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The 1969 Mr. Olympia contest was an IFBB professional bodybuilding competition held in September 13, 1969 [1] at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York. It was the 5th Mr. Olympia competition held.
| Place | Prize | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 |  Sergio Oliva |
| 2 |  Arnold Schwarzenegger |
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