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Ken Waller is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States. Ken Waller has a verified height of 6'0" (183 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 230 lb (104 kg).
12 career wins
Ken Waller
Ken Waller, a bodybuilder from the United States, stands 6'0" (183 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 230 lb (104 kg). He was born on March 20, 1942 and is 84 years old.
Ken Waller is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States with a competitive record spanning 1968–1981.
Across 30 recorded contest results, Ken Waller has 12 first-place finishes (a 40% win rate), including 1× Olympia title.
Career Record
- Total Results
- 30
- Wins
- 12
- Win Rate
- 40%
- Career
- 1968–1981
- Height
- 6'0" (183 cm)
- Weight
- 230 lb (104 kg)
- Age
- 84
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- United States
- Olympia Titles
- 1
- Verified
- Sources
- 8
Every season on record
Peak Year 1969 (4 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1968
- First Win
- 1969
- Olympia Debut
- 1976
- Last Contest
- 1981
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1977 | 5 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1980 | 16 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1981 | 16 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Kenny Waller (born March 20, 1942) is an American former bodybuilder featured in the 1977 movie Pumping Iron, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. Waller also won the 1975 International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) Mr. Universe contest in Pretoria, South Africa. He was known for his curly red hair, freckles and his graceful, confident posing style.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Olympia
5Appearances
1Titles
2Top 3
All pro shows
30Contests
12Wins
22Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #16 | Franco Columbu |
| 1980 | Grand Prix California | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1980 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #16 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1980 | Pittsburgh Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Casey Viator |
| 1979 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Robby Robinson |
| 1977 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #2 | Robby Robinson |
| 1977 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Frank Zane |
| 1976 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1975 | Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1974 | Universe | Other Divisions | #2 | Lou Ferrigno |
| 1973 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1973 | Universe | Other Divisions | #2 | Lou Ferrigno |
| 1972 | Mr International | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1972 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #2 | Don Ross |
| 1971 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Mr International | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1971 | Pro Mr World | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Boyer Coe |
| 1970 | Junior Mr America | Other Divisions | #2 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1970 | Junior Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1970 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #2 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1970 | Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1970 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1969 | Junior Mr USA | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1969 | Junior Mr USA | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1969 | Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Boyer Coe |
| 1969 | Mr USA | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1969 | Mr USA | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1968 | Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Jim Haislop |
| 1968 | Mr USA | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Chris Dickerson |
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