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Albert Beckles is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from Barbados. Albert Beckles has a verified height of 5'7" (170 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 215 lb (98 kg).
17 career wins
Albert Beckles
CountryBarbados
GenderMale
DivisionMen's Open Bodybuilding
Born1930
DiedMay 16, 2026, aged 95
StatusRetired
Albert Beckles, a bodybuilder from Barbados, stands 5'7" (170 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 215 lb (98 kg). He was born on July 14, 1930 and died on May 16, 2026, aged 95.
Albert Beckles is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from Barbados with a competitive record spanning 1965–1992.
Across 106 recorded contest results, Albert Beckles has 17 first-place finishes (a 16% win rate).
Career Record
- Total Results
- 106
- Wins
- 17
- Win Rate
- 16%
- Career
- 1965–1992
- Height
- 5'7" (170 cm)
- Weight
- 215 lb (98 kg)
- Lifespan
- 1930-2026 (aged 95)
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- Barbados
- Verified
- Sources
- 15
Every season on record
Peak Year 1971 (5 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1965
- First Win
- 1967
- Peak Year
- 1971
- Olympia Debut
- 1974
- Last Contest
- 1992
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1975 | 3 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1977 | 7 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1978 | 8 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1979 | 7 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1982 | 5 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1983 | 7 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1984 | 4 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1985 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1986 | 4 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1987 | 7 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1988 | 15 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1989 | 15 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Albert "Al" Beckles was a former IFBB pro bodybuilder and Mr. Universe. He was a three-time New York City ‘Night of Champions’ winner. He was celebrated for being competitive at the top level in his fifties. He is the oldest professional male bodybuilder to win the overall of an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Professional League contest at the age of 60 years old.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
15Appearances
0Titles
2Top 3
Arnold Classic
2Appearances
0Titles
0Top 3
All pro shows
106Contests
17Wins
42Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Chicago Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #16 | Porter Cottrell |
| 1992 | Niagara Falls Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Porter Cottrell |
| 1991 | Grand Prix Denmark | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Vince Taylor |
| 1991 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Dorian Yates |
| 1991 | Grand Prix Finland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Vince Taylor |
| 1991 | Grand Prix Italy | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Vince Taylor |
| 1991 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Vince Taylor |
| 1991 | Grand Prix Switzerland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Vince Taylor |
| 1991 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Lee Haney |
| 1991 | Niagara Falls Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1991 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Dorian Yates |
| 1991 | Pittsburgh Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #12 | Vince Taylor |
| 1991 | San Jose Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Ron Love |
| 1990 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Mike Ashley |
| 1990 | Houston Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #11 | J J Marsh |
| 1990 | Niagara Falls Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #12 | Eddie Robinson |
| 1990 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1989 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Rich Gaspari |
| 1989 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Lee Labrada |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Finland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Lee Labrada |
| 1989 | Grand Prix France | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Gary Strydom |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Holland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #11 | Lee Labrada |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Melbourne | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Gary Strydom |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | Mike Christian |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Spain (2) | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | Mike Christian |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Sweden | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Gary Strydom |
| 1989 | Grand Prix US Pro | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Nimrod King |
| 1989 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #15 | Lee Haney |
| 1989 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Vince Taylor |
| 1989 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Robby Robinson |
| 1988 | Chicago Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Phil Williams |
| 1988 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Lee Labrada |
| 1988 | Grand Prix France | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #11 | Rich Gaspari |
| 1988 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Rich Gaspari |
| 1988 | Grand Prix Italy | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Rich Gaspari |
| 1988 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Rich Gaspari |
| 1988 | Grand Prix Spain (2) | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Lee Labrada |
| 1988 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #15 | Lee Haney |
| 1988 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Phil Hill |
| 1988 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | Mike Christian |
| 1987 | Grand Prix France | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Rich Gaspari |
| 1987 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Rich Gaspari |
| 1987 | Grand Prix Germany (2) | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Lee Haney |
| 1987 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Lee Haney |
| 1987 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Ron Love |
| 1986 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Lee Haney |
| 1985 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Lee Haney |
| 1985 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1984 | Canada Pro Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1984 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Lee Haney |
| 1984 | World Grand Prix | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1984 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1983 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Mohamed Makkawy |
| 1983 | Grand Prix Las Vegas | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Lee Haney |
| 1983 | Grand Prix Portland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Scott Wilson |
| 1983 | Grand Prix Sweden | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Mohamed Makkawy |
| 1983 | Grand Prix Switzerland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Mohamed Makkawy |
| 1983 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Samir Bannout |
| 1983 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Lee Haney |
| 1982 | Grand Prix Belgium | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Mohamed Makkawy |
| 1982 | Grand Prix Sweden | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Mohamed Makkawy |
| 1982 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1982 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1982 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1981 | Canada Pro Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Boyer Coe |
| 1981 | Grand Prix Belgium | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Boyer Coe |
| 1981 | Grand Prix California | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1981 | Grand Prix Louisiana | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1981 | Grand Prix Massachusets | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Boyer Coe |
| 1981 | Grand Prix New England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1981 | Grand Prix Wales | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Boyer Coe |
| 1981 | Grand Prix World Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Boyer Coe |
| 1981 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1981 | Professional World Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Boyer Coe |
| 1981 | World Grand Prix | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Boyer Coe |
| 1980 | Universe - Pro | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Jusup Wilkosz |
| 1980 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Jusup Wilkosz |
| 1979 | Best in the World | Other Divisions | #3 | Robby Robinson |
| 1979 | Grand Prix Pennsylvania | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | – |
| 1979 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #7 | – |
| 1979 | Universe - Pro | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Bertil Fox |
| 1979 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Roy Callendar |
| 1978 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #8 | – |
| 1977 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #4 | – |
| 1977 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Frank Zane |
| 1975 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #3 | Franco Columbu |
| 1975 | Universe | Other Divisions | #2 | Robby Robinson |
| 1974 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1973 | Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Mr Britain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Mr World | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1970 | Mr Britain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1970 | Mr Europe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1970 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #2 | Frank Zane |
| 1969 | Mr Britain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Frank Richard |
| 1969 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #3 | Boyer Coe |
| 1969 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #2 | Frank Zane |
| 1968 | Mr Britain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Brian Eastman |
| 1967 | Mr Britain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Wilfred Sylvester |
| 1967 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1966 | Mr Britain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | John Citrone |
| 1966 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #6 | William Bezalel |
| 1965 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #3 | Fani Dutoit |
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