culture physique: chris dickerson

The man is one of the giants in the history of bodybuilding. Chris Dickerson has won the Mr Universe (short) 3 times and one Overall Winner; born Henri Christophe Dickerson on August, 1939 in Montgomery, Alabama, he moved with his family to Indianapolis, New York and Los Angeles. His career spanned 30 years and included approximately 50 contests; earned third place at the 1965 Mr. Long Beach, his first contest, placed fourth at the 1994 IFBB Masters Olympia, his last contest. In 1970, he became the first black AAU Mr. America, and by winning the IFBB Mr. Olympia in 1982, at age 43, he became the most senior winner of the sport’s most prestigious contest. Chris has been inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2000. Aiding Dickerson throughout his career was 1999 Hall of Famer Bill Pearl. In addition to the 1982 IFBB Mr. Olympia, Dickerson won nine other IFBB pro shows in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, making him one of the most successful competitors of all time. Chris Dickerson has studied music and is an accomplished opera singer; he retired in 2004 and lives in Fort Lauderdale. Most important titles: Mr New York State, Mr Eastern America, Mr Atlantic Coast, Mr Junior America 1966, Mr California 1967, Mr USA 1968, Mr Universe short, Mr America, Junior Mr America 1970, Mr Universe short 1971, Mr Universe, Pro Mr America 1973, Mr Universe 1974, Canada Pro Cup 1979, Night of Champions, Grand Prix New York, Grand Prix Miami, Grand Prix California, Canada Pro Cup 1980, Night of Champions, Grand Prix Washington, Grand Prix New York, Grand Prix Louisiana 1981, Mr Olympia 1982, Mr Olympia Masters 1994.
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