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Henry Downs is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United Kingdom.
2 career wins
Henry Downs
CountryUnited Kingdom
GenderMale
DivisionMen's Open Bodybuilding
Born1931
DiedAugust 5, 2024, aged 92
StatusRetired
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Henry Downs, a bodybuilder from the United Kingdom, was born on October 5, 1931 and died on August 5, 2024, aged 92.
Henry Downs is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United Kingdom with a competitive record spanning 1951–1960.
Across 11 recorded contest results, Henry Downs has 2 first-place finishes (a 18.2% win rate).
Career Record
- Total Results
- 11
- Wins
- 2
- Win Rate
- 18.2%
- Career
- 1951–1960
- Lifespan
- 1931-2024 (aged 92)
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Verified
- Sources
- 3
Every season on record
Peak Year 1957 (1 win)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1951
- First Win
- 1957
- Last Contest
- 1960
About
Henry Sidney Downs was a British amateur bodybuilder who was active during the 1950s and 1960s. He won the Mr. Universe title in 1960. Born in Gorey, Jersey in 1931, Downs later moved to London, where he worked as a labourer. He later lived in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, and died on 5 August 2024, at the age of 92.
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1959 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #2 | Earl Maynard |
| 1958 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #2 | Earl Maynard |
| 1957 | Mr Britain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1957 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #5 | John Lee |
| 1956 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #5 | Ray Schaefer |
| 1955 | Mr Britain | Other Divisions | #2 | Bill Parkinson |
| 1955 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #4 | Mickey Hargitay |
| 1954 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #3 | Jannie Graaf |
| 1952 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #5 | Mohamed Nasr |
| 1951 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #11 | Reg Park |
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