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Dennis Tinerino is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States. Dennis Tinerino has a verified height of 6'0" (183 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 220 lb (100 kg).
20 career wins
Dennis Tinerino
CountryUnited States
GenderMale
DivisionMen's Open Bodybuilding
Born1945
DiedMay 7, 2010, aged 64
Born inBrooklyn
StatusRetired
Dennis Tinerino, a bodybuilder from the United States, stands 6'0" (183 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 220 lb (100 kg). He was born in Brooklyn on December 23, 1945 and died on May 7, 2010, aged 64.
Dennis Tinerino is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States with a competitive record spanning 1964–1982.
Across 53 recorded contest results, Dennis Tinerino has 20 first-place finishes (a 37.7% win rate).
Career Record
- Total Results
- 53
- Wins
- 20
- Win Rate
- 37.7%
- Career
- 1964–1982
- Height
- 6'0" (183 cm)
- Weight
- 220 lb (100 kg)
- Lifespan
- 1945-2010 (aged 64)
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- United States
- Verified
- Sources
- 10
Every season on record
Peak Year 1965 (4 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1964
- Peak Year
- 1965
- Olympia Debut
- 1977
- Last Contest
- 1982
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 3 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1978 | 9 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1979 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1980 | 8 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1981 | 7 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1982 | 14 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Dennis Tinerino (December 23, 1945 – May 7, 2010) was an American bodybuilder, most prominent in the late 1960s and 1970s. He won the Mr. Universe title four times in 1968, 1975, 1980 and 1981 and Mr. World in 1971 in the tall man's category, and Mr. America in 1978. After becoming involved in a life of crime, running one of the biggest escort services in California, he became an international evangelist. The 1983 edition of The Gold's Gym book of bodybuilding cited him as "one of the most successful bodybuilders of the past decade or two". He is an inductee of the National Fitness Hall of Fame, IFBB Hall of Fame and National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
9Appearances
0Titles
3Top 3
All pro shows
53Contests
20Wins
35Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #14 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1981 | Grand Prix World Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Boyer Coe |
| 1981 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Franco Columbu |
| 1981 | Professional World Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Boyer Coe |
| 1981 | Universe - Pro | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1981 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1980 | Canada Pro Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1980 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1979 | Best in the World | Other Divisions | #4 | Robby Robinson |
| 1979 | Canada Diamond Pro Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Roy Callendar |
| 1979 | Canada Pro Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1979 | Grand Prix Pennsylvania | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | – |
| 1979 | Grand Prix Vancouver | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Roy Callendar |
| 1979 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Frank Zane |
| 1979 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #2 | Mike Mentzer |
| 1978 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #4 | Robby Robinson |
| 1978 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Frank Zane |
| 1978 | Natural Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1978 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Robby Robinson |
| 1977 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Frank Zane |
| 1977 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #3 | Robby Robinson |
| 1975 | Universe - Pro | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Bob Birdsong |
| 1975 | World Pro Championships | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1973 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #2 | Ken Waller |
| 1973 | Universe - Pro | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1972 | Universe - Pro | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Pro Mr World | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Boyer Coe |
| 1970 | Pro Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Rick Wayne |
| 1969 | Universe - Pro | Other Divisions | #2 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1968 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1967 | Junior Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1967 | Junior Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1967 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1967 | Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1967 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #2 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1966 | Junior Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Sergio Oliva |
| 1966 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #3 | – |
| 1966 | Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Bob Gajda |
| 1966 | Mr USA | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1966 | Mr USA | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1965 | Junior Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Jerry Daniels |
| 1965 | Junior Mr USA | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1965 | Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Jerry Daniels |
| 1965 | Mr North America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1965 | Mr USA | Other Divisions | #3 | Bob Gajda |
| 1965 | Mr USA | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Bob Gajda |
| 1965 | Teen Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1965 | Teen Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1964 | Mr Atlantic Coast | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1964 | Mr East Coast | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1964 | Teen Mr America | Other Divisions | #2 | Steve Kotis |
| 1964 | Teen Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Bud Schosek |
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