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Former owner of IronMan Magazine, John Balik, talks about his extensive career in the Bodybuilding industry. John shares his stories of meeting Mr. America Bob Gajda and Mr. Olympia Sergio Oliva in Chicago, moving to Southern California in the 1960's, working for the legendary Vince Gironda, training at the original Gold's Gym in Venice, California, meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger and working for Joe Weider as a photographer. John also shares his thoughts on the controversial 1981 Mr. Olympia contest in Columbus, Ohio.
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Former owner of IronMan Magazine, John Balik, talks about his extensive career in the Bodybuilding industry. John shares his stories of meeting Mr. America Bob Gajda and Mr. Olympia Sergio Oliva in Chicago, moving to Southern California in the 1960's, working for the legendary Vince Gironda, training at the original Gold's Gym in Venice, California, meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger and working for Joe Weider as a photographer. John also shares his thoughts on the controversial 1981 Mr. Olympia contest in Columbus, Ohio.

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