“I Don’t Deserve to Win This”: Arnold Schwarzenegger Felt Unworthy of 1972 Mr. Olympia Win After Unfair Treatment Against His Rival

The Mr. Olympia contests, created by Joe Weider, offer a platform for bodybuilders to showcase their talents. It hosts several bodybuilders, and Arnold Schwarzenegger became the face of the sport. He won seven Mr. Olympia titles and captured the hearts and minds of the people. However, the results had their fair share of controversial moments. 

The 1980 Mr. Olympia contest had a controversial build-up. Likewise, a former bodybuilder, Sergio Oliva, explained the injustice at the 1972 contest. As size was a crucial part of the sport, Oliva looked massive and was one favorite to win the contest. But, things went for a toss during the event. 

Did Arnold Schwarzenegger deserve to win?

Oliva was one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. He arrived at the contest looking bulky and huge while looking to win the event. From his off-season weight of 270 pounds, he reduced his weight to 240 pounds. Going through their typical routines, officials called them back and forth to set the line-up. He recalled how it was always Arnold and himself. But as soon as they entered the stage, a guy said, “Let’s put them in alphabetical order.”

According to this setup, the tallest went in front, and Arnold went ahead. They placed Oliva behind him. Witnessing the events unfolding, his colleague Serge Nubret mentioned, “They have cheated you.” Preferring to showcase his remarkable muscles, Oliva replied, “You know what, I don’t care.”

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Oliva mentioned how Arnold did not even know about this, and how he said, “I don’t deserve to win this.” The Myth knew he lost the Olympia the moment when he put them in that order. 

Was the 1972 Mr. Olympia unjust?

The officials revealed to Oliva how they changed the order because he had faced a ban from the IFBB. Oliva mentioned how they would usually need to send a letter if they ban someone, but he never received one. It completely shook him on understanding how a person can know if they barred him without receiving a letter. 

The controversies regarding Arnold and Mr. Olympia contests are aplenty. In 1980 Mr. Olympia, he returned from retirement to win his seventh title. To this day, some doubt whether the event was rigged, and Joe Weider helped Arnold get invaluable success.  What do you think? Tell us in the comments.

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