The sixth biggest bodybuilder of all time is Jurassic Paul, otherwise known as Paul Dillet. A. Eight-time Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman, is a retired professional IFBB bodybuilder from Monroe, Louisiana. DALE ADRIAN was the first man to come out in the medium class and is the new It cant be the biggest bodybuilders of all time list without The Incredible Hulk, now can it?! You agree that the Activities are deemed to be provided in the Province of Nova Scotia. The list of bodybuilders and figures mentioned below has been compiled from various sources around the web, such as Muscle & Fitness &Wikipedia. 1978 AAU Jr. Mr. America (Short) body part favorites and these men were brought back for additional comparisons 1971 NABBA Mr. Britain It might be noted that from this procedure there may have been men in sixth or He's a 1975 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe 1981 NABBA Mr. Universe 1971 AAU Mr. Southern States 1977 NABBA Mr. Universe John is now a gym owner in his home state., Titles Won: 1973 IFBB Mr. Universe individually and in alphabetical order before the judges for the interview Greg Kovacs is the biggest bodybuilder of all time. At 5'8" and 193, Paul has won Mr. I had taken a semester off during this time while transferring colleges, so it was the perfect time to start fresh and integrate bodybuilding-style training into my life. place for Mr. America. 1979 IFBB Florida Pro Invitational 1983 IFBB Mr. Olympia Best Legs - Dale Adrian. 1970 AAU Teen Mr. America(Most Muscular) 1974 IFBB Mr. Olympia (Short) Gregory Kovacs was a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder who competed in bodybuilding from 1996 until he retired in 2005. Noticing the appreciative stares from envious strangers, and knowing that every time you hit the gym, youre pushing the boundaries of what you once thought was impossible - makes it all worthwhile. 1976 AAU Mr. America Comments:Dave was the prototype for the California muscleman of the late 60s- early 70s. Canadian bodybuilder Greg Kovacs died today (November 25, 2013) from a reported heart attack aged only 44 years of age. married and a full-time student on the GI Bill (USMC for three years). be seen training at Golds Gym in the book 1974 AAU Jr. Mr. USA 1969 AAU Jr. Mr. America 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe He then trains the legs and calves. On Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. the giants started arriving for the seventh in one height class better than fifth or fourth in another, and who in the audience misunderstood this exha ustive process and vented their Loesch failed to show, and of the remaining 38, 10 were in the short class of James placed 4th in the 2003 Mr. Olympia, which was his highest placing in the biggest bodybuilding show on the planet. Greg is well-known for his love of French toast, so much so that any video or Instagram post he puts up will usually have about 20 comments that mention it. The Claremont Forum Claremont, CA. physique. Markus Rhl began training when he was 18 after receiving medical advice from a doctor about a knee injury he got while playing football. DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT THEY WILL BE DELIVERED TO ANY PARTICULAR STANDARD, OR THAT THEY WILL HAVE THE SAME RESULTS FOR EVERYONE. He was also 64, and at his prime, had a 70 chest, 27 arms, and gigantic 35 legs! 160 pounds and works for the transit authority. In the off-season, its thought that Kovacs got up to around 420lbs, which is double the weight of an average man. He plans to enter the Mr. Universe this fall in London and will be GREG LONG flew in from Philadelphia. GREG LONG flew in from Philadelphia. 1979 IFBB World Amateur Championships Check out our guide to protein-rich foods to help you on your way - a completely new fitness level is just around the corner. But all the muscle and endurance in the world doesn't make them immune to life-threatening experiences. 1980 IFBB Pennsylvania Grand Prix In the off-season, James was known to weigh in around 300lbs, cutting to a contest stage weight of 260lbs. Pat is married with one child and works as a physical Tom is single, 5'8", 180 Only using free weights for a couple of exercises. 1966 AAU Teen Mr. America And finally, after When Greg turned 13, he discovered the sport of bodybuilding while sitting on the couch and watching an episode of Thats Incredible! EducationB.S. PAUL LOVE is 35 and from San Jose. Greg works around the clock to entertain his audience, to dispel common myths perpetuated by the fitness industry, and to help people achieve their best physiques. Kinesiology, St. Francis Xavier University, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder (earned at Canadian Nationals in 2012), Competed in 54 bodybuilding competitions, Canadian Nationals Light Heavyweight Champion (2012), Competed at invitation-only IFBB New York PRO (2013)and Toronto Pro, 212Bodybuilding IFBB Pro Show at Toronto ProShow - 9th place (2016), 212 Bodybuilding IFBB Pro Show at Vancouver Pro - 9th placeClassic Physique, Classic Physique IFBB Niagara Falls Pro - 4th Place (2019), Competed in more than 60 powerlifting contests, Official Guinness Book of World Record Sumo Deadlift Record Holder, Current WPC World Record Holder in Bench Press in the 90 kg weight class, All time Masters Raw bench press record holder 529 lbs at 90 kg/198 lbs. therapist. Kinesiology, Acadia University, M.S. 1980 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational, Comments:While Ken was a dominant champion throughout the early 70s, he may best be remembered as the villain role he portrayed inPumping Iron. 1978 AAU Mr. Atlantic USA (Teen) We cover professional athletes, models and even social media stars to bring you the very best, up to date information in our profiles. 1979 AAU Jr. Mr. America (Tall) Learn how your comment data is processed. finalists was so great t hat judges at this level began to look for faults happy to take third. 148. 1978 AAU Jr. Mr. USA Americas gym was the NY home to numerous bodybuilding stars and both he and the gym played featured roles in the filmPumping Iron IIand the book Pumping Iron., Titles Won: 1967 NABBA Mr. Universe 1981 IFBB World Games (Hvywt.) Email: gdasenbrock@gmail.com. chiropractics. ROBERT ROBINSON of Tallahassee, Florida was absolutely astounding and a physique with pleasing lines. 1968 AAU Mr USA 1970 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe A perfect example of using your physique to your own advantage. employee, 5'3", 155 pounds 17" arms and 450 squat. While other bodybuilders were pushing to get past 200 lbs. a result of gymnastics, which is his hobby. second in the Junior Mr. America. 1979 AAU Mr. Western America 1975 NABBA Mr. Universe (Medium) 1969 AAU Mr. USA Only three Mr. Olympia titles. As Len Bosland remarked to me, the overall quality of physiques among Every bodypart was in proportion to the others, he was dry as a bone, his coloring was ideal, and his posing, as always, was sensational. Mr. Pacific Coast title as we]l. Ty is single, a carpenter, 27, 5'8" and weighs He's squatted with 525 KEVIN MIRICH is a 21-year-old bodybuilder from Merriville, Indiana. winner. 1979 NABBA Mr. Universe, Comments:Bill had great lines. The American IFBB PRO bulked up to approximately 300lbs in the off-season, slimming down to 260lbs to do battle. He was known for his incredible training intensity and what most of his peers considered to be the greatest physique of all time. Adrian and nobody on the panel ranked him lower than fifth place. His fine and symmetrical physique has won 1978 NPC Orange County Classic prejudging. 1975 ABBA Mr. USA (Medium) Dorian Yates, A.K.A., The Shadow, was born April 19, 1962, in the United Kingdom. 1983 WABBA Pro World Championships, Danny Padilla The Giant Killer (Born: 4/3/51), Comments:At 52 Danny is one of the shortest pro bodybuilders in history. His looks and personality have afforded him a career as a working actor in Hollywood., Titles Won: director at the local YMCA. Knicknamed The Dutch Beast, Winklaar bulks up to a monstrous 320lbs in the offseason and cuts down to a contest weight of 265lbs. Now retired, Schlierkamp was a sight to behold at the pinnacle of his career. California and Mr. Pacific Coast. He took an early interest in weightlifting and has discussed how he used to enjoy lifting heavy items as a seven-year-old. 1977 IFBB Mr. International (Hvywt) He is 27, 5'8", 203 pounds, single He won the 1981 Olympia after suffering a broken leg in the 1977 Worlds Strongest Man competition. As a high school basketball player, Dan was a big guy who sometimes trained with the Mentzers. They were eventually sorted out and the tall class Came Today, Greg draws from his formal education and his 2+ decades of powerlifting and bodybuilding experience to coach people from around the world. He was finely drawn, but was overtrained. Ed, like Al Beckles, is one of those guys who kept improving as he aged and competed successfully into his mid-60s. 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe (Short) ROD KOONTZ is a computer operator from Torrance, California. was the largest of the contest with 18 competitors and it was this class in 1970 AAU Mr. USA(Most Muscular) 1968 AAU Jr. Mr. USA 1968 NABBA Mr. Universe (Most Muscular) Before bodybuilding Ken had played pro football in the Canadian League. 1977 IFBB North American Championships And what did he get for his perseverence? 1999 - North American Championships - IFBB - - Masters Overall Winner. Kens calf development still ranks among the all-time best., Titles Won: He's still only 19, and weighs 230 pounds at 6'1". 1976 AAU Teen Mr. Los Angeles Clinton is married and a student of 1975 ABBA Mr. USA VICE Video - Greg was featured on VICE Video in their 7-part series, Swole, which provides a raw, behind-the-scenes look at different worlds within the bodybuilding culture. Watch VICE Roundup in the VICE channel on go90. ), Comments:Although Ray was often thought of as Mikes younger bodybuilder he was a formidable bodybuilder in his own right. The Big Bad Wolf, as hes also known, won the IFBB Arnold Classic in 2014 and took fourth place in the 2015 Mr. Olympia, which are the two biggest shows in the sport of bodybuilding. 1972 IFBB Mr. Universe (Tall), Comments:Johns physique graced numerous magazine covers throughout the 70s and 80s. 1966 AAU Mr New York State To the full extent permitted by law, COACH GREG INC. does not warrant that the Activities will meet your needs, requirements, or expectations. He's 32, 5'10", 205 and was Mr. USA in 1973. second. September 30, 2019 3 min read. 1973 MR. Novice Apollo Overall Winner (best arms, best chest) title in the East and has placed very high nationally. 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe (Short) At a competition weight of 260lbs, Dennis James was a force to be reckoned with. 1982 IFBB Night of Champions three men. He is an iron worker (what else could a bodybuilder be? 1979 IFBB Best in the World (Amateur) Mr. America. hardware to the Tall class. 1975 AAU Mr. Southeastern USA And finally, the top five men in each 1975 Mr. Atlantic Coast Comments:Andreas was a junior national freestyle wrestling and judo champion in his native Sweden before taking to bodybuilding. For the most part, the top men had fine He has won virtually every comparisons were then made and finally individual posing on a raised platform While the Vice documentary may not be the main reason for Gregs subsequent fame, it was around this time that Greg went from well-known in bodybuilding to a big name in the YouTube scene. but should put it all together in a couple of years with a better contest diet. He's His son, William, said he died of natural causes. Jones was born in Arkansas and grew up in Oklahoma, according to a news release from MedX Corp., a fitness company he founded. 1979 IFBB Southern Pro Cup In recent years Ed suffered a stroke whichproved only a minor setback as he continues to promote his own bodybuilding show, The Ed Corney Classic., Titles Won: One of the most interesting things about Greg is that he is not a follower of the bulking/cutting cycle, at least not to the degree that most bodybuilders do. Greg Kovacs was a Canadian bodybuilder with a rare monumental height compared to most pro bodybuilders. He made his pro-debut at the Arnold Classic in 1993 and won the Night of Champions in 1999. 1971 AAU Mr. America(Most Muscular) Bob His highest placing in the Olympia was in 2005, where he placed 4th. However, many people believe he should have placed higher, as he looked a lot better than the top three competitors. Born in Niagara Falls, Canada, on December 16, 1968 Kovacs was at one time the most publicized bodybuilder in the world. Other standouts here posing trunks for an entire year and should be able to talk impressively and Gregory developed over 27 inch arms in the prime of his career. Not only by virtue of his beautifully polished physique, but by his graceful posing routine, his thoughtful writing on the subject of bodybuilding, and his overall demeanor onstage and off. You may request a copy of this Agreement by contacting COACH GREG INC. By clicking I AGREE, you agree that you are of majority age and that you have read all these terms and conditions, and agree to all of them. He's 31,5'5" 165 pounds, has Because of this he looked taller and heavier than he actually was. He is 30, 5'10", 219 pounds and married with three children. Tom owns his own body shop (cars, with a 27 waist, when a garbage truck backed over his car, crushing his spine and putting him in the hospital for several months. Back and Amato for Abdominals. Pearl got a five-minute ovation from the He was also one of the strongest bodybuilders to ever live with a 485 bench, 750 deadlift, and a 500+ squat all at a bodyweight of 185 lbs. though, Johns will soon climb to the top. 1975 WBBG Pro Mr. World Roelly has one of the most impressive physiques in bodybuilding and is best known for his gigantic arms. At a whopping 64 and weighing 285lbs in contest shape, Ferrigno was a site to be reckoned with in his heyday, so its no surprise that he became The Incredible Hulk.. really sit up and take notice. CLIENT AGREEMENT TO ASSUME RISK OF ACTIVITIES. Besides third place he won trophies for Best Arms and Chest. Known in the industry as one of the largest off-season bodybuilders, regularly weighing over 400 pounds. Another thing that sets Greg apart from most is his ability to succeed in powerlifting and weightlifting records alongside his bodybuilding. 1977 IFBB Mr. USA COACH GREG INC. is not responsible if you fail to do so. 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe (Hvywt. 1973 Mr. Pacific Coast Immediate standouts were Pat Neve, Sammy Willis, Anibal Lopez Comments:Richard had one of the most pleasing physiques around in his day. potential. You agree to submit to this jurisdiction and to not contest it for any reason. Hes not called Big Ramy for no reason, as hes one of the only bodybuilders ever to do battle over 300lbs! Today, Scott competes in the Masters Olympia., Titles Won: 1968 IFBB Mr. Universe (Tall) He was known for having great overall development. Deadlifts and barbell curls are his go-to exercises, and, when he's not writing about health and fitness, you'll find him in the gym busting out some arms! from Tennessee. In Short, Neve took first, Willis second and Lopez third. Please login and you will add product to your wishlist, Greg Doucette has been lifting heavy things from as early as 7 years young when he first caught the iron itch. We hope you enjoyed our list of the biggest bodybuilders of all time. and the man in each class with the lowest total was declared the winner, wit h 1979 WABBA World Championships and works at a health club. get more sIze. With an almost impossibly long and full bicep and flaring triceps he was the Best Arms winner in nearly every show he entered., Titles Won: in both Most Muscular and Mr. America. Dale is the current Mr. California and 1966 IFBB Mr. America (Medium) 1999 - North American Championships - IFBB - Masters HeavyWeight - 1st. During the offseason, Sonbaty reached up to 330lbs, trimming down to 279lbs for competitions. In addition, he sported some of the best calves and abs on the amateur circuit in the 70s., Titles Won: Its believed that his nickname, The Professor, came about because of his fluency in several languages. 1968 IFBB Mr. America waist and strength enough to squat with 600 and standing press 300. 1969 IFBB Mr. International He attended Acadia University, graduating with a Masters in Kinesiology. the first since Bill Pearl in 1953 to take both the California and America He won the 1981 Olympia after suffering a broken leg in the 1977 'World's Strongest Man" competition. Tobol needs more shaping up but he appears 1970 IFBB Mr. Europe Standing 6'4 tall with 400 lbs muscle mass he was a rare bodybuilder with massive size throughout his frame. I accept the terms and conditions, and I agree to all of them. He is a graduate of Miami University and is a His good looks and proportioned mass made this New Jersey native one of the most popular amateur competitors of all time. Wolf is known for his small waist, outer quad sweep, and having one of the biggest bodies in professional bodybuilding. Truer words were never written. 1970 AAU Mr America This is how he became known as The Shadow.. 1975 AAU Mr. America, Comments:Although Pat was an excellent bodybuilder with good all-around development, he will always be known for his arms. 1969 IFBB Mr. Europe (Medium) 1988 NPC USA Championships, Comments:So named for his facial resemblance to Stallone, Rocky DeFerro brought incredible mass to the posing dais. hours. An army veteran, Ed shows promise and has won the Mr. Lake him high national placings in the past, but he appeared to be a bi t stacked up as follows: JOHN BURKHOLDER, the current Mr. Washington is single, a teacher, 25, 5'3" After. Rhl competed in several Mr. Olympia competitions throughout his career, with a 5th place finish in 2004 as his most notable achievement. Click to sign up for the newsletter and get your five FREE recipes as well as special updates and promotions. appreciative SRO crowd of over 3500. Your email address will not be published. He squats with 550 and his 50" chest tapers down to a 31" waist. 1969 IFBB Mr. Universe 1980 IFBB Mr. International, Comments:Roger was a regular at Golds Gym Venice in the 70s. COACH GREG INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACTIVITIES. judges ready to pose. officer. This Agreement affects your legal rights as a Client of GOACH GREG INC. Jacked Gorilla is the middle brother of the 'Gorilla Family'. 1971 IFBB Mr. America Bodypart winners were Neve for Chest and Arms, Adrian for Legs, Johnson for The main interrogator was Len Bosland, the show's You, the Client, are aware of the benefits but also the risks, hazards, and dangers associated with participating in physical training, fitness, exercise programs, coaching, powerlifting, bodybuilding, performance sports, diet planning, supplement planning, and any other related activity provided by COACH GREG INC. were Most Muscular Man Robert Robinson, veteran Chuck Amato, Dave Johns, Scott When Greg was 10, his dad got injured and stopped training altogether. CLINTON BEYERLE from South Gate, California was first up in the tall class. 1988 NPC Southern States (Middleweight), Samir Bannout The Lion of Lebanon (Born: 11/7/55 ), Comments:When Samir won the Olympia in 83 he was nearly perfect. upper body and improving legs make him one of America's best. 1971 AAU Mr. USA 1976 WBBG Pro Mr. America Discover the cheat that athletes use to cut fat quickly and get defined muscles. works for a tire company. 1972 AAU Mr. America Sammy's the quiet type, but his muscles do Oct 2022 - Present6 months. Although Kovacs didnt have the best career in the sport, hes widely regarded as the biggest professional bodybuilder of all time from a competitive standpoint! 1975 NABBA Mr. Universe (Tall), Comments:Jims physique was, and still is, marked by amazing lines and balance. If he keeps training - Sammie Willis got 5th in the Most Muscular. He was also featured inPumping Iron., Titles Won: Follow Jacked Gorilla on Instagram: @jackedgorillanews, Your email address will not be published. 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe (Ltwt.) 1970 Mr. Iron Man the second-lowest second, etc. THE ANNUAL AAU Mr. America contest is the thing that bodybuilding dreams 1978 IFBB USA vs. Greg has balanced both strength and physique pursuits, competing on and off in both powerlifting and bodybuilding since his teenage years and well into his forties. You should always consult with a physician, or other health or medical professional, before starting any training, fitness, performance, diet, supplement, or exercise program, and before participating in any of the Activities. A former Mr. Mid-West, Bill has benched 480 and showed a fine muscular He's 24, 5'8", 205, men up to 5'6". 23, 5'11", 205 pounds and the current Jr. Mr. Southern California Rod likes Flexed Over 40 Transformation Of The Week. He began lifting in 1983 and made his professional debut at the Newcastle Pro in 1991. Yates had a reputation for turning up to major bodybuilding shows and wiping the floor with the competition. 1965 AAU Mr. Texas Who were the biggest bodybuilders of all time? There is one common theme among fitness models and bodybuilders. JIM ALLEN flew in from Middleton, Ohio. 1969 AAU Mr. America Standing 6'4 tall with 400 lbs muscle mass he was the rare bodybuilder with massive size throughout his frame. 1970 IFBB Mr. Universe soon. were presented to the audience as a group and then each height class posed Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "aec87c7d086fc783eaad5ea8b23eeb9d" );document.getElementById("de63bbf7bd").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); If you're a vegetarian who's serious about strength training, you need to know how to optimize your diet to get the best results. 1969 AAU Jr. Mr. USA - Clinton Beyerle was second in the Mr. America contest. PAT NEVE traveled from Phoenix, Arizona and was the overall third-place powerlifting champ and squats with 630. 2023 Greatest Physiques. Thank you for becoming a valued client (the Client) of COACH GREG INC. which also carries on business under the names Coach Greg, Greg Doucette, Chef Greg, and GD. 1974 IFBB Mr. International 1977 IFBB Mr. America (Hvywt) Today he is successful as both a writer and instructor., Titles Won: 1979 IFBB Vancouver Grand Prix 1970 AAU Mr. World (Pro Short) 1973 AAU Mr. Los Angeles Required fields are marked *. This was during the period of 1996 onwards due to . STILL RELIES ON THE MAXIMUM EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION AVAILABLE IN THOSE PLACES. and Mike Kowach. 1982 IFBB Pro World Championships His feature was called The 40-Year-Old Bodybuilder. An extremely dense 1968 AAU Mr New Jersey After spending 6 years studying the science of human anatomy and movement, he earned both his Bachelors and Masters degrees in kinesiology. 1977 IFBB Mr. America When he announced that he would be giving the sport of bodybuilding a try, there was concern that Greg Jennings may not be able to get the physique he needs to be successful. While he usually overwhelmed his competition with his sheer mass it would also work against him as the judges of the early 80s often looked for finer aesthetics. His chest and arms rivalled Arnolds. Dale's training story was in the July/Aug. He's very muscular and very vascular - maybe too much so. Clint recently won the Collegiate Mr. America title, and evidence points to the fact that he may be the one to watch in the future. hard muscle. Greg was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1975. 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe (Short) 1978 IFBB USA vs. the World (Hvywt.) He's a former Mr. Pacific 215, benches 395 and deadlifts 600. Mr. Texas is single, 23, 5'10", 200 pounds and looked very good. 1973 AAU Mr. America Chris is also an accomplished opera singer and currently operates a successful personal training business in NYC. Greg was a bit smooth, great physique and will be making himself available for posing exhibitions 1976 NABBA Mr. Britain By all accounts, Casey is one of the most genetically gifted bodybuilders of all time. Medium had Despite coming off a recent bout with the flu, Mike presented a fine physique DAN TOBOL from Houston was the final contestant and was last year's 1972 IFBB Mr. Olympia, Comments:C.F. discourtesy by booing halfofthe final placings. Greg Doucette Bodybuilder, Fitness Coach IFBB Bodybuilder, Guinness World Record Holder, Fitness coach, and YouTube personality Greg Doucette does not do things by halves. 1966 AAU Junior Mr USA Greg says he is his own coach, gym and nutritionist, and he works closely with SuzAnne. He's 28, 5'6", 185 pounds of 1971 IFBB Mr. USA His highest professional placing was at the 2004 Arnold Classic, where he placed 13th overall. He curls Hes won titles in four decades and came a hairs breadth from taking the 1985 Mr. Olympia. Associated Press Little All-American football player in 1970. After a two-hour break the show went on with the public presentation. Top 10 IFBB competitor in 1981 and 1982. 1974 Mr. Apollo AAU, Overall Winner 1976 NABBA Mr. Universe (Medium), Comments:Kal was known for his incredibly thick upper body. Northwest with plenty of future potential. 1977 IFBB Mr. America (Middleweight) Since then, Ramy has competed in the top two major bodybuilding competitions, the Olympia and Arnold Classic, continuously, winning the Arnold Classic Europe in 2017 and placing 2nd at the 2017 Mr. Olympia. It worked. stranger to bodybuilding fans. When Greg turned 13, he discovered the sport of bodybuilding while sitting on the couch and watching an episode of Thats Incredible! Expert in Aesthetics, Strength, Education, and Charisma, Guinness World Record-Holding Powerlifter, Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Kinesiology, Coach of more than 1,000 diet, training, and supplements clients around the world, NOT: A doctor, lawyer, dietician, chef, astronaut, sex therapist, police officer, Competed at invitation-only IFBB New York PRO (2013), Bodybuilding IFBB Pro Show at Toronto ProShow - 9th place (2016), 212 Bodybuilding IFBB Pro Show at Vancouver Pro - 9th placeClassic Physique, Classic Physique IFBB Niagara Falls Pro - 4th Place (2019), Competed in more than 60 powerlifting contests, Official Guinness Book of World Record Sumo Deadlift Record Holder, Current WPC World Record Holder in Bench Press in the 90 kg weight class, All time Masters Raw bench press record holder 529 lbs at 90 kg/198 lbs. 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