- Chris Dickerson (bodybuilder)
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Chris Dickerson Personal Info Born August 25, 1939
Montgomery, Alabama, United StatesHeight 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Weight 190 lb (86 kg) Professional Career Pro-debut 1966 Mr Atlantic Coast, 1966 Best win IFBB Mr. Olympia 1982, Predecessor Franco Columbu Successor Samir Bannout Active Retired 1994 Chris Dickerson (born Henri Christophe Dickerson on August 25, 1939 in Montgomery, Alabama), is a former American bodybuilder.
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Bodybuilding career
Dickerson was born to Mahala Ashley Dickerson as the youngest of triplets. He studied music and is an accomplished opera singer in addition to his career in athletics.
Dickerson first entered bodybuilding 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, which he won in 1982.
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. He trained for many of his most important competitions in the 1980s with former Mr. Universe Bill Pearl. He retired in 1994. Dickerson was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2000.
Today, Dickerson lives in Florida where he continues to train, conduct seminars, and correspond with current athletes.
Bodybuilding titles
- 1966 Mr North America - AAU, 2nd
- 1966 Mr New York State - AAU, Overall Winner
- 1966 Mr Eastern America - AAU, Overall Winner
- 1966 Mr Atlantic Coast - AAU, Overall Winner
- 1966 Junior Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
- 1966 Junior Mr USA - AAU, Winner
- 1967 Mr California - AAU, Winner
- 1967 Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 4th
- 1967 Mr America - AAU, 6th
- 1967 Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 5th
- 1967 Junior Mr America - AAU, 4th
- 1968 Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd
- 1968 Mr USA - AAU, Winner
- 1968 Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd
- 1968 Mr America - AAU, 3rd
- 1968 Junior Mr America - AAU, 3rd
- 1969 Mr America - AAU, 2nd
- 1969 Junior Mr America - AAU, 2nd
- 1970 Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st
- 1970 Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
- 1970 Mr America - AAU, Winner
- 1970 Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
- 1970 Junior Mr America - AAU, Winner
- 1971 Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st
- 1973 Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st
- 1973 Universe - NABBA, Overall Winner
- 1973 Pro Mr America - WBBG, Winner
- 1974 Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 1st
- 1974 Universe - Pro - NABBA, Overall Winner
- 1975 World Championships - WBBG, 2nd
- 1975 Universe - Pro - PBBA, 2nd
- 1976 Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 2nd
- 1976 Universe - Pro - NABBA, 3rd
- 1976 Olympus - WBBG, 4th
- 1979 Olympia - IFBB, Lightweight, 4th
- 1979 Grand Prix Vancouver - IFBB, 2nd
- 1979 Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner
- 1979 Canada Diamond Pro Cup - IFBB, 2nd
- 1980 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd
- 1980 Olympia - IFBB, 2nd
- 1980 Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner
- 1980 Grand Prix New York - IFBB, Winner
- 1980 Grand Prix Miami - IFBB, Winner
- 1980 Grand Prix Louisiana - IFBB, 2nd
- 1980 Grand Prix California - IFBB, Winner
- 1980 Florida Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner
- 1980 Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner
- 1981 Professional World Cup - IFBB, 2nd
- 1981 Olympia - IFBB, 2nd
- 1981 Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner
- 1981 Grand Prix World Cup - IFBB, 2nd
- 1981 Grand Prix Washington - IFBB, Winner
- 1981 Grand Prix New York - IFBB, Winner
- 1981 Grand Prix New England - IFBB, 2nd
- 1981 Grand Prix Louisiana - IFBB, Winner
- 1981 Grand Prix California - IFBB, Winner
- 1982 Olympia - IFBB, Winner
- 1984 Olympia - IFBB, 11th
- 1990 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 8th
- 1994 Olympia - Masters 50+ - IFBB, 1st
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Mr. Olympia Preceded by:
Franco ColumbuFirst (1982) Succeeded by:
Samir BannoutCategories:- 1939 births
- African American bodybuilders
- American bodybuilders
- Living people
- Professional bodybuilders
- People from Montgomery, Alabama
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