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Frank Zane is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States. Frank Zane has a verified height of 5'9" (175 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 195 lb (89 kg).
3x Mr. Olympia, 1977–1979
Frank Zane
Frank Zane, a bodybuilder from the United States, stands 5'9" (175 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 195 lb (89 kg). He was born on June 28, 1942 and is 84 years old.
Frank Zane is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States with a competitive record spanning 1964–1983.
Across 27 recorded contest results, Frank Zane has 16 first-place finishes (a 59.3% win rate), including 3× Olympia titles.
Career Record
- Total Results
- 27
- Wins
- 16
- Win Rate
- 59.3%
- Career
- 1964–1983
- Height
- 5'9" (175 cm)
- Weight
- 195 lb (89 kg)
- Age
- 84
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- United States
- Olympia Titles
- 3
- Verified
- Sources
- 9
Every season on record
Peak Year 1966 (3 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1964
- First Win
- 1965
- Peak Year
- 1966
- Olympia Debut
- 1972
- Last Contest
- 1983
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1974 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1975 | 4 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1976 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1977 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1978 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1979 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1980 | 3 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1982 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1983 | 4 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Frank Zane is a retired American professional bodybuilder and author. Known as "the Chemist", Zane is a three-time Mr. Olympia winner, having won the competition every year from 1977 to 1979. He previously reigned as Mr. Universe in 1965, 1968, 1970, 1971 and 1972, and Mr. America in 1966, 1967 and 1968. Typically competing at a bodyweight of less than 200lbs, he regularly placed higher than people much bigger than him. His physique is considered one of the greatest in the history of bodybuilding due to his meticulous focus on symmetry and proportion. With one of the smallest, tightest waists in bodybuilding, he was renowned for his vacuum pose.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
10Appearances
3Titles
7Top 3
All pro shows
27Contests
16Wins
24Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Samir Bannout |
| 1982 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1980 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1979 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1978 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1977 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1976 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Franco Columbu |
| 1975 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #4 | Franco Columbu |
| 1974 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #2 | Franco Columbu |
| 1972 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1972 | Universe - Pro | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Universe - Pro | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1970 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1969 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1968 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1968 | Mr International | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1968 | Universe | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1967 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1967 | Universe | Other Divisions | #3 | Sergio Oliva |
| 1966 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1966 | Mr East Coast | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1966 | Mr Eastern America | Other Divisions | #2 | – |
| 1966 | North American Championships | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1965 | Junior Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1965 | Mr East Coast | Other Divisions | #3 | John Romeo |
| 1965 | Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1964 | North American Championships | Other Divisions | #3 | Allen Keene |
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