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Encyclopedia > Chris Dickerson

Chris Dickerson - Mr. America, Mr. Universe, Mr. Olympia, Masters Olympia 50+ and IFBB Hall of Fame - (born August 25, 1939 in Montgomery, Alabama), is an American bodybuilder. Terry Hollywood Hogan Bollea Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan and later Hollywood Hogan, (born August 11, 1953) is an American professional wrestler and actor. ... Mr. ... Mr. ... The Masters Olympia was an international bodybuilding competition which was held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB). ... IFBB Logo The International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) is a bodybuilding organization founded in 1946 by Ben and Joe Weider. ... August 25 is the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (238th in leap years), with 128 days remaining. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Montgomery Incorporated December 3, 1819 Mayor Bobby Bright Area    - City 404. ... Anders Graneheim. ...


He was born to Mahala Ashley Dickerson as the youngest of three triplets. Dickerson studied music and is an accomplished opera singer. His bodybuilding career spanned 30 years. He was known for both his heavily muscled, symmetrical physique and his skills on the posing dais. The Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. ... Anders Graneheim. ...


Dickerson first entered competition in 1965 by taking third place at that year's Mr. Long Beach competition. He was not only the first African-American Mr. America, but also the oldest winner, at age 43, of the IFBB Mr. Olympia contest. Languages Predominantly American English Religions Predominantly Christianity and Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ...


Dickerson is one of the world's most titled Bodybuilders. He trained for many of his most important competitions in the 1980s with Bodybuilding great Bill Pearl. Bill Pearl (b. ...


Today, Chris is retired and living in Florida.

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Contest history

2000

  • IFBB Hall of Fame - inducted

1994

  • Olympia - Masters 50+ - IFBB, Winner

1990

  • Arnold Classic - IFBB, 8th

1984

  • Olympia - IFBB, 11th

1982

  • Olympia - IFBB, Winner

1981

  • Professional World Cup - IFBB, 2nd
  • Olympia - IFBB, 2nd
  • Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner
  • Grand Prix World Cup - IFBB, 2nd
  • Grand Prix Washington - IFBB, Winner
  • Grand Prix New York - IFBB, Winner
  • Grand Prix New England - IFBB, 2nd
  • Grand Prix Louisiana - IFBB, Winner
  • Grand Prix California - IFBB, Winner

1980

  • Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd
  • Olympia - IFBB, 2nd
  • Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner
  • Grand Prix New York - IFBB, Winner
  • Grand Prix Miami - IFBB, Winner
  • Grand Prix Louisiana - IFBB, 2nd
  • Grand Prix California - IFBB, Winner
  • Florida Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner
  • Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner

1979

  • Olympia - IFBB, Lightweight, 4th
  • Grand Prix Vancouver - IFBB, 2nd
  • Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner
  • Canada Diamond Pro Cup - IFBB, 2nd

1976

  • Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 2nd
  • Universe - Pro - NABBA, 3rd
  • Olympus - WBBG, 4th

1975

  • World Championships - WBBG, 2nd
  • Universe - Pro - PBBA, 2nd

1974

  • Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 1st
  • Universe - Pro - NABBA, Overall Winner

1973

  • Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st
  • Universe - NABBA, Overall Winner
  • Pro Mr America - WBBG, Winner

1971

  • Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st

1970

  • Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st
  • Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
  • Mr America - AAU, Winner
  • Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
  • Junior Mr America - AAU, Winner

1969

  • Mr America - AAU, 2nd
  • Junior Mr America - AAU, 2nd

1968

  • Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd
  • Mr USA - AAU, Winner
  • Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd
  • Mr America - AAU, 3rd
  • Junior Mr America - AAU, 3rd

1967

  • Mr California - AAU, Winner
  • Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 4th
  • Mr America - AAU, 6th
  • Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 5th
  • Junior Mr America - AAU, 4th

1966

  • Mr North America - AAU, 2nd
  • Mr New York State - AAU, Overall Winner
  • Mr Eastern America - AAU, Overall Winner
  • Mr Atlantic Coast - AAU, Overall Winner
  • Junior Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
  • Junior Mr USA - AAU, Winner

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Mr. Olympia
Preceded by:
Franco Columbu
First (1982) Succeeded by:
Samir Bannout

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