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1979 Mr. Olympia
The 1979 Mr. Olympia contest was an International Federation of BodyBuilders, IFBB professional bodybuilding competition held October 6, 1979 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. Results The total prize money awarded was $50,000. Over 200lbs Under 200lbs Overall winner Notable events *Frank Zane won his third consecutive Mr. Olympia title * This was the last year the Mr. Olympia contest used weight divisions to determine an overall winner References External links Mr. OlympiaThe 1979 Mr. Olympia Mr. Olympia, 1979 1979 in sports in Ohio 1979 in bodybuilding October 1979 sports events in the United States Sports competitions in Columbus, Ohio 20th century in Columbus, Ohio {{Ohio-sport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Federation Of BodyBuilders
The International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness (IFBB), headquartered in Las Rozas (Madrid), is an international professional sports governing body for bodybuilding and fitness that oversees many of the sport's major international events, notably the World and Continental Championships.IFBB.com About The IFBB"About The IFBB" Retrieved on 20 November 2015.IFBB Constitution "IFBB Constitution March 2015" Retrieved on 20 November 2015. History In 1946, the IFBB was founded by brothers Ben and Joe Weider in Montreal, Canada under the name "International Federation of Bodybuilders". The two founding countries were Canada and the United States. Ben Weider was the first IFBB President. In 1965 the first IFBB Mr. Olympia was held; the IFBB's first contest. From 1966 to 1970, the Federation experienced rapid growth as Joe and Ben Weider promoted the organization globally. By 1970, the IFBB had directors in more than 50 countries worldwide and the IFBB had its footprint in Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Padilla (bodybuilder)
Dennis "Danny" Padilla (born April 3, 1951) is an American bodybuilder, known as "The Giant Killer". Early life Padilla started training when he was seven years old in Rochester, New York. He had been watching his older brother and cousin lift weights together in order to become stronger for their wrestling competitions. He acquired a rusty York barbell, as a hand-me-down from his brother Ray, and quickly set about to become Mr. America. It wasn’t long before he was absolutely smitten with the iron game and training a full seven days a week. Bodybuilding career By the time Padilla was eighteen, he was ready to compete. He won the Mr. Rochester contest in 1970 while still in high school. It was his first show, and he took home the first place trophy. The only question in Padilla's mind after that was,”When is the next show?” He entered a lot of other smaller competitions in the upstate New York area - Mr. Buffalo and Mr. Syracuse. After establishing himself in the loca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
October 1979 Sports Events In The United States
October is the tenth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and the sixth of seven months to have a length of 31 days. The eighth month in the old calendar of Romulus , October retained its name (from Latin and Greek ''ôctō'' meaning "eight") after January and February were inserted into the calendar that had originally been created by the Romans. In Ancient Rome, one of three Mundus patet would take place on October 5, Meditrinalia October 11, Augustalia on October 12, October Horse on October 15, and Armilustrium on October 19. These dates do not correspond to the modern Gregorian calendar. Among the Anglo-Saxons, it was known as Winterfylleth (Ƿinterfylleþ), because at this full moon, winter was supposed to begin. October is commonly associated with the season of spring in parts of the Southern Hemisphere, and autumn in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, where it is the seasonal equivalent to April in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 In Bodybuilding
Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ''Chiquitita'' to commemorate the event. ** The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full Sino-American relations, diplomatic relations. ** Following a deal agreed during 1978, France, French carmaker Peugeot completes a takeover of American manufacturer Chrysler's Chrysler Europe, European operations, which are based in United Kingdom, Britain's former Rootes Group factories, as well as the former Simca factories in France. * January 7 – Cambodian–Vietnamese War: The People's Army of Vietnam and Vietnamese-backed Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation, Cambodian insurgents announce the fall of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the collapse of the Pol Pot regime. Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge retreat west to an area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 In Sports In Ohio
Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ''Chiquitita'' to commemorate the event. ** The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full Sino-American relations, diplomatic relations. ** Following a deal agreed during 1978, France, French carmaker Peugeot completes a takeover of American manufacturer Chrysler's Chrysler Europe, European operations, which are based in United Kingdom, Britain's former Rootes Group factories, as well as the former Simca factories in France. * January 7 – Cambodian–Vietnamese War: The People's Army of Vietnam and Vietnamese-backed Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation, Cambodian insurgents announce the fall of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the collapse of the Pol Pot regime. Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge retreat west to an area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Davis (bodybuilder)
Steve Davis (born 22 August 1957) is an English retired professional snooker player who is currently a commentator, DJ, electronic musician and author. He is best known for dominating professional snooker during the 1980s, when he reached eight World Snooker Championship finals in nine years, winning six world titles, and held the world number one ranking for seven consecutive seasons. He was runner-up to Dennis Taylor in one of snooker's most famous matches, the 1985 World Championship final, which ended in a dramatic black-ball conclusion that attracted 18.5 million viewers, still the largest British television audience for any broadcast after midnight and any broadcast on BBC Two. As well as his six world titles, Davis won the UK Championship six times and the Masters three times for a total of 15 Triple Crown titles, placing him third behind Ronnie O'Sullivan (23 titles) and Stephen Hendry (18). During the 1987–88 season, he became the first player to win all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Corney
Ed Corney (November 9, 1933 – January 1, 2019) was an American professional bodybuilder. He won many prizes in his 30s, including Mr. Universe twice (in 1971 and 1972), and Mr. America once (in 1972). He resumed competitive bodybuilding in his 60s, when he won the 60+ division of the Masters Olympia twice. He appeared in the 1977 docudrama ''Pumping Iron'', as well as the " Dead Lift" episode from ''The Streets of San Francisco'' broadcast that same year (in which Arnold Schwarzenegger played one of his first prominent roles). Early life Corney was born on November 9, 1933, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from Saint Louis School in 1952, and he served in the United States Coast Guard. He subsequently moved to San Jose, California, where he became "a full-time bar owner and bouncer." Bodybuilding career Corney took up bodybuilding at 27, and he first competed at the age of 35. He entered and won his first contest in 1967, the Mr. Fremont, held in the Bay Area. He wins the fol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Platz
Thomas Steven Platz is an American retired professional bodybuilder. He was known for his leg development, which in his prime measured over 30 inches, earning him the nickname The Quadfather. Platz was part of Vince McMahon's short-lived World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF). He Ambush marketing, ambushed the closing ceremonies of 1990 Mr. Olympia, Mr. Olympia 1990 to announce its formation, after attending the event with McMahon as representatives of ''Bodybuilding Lifestyles'' magazine. Early life Tom Platz was born on June 26, 1955. Upon looking at Mr. Universe magazine at the age of 11 Tom decided to become a professional bodybuilder. At the age of 15, he weighed around 165 pounds. Later joined Armento’s Gym and was acquainted with Olympic weight lifters Norb Schemansky and Freddie Lowe and learned the proper way to squat. He developed strength and muscle mass rapidly. , - align=center bgcolor=white valign=middle, , - align=center bgcolor=white ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Beckles
Albert "Al" Beckles (born July 14, 1930, as stated by Albert himself on John Hansen’s Bodybuilding Legends podcast) is a former IFBB pro bodybuilder and Mr. Universe. He is a three-time New York City ‘Night of Champions’ winner. He is celebrated for being competitive at the top level in his fifties. Bodybuilding career Beckles was born in Barbados but immigrated to London. In the mid-1960s, he won several British regional titles before winning the 1969 and 1970 NABBA Mr. Britain titles. In 1971, Beckles joined the IFBB, earning the overall at the IFBB "Mr. Universe." Beckles was one of the most active participants in bodybuilding history, having been in over 100 contests. In 1982, at the age of 52, he won the Night of Champions competition in New York. Beckles’ 13 forays into the IFBB Mr. Olympia have yielded six placings among the top five, including coming second to Lee Haney in 1985 at the age of 55. In 1991, at the age of 61 years, he won the Niagara Falls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Rodriguez (bodybuilder)
Carlos Rodriguez (1943–1991) was a bodybuilder and winner of the 1978 Mr. Universe. He also placed in the 1979 and the 1981 Mr. Olympia. In the bodybuilding circuit, he was referred to as the "Pride of the U.S. Marines." Weider, Joe. "Carlos Rodriguez...Pride Of The Marine Bodybuilders!", ''Muscle Builder'', volume 14, number 9, November 1964, page 13. He owned Sportsworld Fitness Center in Tucson, Arizona. Biography Rodriguez served in the United States Marine Corps 1961–1966, and set the record for the most push-ups in 2 minutes at 149, and most pull-ups in one minute at 47. He was stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune () is a United States Armed Forces, United States military training facility in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Its of beaches make the base a major area for Amphibious warfare, amphibious assault training, and its ..., North Carolina.Mundy, Dave"Former Mr. Universe Carlos Rodriguez Challenges Marines" ''Marines'', vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Dickerson (bodybuilder)
Henri Christophe Dickerson (August 25, 1939 – December 23, 2021) was an American professional bodybuilder. Early life Dickerson was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on August 25, 1939. He was the youngest of triplets. His mother, Mahala Ashley Dickerson, was a lawyer and civil rights advocate for women and minorities. He graduated high school at Olney Friends School in 1957. Bodybuilding career One of the world's most titled bodybuilders, Dickerson's competitive career spanned thirty years; he was known for both his heavily muscled, symmetrical physique and for his skills on the posing dais. Dickerson first entered bodybuilding competition in 1965 by taking third place at that year's Mr. Long Beach competition. He turned pro in 1973 and won a total of 15 professional bodybuilding titles across four organizations during his career. He trained for many of his most important competitions in the 1980s with former Mr. Universe Bill Pearl. Dickerson was the first African-American A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professional Bodybuilding
Professional bodybuilding or pro bodybuilding can refer to bodybuilding for an income and/or possessing qualifications such as an IFBB or Wabba International Pro Card. A professional bodybuilder may be one who earns his or her primary income from bodybuilding. It is possible, though difficult except at the highest level, to earn a reasonable income purely from competition winnings. It is much more likely that a particular athlete will be sponsored by local companies and supplement manufacturers. Many bodybuilders use their newfound fame and knowledge to pursue business ventures such as higher-level personal training or opening their own gyms. Guest posing and public appearances also support income. In 1946, Canadian brothers Joe and Ben Weider created the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB). In 1965, Joe went on to start the Mr. Olympia—the first IFBB professional competition. Originally, Mr. Universe was known as the most prestigious and elite of competitions; how ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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