МИСТЕР ОЛИМПИЯ 1977

The 1977 Mr. Olympia was a professional IFBB bodybuilding contest held on October 1, 1977, at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. The event was organized by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer, with Reg Park serving as the emcee. The total prize money was $13,000, and for the first time, the winner was awarded the new Sandow trophy, which became the traditional symbol of the Mr. Olympia title.

Nine competitors participated, divided into two weight categories: under 200 pounds and over 200 pounds. The top three athletes from each category advanced to a final posedown round for the overall title. In the under-200 pounds class, Frank Zane won ahead of Ed Corney, Boyer Coe, Albert Beckles, and Bill Grant. In the over-200 pounds class, Robby Robinson took first place, followed by Ken Waller, Dennis Tinerino, and Roger Walker.

The final posedown lasted more than five minutes and was broadcast on ABC's Wide World of Sports. Zane defeated the larger competitors to become the fifth Mr. Olympia and secured his first title. Robinson finished second, although eyewitnesses reported he was not in his best shape because of water retention. Ed Corney placed third, just two points behind Robinson, and received two standing ovations for what is considered one of the best posing routines in bodybuilding history. Boyer Coe and Ken Waller took fourth and fifth places, respectively, with Dennis Tinerino placing sixth.