wheeler

Ken 'Flex' Wheeler

Chris Cormier

Chris Cormier

Melvin Anthony

Melvin Anthony

Kevin Levrone

Kevin Levrone

Shawn Ray

Shawn Ray

Jean Pierre Fux

Jean Pierre Fux

Nasser El Sonbaty

Nasser El Sonbaty

Ronnie Coleman

Ronnie Coleman

Aaron Baker

Aaron Baker

Dorian Yates

Dorian Yates

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