Larry Scott

Larry Scott, nicknamed "the Legend", born on October 12, 1938 in Blackfoot, Idaho is an American former IFBB professional bodybuilder. He won 1965 Mr. Olympia and the 1966 Mr. Olympia competition.

Scott was the winner of the IFBB's Mr. Olympia title the first two years of the competition in 1965 and 1966. Scott went to the California Air College to study electronics and is known to be a devout Mormon. He is married to Rachel Ichikawa.

Before claiming the Mr. Olympia title, Scott took Mr. America in 1962, the Mr. Universe title in 1964, and had a minor role in the 1964 movie Muscle Beach Party. Scott is said to have possessed little apparent genetic potential when he started training with weights in 1956, his narrow shoulders having been a particular weak spot. He trained with Vince Gironda, another well-known bodybuilder of the golden age. Scott is best known for his arm development - and perhaps most for his impressive biceps which were unusually long, allowing for good development and shape. Scott attributes his football-shaped biceps to an exercise he invented, "The Scott Curl," which became standard repertoire among many bodybuilders. Nowadays Scott lives in Salt Lake City, Utah where he runs his own personal training company. He was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 1999.

Scott was also a popular physique model during the early to mid 1960s, working for such famous photographers as Bruce of LA and Don Whitman, of Western Photography Guild. His "posing strap" material for Pat Milo (known professionally as simply "Milo") is today considered fine art. It was Milo who introduced Scott to a wide, appreciative audience and helped him hone his posing and photographic persona: that of the "boy next door." Larry regularly appeared in all of Joe Weider's bodybuilding magazines, including Mr. America and Muscle Builder, and he also figured prominently in Demi Gods, Muscleboy, and The Young Physique.

From 1960 until his retirement from competition in 1966, Scott was bodybuilding's top superstar. Bodybuilding magazines soon began capitalizing on his image, but Larry - an IFBB athlete - wrote exclusively for Joe Weider's publications. Larry's popularity completely eclipsed all other bodybuilders of his time, including such famous personalities as Freddy Ortiz, Chuck Sipes, Dave Draper, Leo Robert, Harold Poole, and Sergio Oliva. The phenomenon has since become known as "Larry fever" and reached its apex at the 1966 Mr. Olympia competition, where Larry defended his title and once again took home the crown (literally, since the prize was $1,000 and an actual crown).

Scott's retirement at the age of 28 sent shock waves throughout the sport. But Scott had other priorities (a second marriage), and after two Olympia wins, he'd done all he could do in competitive bodybuilding.

One fan, Rod Labbe, (a freelance writer) collaborated with Scott on four major published articles (a two-part interview in Flex magazine; two articles in Ironman; and an article in MuscleMag International). According to Labbe, "Larry is my childhood hero, a true American success story. It's an honor for me to work with him." Their last interview, entitled "The Golden Man," appeared in two consecutive issues of Ironman magazine in 2006. They are currently working on a new article about American International's Muscle Beach Party, released in 1964 where Scott played the role of "Rock," a bodybuilder who was part of "Jack Fanny's" (Don Rickles) exercise group (Scott's character name is listed incorrectly on the Internet Movie Database as "Riff" - the shirts he wears in the film all read "Rock")

larry the Legend

* The first bodybuilder to win the Mr. Olympia competition.

* The only bodybuilder that is undefeated in Mr Olympia

* One of the first bodybuilders to have 20 in. upper arms



Bodybuilding titles

* 1959 Mr. Idaho, 1st

* 1960 Mr. California - AAU, Winner

* 1960 Mr. California - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

* 1960 Mr. Los Angeles - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd

* 1960 Mr. Los Angeles - AAU, 3rd

* 1961 Mr. Pacific Coast - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

* 1961 Mr. Pacific Coast - AAU, Winner

* 1962 Mr. America, Medium, 2 and Overall

* 1963 Mr. Universe, Medium, 1st

* 1964 Mr. Universe, Medium, 1st and Overall

* 1965 Mr. Olympia, 1st


* 1966 Mr. Olympia, 1st

* 1979 Canada Diamond Pro Cup, 9th

* 1979 Grand Prix Vancouver, Did not place

Franco Columbo

Dr. Franco Columbu has won all the major bodybuilding and powerlifting titles in the world, including Mr. Olympia twice. He is also a Doctor of chiropractic and an expert in Sports Medicine and Kinesiology. Franco has starred in and produced numerous feature films.

It is a long way from Sardinia to Southern California, and no one knows this better than Franco Columbu, who arose from humble beginnings on the Italian island of Sardinia where people live in much the same way as they have for centuries. His successes as a boxing champion, international bodybuilding superstar, entrepreneur, author, Doctor of Chiropractic, and most recently actor and film producer, are deeply rooted in his Catholic upbringing and the strong work ethic which he learned as a young shepherd and farmer in Ollalai, in the primitive inland mountain region of Sardinia.

Franco has won every important title in bodybuilding and power lifting, an extraordinary achievement. He is a two-time Mr. Olympia, the most prestigious and lucrative title in bodybuilding, and has been Mr. Universe and Mr. World, among others. Even more amazing is the fact that he won his second Mr. Olympia at the age of 40, while completing his studies to become a chiropractor and five years after he had completely dislocated his knee in competition.

His power lifting World Records include: Bench Press 525 lbs., Squat 655 lbs., and Dead Lift 750 lbs. In April 1979, Franco even made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest lung power. He was able to blow up a hot water bottle until it burst in just 55 seconds using only sheer lung power (that is 28.5 lbs/square inch)!

Franco's film appearances include the documentary "Pumping Iron", "Stay Hungry", "Conan the Barbarian" and "Terminator." On television, he was technical advisor for and appeared in the CBS-TV movie "Getting Physical." He has also been featured in several national TV and print commercials, as well as numerous guest appearances and television shows.

The most recent films under Franco Columbu Productions are: "Beretta's Island," which is a great success in many countries; "Doublecross," which has been released in many foreign countries, and "Ancient Warriors," a feature film that reveals historical, spiritual and contemporary places never seen before on the Island of Sardinia. He also produced and directed "Sardinia, The Greatest Isle of the Sea," an award-winning documentary about his homeland. A series of other documentaries about Sardinia are also in production.

Franco graduated from Chiropractic College in 1977 and obtained a PhD in Nutrition in 1982. He has also been the recipient of several honors and awards throughout the years including:

* Induction into the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 1983

* Received a Certificate of Merit from the IFBB in 1985

* Awarded the highest civilian honor of merit - the merit of Ufficiale - by Francesco Cossiga, the President of Italy, on August 25, 1988

* Received the FBB Achievement Medal Award in October 2004

* Inducted into the Worlds Gym Hall of Fame in 2006

* Received the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Award in 2007

* Received an award from the ICA for "Special service to the chiropractic
profession and the world of fitness" in 2009

* Awarded Arnold's Classic Lifetime Achievement Award on March 7, 2009

Titles Won in Bodybuilding:

* Mr. Italy

* Mr. Europe

* Mr. International

* Mr. World

* Mr. Universe

* Mr. Olympia



Titles Won in Powerlifting:

* Champion of Italy

* Champion of Germany

* Champion of Europe

* World Champion


World Records in Powerlifting:

* Bench Press 525 lbs.

* Squat 655 lbs.

* Deadlift 750 lbs.


Records in Weightlifting:

* Olympic Press 325 lbs.

* Snatch 270 lbs.

* Clean and Jerk 400 lbs.


Boxing:

*Amateur Boxing Champion

Frank Zane

Frank Zane (born June 28, 1942 in Kingston, Pennsylvania) is an American former professional bodybuilder and teacher.

Education

Zane received a B.S. (Bachelor of Science degree) in Education from Wilkes University in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania in 1964. For 13 years, he taught mathematics and chemistry while living in Florida and California. Later he earned a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts degree) in psychology from Cal State LA in 1977. Finally, he was awarded a Master's degree in Experimental Psychology from Cal State SB, California in 1990.

Bodybuilding career

Zane is a three-time Mr. Olympia (1977 to 1979). His reign represented a shift of emphasis from mass to aesthetics. Zane's proportionate physique featured the second thinnest waistline of all the Mr. Olympias (after Sergio Oliva),with his wide shoulders making for a distinctive V-taper. He stood at 5'9" and had a competition weight of 187-195 pounds when he won Mr Olympia (He weighed over 200 lbs when he competed in the 60s). Zane is one of only three people who have beaten Arnold Schwarzenegger in a bodybuilding contest (1968 Mr Universe in Miami, FL) and one of the very few Mr. Olympia winners under 200 pounds. Overall, he competed for over 20 years (retiring after the 1983 Mr Olympia contest) and won Mr America, Mr Universe, Mr World and Mr Olympia throughout his illustrious career.

He has written many courses and books about bodybuilding. In 1994, Zane was inducted into the 1st annual Joe Weider Hall of Fame. He received the Arnold Schwarzenegger lifetime achievement award at the 2003 Arnold Classic for his dedication and long-time support of the sport. He was given the nickname "The Chemist" due to his Bachelor of Science degree and, as he puts it: "Back in the day I took a lot of supplements and tons of amino acids. Still do. But back then it was pretty unusual. That's how I got the nickname The Chemist." There was also a perception that his nickname was given because he was very scientific in reaching his peak on the exact day of competition, year after year.

In 1985, Frank and his wife Christine owned and operated Zane Haven in Palm Springs, CA where they successfully conducted one-on-one sessions with clients who wish to possess a symmetrical physique. Zane's own bodybuilding formula was B=EARN (Total Bodybuilding = Exercise x Attitude x Rest x Nutrition) and this has always been emphasized to every single client since he began this center. Today, the Zanes live in San Diego, CA and his learning center is now called Zane Experience.

In 2005, Frank Zane played the IFBB Announcer and worked as the consulting producer in the movie "See Arnold Run." As of 2006, Zane currently runs his own website, appears at seminars and book signings, and offers personal weightlifting sessions with his program called "The Zane Experience" in San Diego. He is still in fantastic shape today, at age 67.

titles
* 1961 Mr. Pennsylvania (17th place)

* 1962 Mr. Keystone (Winner)

* 1963 Mr. Keystone 2nd

* 1965 Mr. Sunshine State (Winner)

* 1965 IFBB Mr. Universe (1st, Medium Height category)

* 1966 IFBB Mr. America (1st, Medium)

* 1967 IFBB Mr. America (1st, Medium)

* 1967 IFBB Mr. Universe (3rd, Tall)

* 1968 IFBB Mr. America (Winner)

* 1968 IFBB Mr. Universe (Winner)

* 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe (Winner)

* 1971 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (1st, Short)

* 1972 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (Winner)

* 1972 IFBBMr. Olympia (Under 200 lbs, 4th)

* 1973 - did not compete (retired)

* 1974 IFBB Mr. Olympia (Under 200 lbs, 2nd)

* 1975 IFBB Mr. Olympia (did not place)

* 1976 IFBB Mr. Olympia (2nd overall)

* 1977 IFBB Mr. Olympia (Winner)

* 1978 IFBB Mr. Olympia (Winner)


* 1979 IFBB Mr. Olympia (Winner; perhaps the greatest shape of his career)

* 1980 IFBB Mr. Olympia (3rd, after suffering a near-fatal injury at his home,
requiring lengthy hospitalization)

* 1981 - did not compete (boycotted the Mr Olympia contest after the
controversial 1980 contest)

* 1982 IFBB Mr. Olympia (2nd)

* 1983 IFBB Mr. Olympia (4th, after suffering another accident on his bicycle, requiring extensive shoulder surgery shortly after the contest)



Competitive stats

* Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

* Contest weight: 185 lbs (84kg)

* Off-season weight: 200 lbs

* Arms: 18"

* Neck: 17.5"

* Chest: 50"

* Waist: 29"

* Thighs: 26"

* Calves: 16.5"

Samir Bannout

Samir Hassan Bannout (born November 7, 1955 in Beirut, Lebanon) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder.


Known as "the Lion of Lebanon", Samir Bannout won the Mr. Olympia title in 1983. At that time, only 6 men had held this most prestigious title since the contest was first introduced in 1965. Many of them, obviously, held the title for several years, Bannout won it just once, a distinction shared with Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson. Samir has appeared on the covers of many fitness and bodybuilding publications, including Strength and Health, MuscleMag International, Muscle Digest, Flex, Muscle Training Illustrated, Muscle and Fitness, Muscle Up, IronMan and Muscular Development magazines.

Samir Bannout first moved to Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. He competed at the amateur level and achieved IFBB pro status by winning his light-heavyweight class at the 1979 IFBB World Amateur Championships. By this time Samir had already relocated to Santa Monica, California. Bannout took 4th place at the 1982 Mr. Olympia contest and returned the following year to finally take home the title in 1983. The contest was held in Munich, Germany that year and the trophy awarded him is called a "Sandow" named after Eugen Sandow.

The extreme muscular definition that Bannout was able to achieve in his lower back region helped coin the term "Christmas tree" when referring the shape made visible during a back pose on the competition stage.

After placing 6th at the 1984 Olympia, he was suspended for three years by the IFBB as punishment for his participation at the rival federation, WABBA's, World Championship competition.

Samir Bannout was never able to get a top six placing again at a Mr. Olympia contest despite competing at the event many more times. In 1990 he won his second IFBB pro show, the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Invitational. His professional career lasted for 17 years.

Today Samir Bannout lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife Randa and three children Lea,Jesse,Sergio. He was inducted to the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2002.


Bodybuilding titles Samir Bannout

1974

Universe - IFBB, Medium, 7th

1976

Universe - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 12th

1977

Mr International - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 2nd

1978

Mr International - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 2nd

Mr Michigan - AAU, Overall Winner

1979

Best in the World - IFBB, Amateur, 1st

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Did not place

World Amateur Championships - IFBB, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st

1980

Grand Prix California - IFBB, 4th

Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBB, 7th

Night of Champions - IFBB, 10th

Olympia - IFBB, 15th

Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, Did not place


1981

Grand Prix California - IFBB, 7th

Grand Prix New England - IFBB, 6th

Night of Champions - IFBB, 10th

Olympia - IFBB, 9th


1982

Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB, 2nd

Olympia - IFBB, 4th


1983


Olympia - IFBB, Winner


1984

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 5th

Olympia - IFBB, 6th

World Grand Prix - IFBB, 5th


1985

World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 1st


1988

Grand Prix England - IFBB, 10th

Grand Prix Italy - IFBB, 9th

Olympia - IFBB, 8th


1989

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 4th

Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, 6th

Grand Prix France - IFBB, 8th

Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 5th

Grand Prix Holland - IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Spain (2) - IFBB, 5th

Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 5th

Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB, 3rd

Olympia - IFBB, 9th



1990

Arnold Classic - IFBB, Disqualified

Grand Prix England - IFBB, 6th

Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, 5th

Grand Prix Italy - IFBB, 6th

Houston Pro Invitational - IFBB, 3rd

Olympia - IFBB, 8th

Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

World Championships - NABBA, Professional, 2nd


1991

Olympia - IFBB, Did not place


1992


Arnold Classic - IFBB, Did not place

Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 11th

Olympia - IFBB, Did not place


1993


Arnold Classic - IFBB, 13th

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 15th

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 13th

San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 10th


1994


Grand Prix England - IFBB, 14th

Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 13th

Grand Prix Italy - IFBB, 12th

Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 12th

Olympia - IFBB, Did not place


1996

Olympia - Masters - IFBB, 6th

Sergio Oliva

Sergio Oliva is a bodybuilder known as "The Myth". This sobriquet was given to him by bodybuilder/writer Rick Wayne. Wayne had begun calling Oliva "The Myth" "(because everyone who saw him at the 1967 Montreal World's Fair said he was "JUST UNBELIEVABLE")


The Myth


Oliva was born in Cuba on July 4, 1941. At the age of twelve he worked with his father in the sugar cane fields of Guambaco. When Oliva was 16, his father suggested that he enlist in Fulgencio Batista's army. In the absence of a birth certificate, the recruiting officer took the senior Oliva's word that his son was old enough to enlist in the fight against communism.

After losing the war to Fidel Castro, Oliva stayed local and took to hanging out at the beach. There he met a fellow sun worshipper who invited him to the local weightlifting club. After just six months of training Oliva was doing clean & jerks with over 300 pounds. Totaling 1000 pounds in the three Olympic lifts at a bodyweight of 195lbs, considered a middle-heavyweight. Because of an injury of the top weightlifter, Alberto R. Games, he was chosen to represent Cuba at the 1962 Central America Games hosted in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1962 the National Weightlifting Championship for Cuba was won by Alberto Rey Games Hernandez; Sergio Oliva took second place. Alberto Games was unable to attend the Central American Games because of an injury.

During his stay in Jamaica, Oliva snuck out of his quarters while the guards were distracted. He ran at top speed until he was safely inside the American consulate. Arriving breathlessly he demanded and received political asylum. Soon, sixty-five other Cuban nationals followed him, including Castro's entire weightlifting team. Soon afterward, Oliva was living in Miami, Florida working as a TV repairman


Oliva in usa


In 1963 Oliva moved to Chicago, Illinois. There he worked at a local steel mill and began working out at the Duncan YMCA. Working 10-12 hour days at the steel mill and putting in another 2.5–3 hours at the gym gave Oliva very little time for anything else. Soon the bodybuilding grapevine was abuzz with gossip about a Cuban powerhouse who lifted more than any of the local Olympic champs. Oliva won his first bodybuilding competition the Mr. Chicagoland contest in 1963. Then he was successful again at the Mr. Illinois in 1964 but he lost in 1965 at the AAU Jr. Mr. America winning 2nd place even though he won the trophy for "Most Muscular". In 1966, he won the AAU Jr. Mr. America and again he claimed the trophy for "Most Muscular". He then joined the International Federation of BodyBuilders IFBB in which he won both the professional Mr. World and Mr. Universe Contests. In 1967 he won the prestigious Mr. Olympia contest, making him the undisputed world champion of bodybuilding.

Oliva then went on to win the Mr. Olympia title three years in a row. At 5 feet 9 inches and at a contest weight that varied between 240-255 lbs.

Distinctions

* The first non-white athlete to win Mr. America, Mr. World, Mr. International, Mr. Universe, Mr. Olympia.
* The second bodybuilder to win the Mr. Olympia competition.
* The only bodybuilder to ever defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger in a Mr Olympia contest, 1969.
* The only Mr. Olympia champion to ever win uncontested in 1968.


Bodybuilding titles by oliva

* 1963 Mr Chicago

* 1964 Mr Illinois

* 1964 Mr America - AAU, 7th

* 1965 Junior Mr America - AAU, 2nd

* 1965 Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular

* 1965 Mr America - AAU, 4th

* 1965 Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular,

* 1966 Junior Mr America - AAU, Winner

* 1966 Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular

* 1966 Mr America - AAU, 2nd

* 1966 Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular,

* 1966 Mr World - IFBB, Overall Winner

* 1966 Mr World - IFBB, Tall, 1st

* 1966 Mr Universe - IFBB Winner

* 1966 Olympia - IFBB, 4th

* 1967 Olympia - IFBB, Winner

* 1967 Universe - IFBB, Overall Winner

* 1968 Olympia - IFBB, Winner

* 1969 Olympia - IFBB, Winner

* 1970 Mr World - AAU, Pro Tall, 2nd

* 1970 Olympia - IFBB, 2nd

* 1971 Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 2nd

* 1972 Olympia - IFBB, 2nd

* 1973 Mr International - IFBB, Professional, 1st

* 1974 Mr International, Professional, 1st

* 1975 Olympus - WBBG, Winner

* 1976 Olympus - WBBG, Winner

* 1977 World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 1st

* 1978 Olympus - WBBG, Winner

* 1980 World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 1st

* 1981 Pro World Cup - WABBA, Winner

* 1984 Olympia - IFBB, 8th

* 1984 Pro States Championships - WABBA

* 1985 Olympia - IFBB, 8th



Personal Info


Nickname The Myth

Birth July 4, 1941 (1941-07-04) (age 68)

Height 5 Ft. 9 in.

Weight 230 pounds

Best win IFBB Mr. Olympia 1967-1969, three consecutive times, 1968 uncontested and unchallenged

Active Retired 1985

Lee Haney

Lee Haney (born November 11, 1959 in Spartanburg, South Carolina), is a former American IFBB professional bodybuilder most famous for being the current joint world record holder, along with Ronnie Coleman, for winning the most Mr. Olympia titles (eight times from 1984 to 1991).


A devoted born again Christian, Haney has his own program on the Trinity Broadcasting Network called "TotaLee Fit with Lee Haney," where is usually joined by famous Christian sportsmen and on occasion his wife. On the show he teaches the importance of both physical and spiritual growth and one of his more famous quotes is that we should "train to stimulate not annihilate."

He and his wife reside in Fayette County, GA. Their two children are now in college.

President Bill Clinton appointed Lee Haney Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

In October 2005, Ronnie Coleman tied Haney's Mr Olympia record becoming only the second person to win eight Mr. Olympia titles back to back since its inception after Haney had held the record for an astonishing fourteen years.

His reign ushered in an era where back development (both Latissimus dorsi and Trapezius) has been seen as the ultimate goal in bodybuilding.

Lee Haney is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, where he earned a degree in Child Psychology. He was also a member of the football team while in college.


PERSONAL INFORMATION


Born November 11, 1959 (1959-11-11) (age 50)

Children two children

Profession Professional Bodybuilder

Religion Christian


ACHIEVEMENTS

1978

Mr Coastal USA - AAU, Teen, 4th

1979

Mr Coastal USA - AAU, Teen, 4th

Teen Mr America - AAU, Tall, 1st

Teen Mr America - AAU, Overall Winner

1980

Mr USA - AAU, HeavyWeight, 4th

1982

Junior Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st

Junior Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner

Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st

Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner

World Amateur Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 1st


1983

Grand Prix England - IFBB, 2nd

Grand Prix Las Vegas - IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB, 2nd

Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBB, 3rd

Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner

Olympia - IFBB, 3rd

World Pro Championships - IFBB, 3rd


1984

Olympia - IFBB, Winner


1985


Olympia - IFBB, Winner

1986

Olympia - IFBB, Winner


1987

Grand Prix Germany (2) - IFBB, Winner

Olympia - IFBB, Winner


1988

Olympia - IFBB, Winner


1989

Olympia - IFBB, Winner


1990

Olympia - IFBB, Winner


1991

Olympia - IFBB, Winner

Chris Dickerson

Chris Dickerson Personal Info


Birth August 25, 1939, Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Height 5 ft. 6 in.

Weight 190 lb


Professional Career

Best win IFBB Mr. Olympia 1982,

Active Retired 1994

ACHIEVEMENTS OF Chris Dickerson

1966

Mr Atlantic Coast - AAU, (Overall Winner)

Mr Eastern America - AAU, (Overall Winner)

Junior Mr USA - AAU, (Winner)

Junior Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

Mr New York City - AAU, Overall Winner

Mr New York Metropolitan - AAU, Overall Winner

Mr New York State - AAU, Overall Winner

Mr North America - AAU, 2nd

1967

Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 4th

Mr America - AAU, 6th

Mr California - AAU, Winner

Junior Mr America - AAU, 4th

Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 5th


1968

Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd

Mr America - AAU, 3rd

Junior Mr America - AAU, 3rd

Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd

Mr USA - AAU, Winner

1969

Mr America - AAU, 2nd

Junior Mr America - AAU, 2nd


1970

Mr America - AAU, Winner

Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

Junior Mr America - AAU, Winner

Mr Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st

1971

Mr Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st


1973

Pro Mr America - WBBG, Winner

Mr Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st

Mr Universe - NABBA, Overall Winner

1974

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 1st

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Overall Winner


1975

Universe - Pro - PBBA, 2nd

Pro Mr World - WBBG, 2nd


1976

Olympus - WBBG, 4th

Universe - Pro - NABBA, 3rd

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 2nd


1979

Canada Diamond Pro Cup - IFBB, 2nd

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix Vancouver - IFBB, 2nd

Olympia - IFBB, LightWeight, 4th


1980

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner

Florida Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix California - IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix Louisiana - IFBB, 2nd

Grand Prix Miami - IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBB, 2nd

Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner

Olympia - IFBB, 2nd

Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd


1981

Grand Prix California - IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix Louisiana - IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix New England - IFBB, 2nd

Grand Prix Washington - IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix World Cup - IFBB, 2nd

Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner

Olympia - IFBB, 2nd

Professional World Cup - IFBB, 2nd


1982

Olympia - IFBB, Winner


1984

Olympia - IFBB, 11th


1990

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 8th


1994

Olympia - Masters - IFBB, 4th

Qualify for the Mr. Olympia

QUALIFICATIONS

1. The top 6 finalists from the previous year's Mr. Olympia.

2. The top 5 finalists from the same year's Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic and Night
of the Champions.

3. The top 3 finalists from any Grand Prix or other professional bodybuilding
competition held subsequent to the previous year's Mr. Olympia.

4. The overall winner from the same year's Masters Olympia.

5. Any former Mr. Olympia winner has a lifetime eligibility.

6. The Organizer may, with the approval of the Pro Committee, extend one "special invitation" to an athlete who has not qualified in accordance with the above criteria.

Eddie Ellwood

One of the biggest bodybuilders on the planet, Eddie Ellwood’s 6’1" 276-pound physique has been the dominant force in NABBA bodybuilding. He retired while still at the top of his game to handle his profitable security company but has plenty of game left for the Megalympia stage.

* Fifth-place 1986 NABBA Mr. Britain tall class

* Second-place 1987 NABBA Mr. Britain tall class

* Class winner 1988 NABBA Mr. Britain tall class

* Fourth-place 1988 NABBA Mr. Universe tall class

* Overall winner 1989 NABBA Mr. Britain

* Third-place 1989 IFBB British Championships

* Fourth-place 1996 NABBA Pro Universe

* Winner 1997-2001 NABBA Pro Universe



Thickness, mass and conditioning are all tools mastered by IFBB middleweight champ Brian Chamberlain. His physique has no weak bodyparts with wide, cappy delts, a powerful Yatesian back and full calves.

* Second-place 1998 NPC Junior Nationals middleweight

* Third-place 1999 NPC Nationals middleweight

* Fourth-place 2000 NPC Nationals middleweight

* Fourth-place 2001 NPC Nationals light-heavyweight

* Overall winner 2004 North American championships

* Second-place 2005 Olympia Wildcard Showdown



Considered unbeatable in his prime, Kalman Szkalak (pronounced skull-ack) was placing in the Olympia after just a couple of years in the sport. The Budapest-born American with his huge Arnold-like pecs and massive upper body ran into a dispute with IFBB officials and drifted into premature obscurity.

* Winner 1976 AAU Mr. California

* Overall winner 1976 AAU Mr. America

* Overall winner 1977 IFBB Mr. USA

* Class winner 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe heavyweight

* Third-place 1978 IFBB Mr. Olympia heavyweight

* Second-place 1980 WABBA Pro World Cup

* Second-place 1982 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe

Death of 5 times Mr. Universe Edward Kawak

This confirmation just in from his home in France from my good friend Olivier Ripert. Edouardo known as Ed Kawak died of a heart attack last Saturday in Beijing, China. He was 47 years old. He was an absolute champion, unbeatable at NABBA winning the Universe on 5 occasions. He and Eddy Ellwood hold the record with 5 Universe titles each. Ed also competed as an IFBB pro with some success.

GREAT EDWARD

1980

World Championships - WABBA, Overall Winner
World Championships - WABBA, Medium, 1st

1981

World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 1st

1982

European Championships - WABBA, Professional, 1st
Universe - Pro - NABBA, Winner
World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 2nd

1983

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Winner
World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 2nd

1984

European Championships - NABBA, Professional, 1st
Universe - Pro - NABBA, Winner
World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 1st

1985

European Championships - NABBA, Professional, 1st
Universe - Pro - NABBA, Winner
World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 3rd

1986

Los Angeles Pro Championships - IFBB, 8th
Night of Champions - IFBB, 8th
Olympia - IFBB, 13th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 8th

1987

Grand Prix France - IFBB, 8th
Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 8th
Night of Champions - IFBB, Did not place
Olympia - IFBB, 8th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 4th

1988

Grand Prix England - IFBB, 17th
Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 11th
Grand Prix Greece - IFBB, 10th
Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 14th
Olympia - IFBB, 16th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 12th

1989

Universe - Pro - NABBA, 2nd
World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 2nd

1990

World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 1st

1991

World Championships - NABBA, Professional, 3rd

1992

Universe - Pro - NABBA, 2nd

1993

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Winner

1995

World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 2nd

1996

Night of Champions - IFBB, 13th

1999

Olympia - Masters - IFBB, 13th

Universe Championships

The Universe Championships are an annual bodybuilding event organised by the National Amateur Bodybuilders Association (NABBA). It has a number of competitions: NABBA Mr. Universe (amateur and professional), Miss Physique, and Miss Figure.

First held in 1948, the contest was initially only for amateur male bodybuilders - but a separate contest for professionals was added in 1952. The NABBA defines amateur as someone who has "never entered and accepted prize money in an advertised professional event". Miss Physique, a women's contest was added in 1966 and Miss Figure was introduced in 1986.

A separate competition called IFBB Mr. Universe was organized by the IFBB. This changed its name to the World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships in 1976.

Mr. Universe is a bodybuilding contest. The athletes are judged on their symmetry, proportions and the size and clarity of each muscle group. Most of the judging occurs during the day, this is called the pre-judging. Before the distractions of the evening show, the finals.

Winners

Year Mr. Universe (Amateur)
1948 - John Grimek
1949 - No contest
1950 - Steve Reeves
1951 - Reg Park
1952 - Mohammed Nasr
1953 - Bill Pearl
1954 - Enrico Thomas
1955 - Mickey Hargitay
1956 - Ray Schaeffer
1957 - John Lees
1958 - Earl Clark
1959 - Len Sell
1960 - Henry Downs
1961 - Ray Routledge
1962 - Joe Abbenda
1963 - Tom Sansome
1964 - John Hewlett
1965 - Elmo Santiago
1966 - Chester Yorton
1967 - Cody Twombley
1968 - Dennis Tinerino
1969 - Boyer Coe
1970 - Frank Zane
1971 - Ken Waller
1972 - Elias Petsas
1973 - Chris Dickerson
1974 - Roy Duval
1975 - Ian Lawrence
1976 - Shigeru Sugita
1977 - Bertil Fox
1978 - Dave Johns
1979 - Ahmet Enünlü
1980 - Bill Richardson
1981 - John Brown
1982 - John Brown
1983 - Jeff King
1984 - Brian Buchanan
1985 - Tim Belknap
1986 - Marcel Brugmans
1987 - Basil Francis
1988 - Victor Terra
1989 - Matt Dufresne
1990 - Peter Reid
1991 - Reiner Gorbracht
1992 - Mustafa Mohammad
1993 - Dennis Francis
1994 - Nick van Beeck
1995 - Grant Clemesha
1996 - Frederico Focherini
1997 - Grant Thomas
1998 - Gary Lister
1999 - Franco Male
2000 - Sergei Ogorodnikov
2001 - Steffen Müller
2002 - Costantino Caleazzo
2003 - Aric Hoeschen
2004 - Steve Sinton
2005 - Charles Mario
2006 - Tomáš Bureš
2007 - Salvatori Orazio
2008 - Lionel Beyeke
2009 - Quinn Morin

Year Mr. Universe (Pro)

1952 - Juan Ferrero
1953 - Jim Davis
1954 - Jim Park
1955 - Leo Robert
1956 - Jack Dellinger
1957 - Arthur Robin
1958 - Reg Park
1959 - Bruce Randall
1960 - Paul Wynter
1961 - Bill Pearl
1962 - Len Sell
1963 - Joe Abbenda
1964 - Earl Maynard
1965 - Reg Park
1966 - Paul Wynter
1967 - Bill Pearl
1968 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
1969 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
1970 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
1971 - Bill Pearl
1972 - Frank Zane
1973 - Boyer Coe
1974 - Chris Dickerson
1975 - Boyer Coe
1976 - Serge Nubret
1977 - Tony Emmot
1978 - Bertil Fox
1979 - Bertil Fox
1980 - Tony Pearson
1981 - Robby Robinson
1982 - Edward Kawak
1983 - Edward Kawak
1984 - Edward Kawak
1985 - Edward Kawak
1986 - Lance Dreher
1987 - Olaf Annus
1988 - Charles Clairmonte
1990 - Charles Clairmonte
1991 - Dino Cajo
1992 - Dino Cajo
1993 - Dino Cajo
1994 - Edward Kawak
1995 - John Terilli
1996 - Brian Buchanan
1997 - Shaun Davis
1998 - Eddy Ellwood
1999 - Eddy Ellwood
2000 - Eddy Ellwood
2001 - Eddy Ellwood
2002 - Eddy Ellwood
2003 - Gary Lister
2004 - Gary Lister
2005 - Hassan Al Saka
2006 - Sergey Ogorodnikov
2007 - Steve Sinton
2008 - Graham Park
2009 - Alessandro Savi

Bodybuilding Championships

The World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships (formerly IFBB Mr. Universe) is a male bodybuilding contest organised by the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness (IFBB) and first held in 1959. The name was changed in 1976 to avoid confusion with the NABBA Mr. Universe.



Winners


Classes

From 1959-1969 there was just one category of competition - open. In 1970 the competition was split into three height classes: Short (under 5'5"), Medium (under 5'8"), and Tall (5'8") with an overall winner also decided. In 1976 they were abandoned in favour of weight classes. These have changed over the years but as of 2005 they are (weight in brackets is the maximum for this category):

* Flyweight (60 kg, 132 lb)
* Bantamweight (65 kg, 143 lb)
* Lightweight (70 kg, 154 lb)
* Welterweight (75 kg, 165 lb)
* Light-Middleweight (80 kg, 176 lb)
* Middleweight (85 kg, 187 lb)
* Light-Heavyweight (90 kg, 198 lb)
* Heavyweight (over 90 kg, 198 lb)

An overall winner award was not awarded between 1976 and 1995. In 2006, overall winner awards were awarded in both the bodybuilding and classic bodybuilding disciplines.