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Mike Mentzer is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States. Mike Mentzer has a verified height of 5'8" (173 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 225 lb (102 kg).
8 career wins
Mike Mentzer
CountryUnited States
GenderMale
DivisionMen's Open Bodybuilding
Born1951
DiedJune 10, 2001, aged 49
StatusRetired
Mike Mentzer, a bodybuilder from the United States, stands 5'8" (173 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 225 lb (102 kg). He was born on November 15, 1951 and died on June 10, 2001, aged 49.
Mike Mentzer is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States with a competitive record spanning 1970–1980.
Across 20 recorded contest results, Mike Mentzer has 8 first-place finishes (a 40% win rate), including 1× Olympia title.
Career Record
- Total Results
- 20
- Wins
- 8
- Win Rate
- 40%
- Career
- 1970–1980
- Height
- 5'8" (173 cm)
- Weight
- 225 lb (102 kg)
- Lifespan
- 1951-2001 (aged 49)
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- United States
- Olympia Titles
- 1
- Verified
- Sources
- 6
Every season on record
Peak Year 1978 (3 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1970
- Peak Year
- 1978
- Olympia Debut
- 1979
- Last Contest
- 1980
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1980 | 5 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Michael John Mentzer was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder, businessman, and author. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mentzer started bodybuilding when he was eleven years old. He won several amateur bodybuilding competitions before turning professional in 1979, including the 1976 Mr. America title and the heavyweight division of the 1978 IFBB Mr. Universe.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
2Appearances
1Titles
1Top 3
All pro shows
20Contests
8Wins
18Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1979 | Canada Pro Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1979 | Florida Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1979 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1979 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Robby Robinson |
| 1979 | Pittsburgh Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Robby Robinson |
| 1978 | USA vs the World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1978 | USA World Qualifier | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1978 | World Amateur Championships | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1977 | North American Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1977 | Universe | Other Divisions | #2 | Kalman Szkalak |
| 1976 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1976 | Universe | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Robby Robinson |
| 1975 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #3 | Robby Robinson |
| 1975 | Mr East Coast | Other Divisions | #2 | Len Archambault |
| 1975 | Mr USA | Other Divisions | #2 | Roger Callard |
| 1971 | Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | Casey Viator |
| 1971 | Teen Mr America | Other Divisions | #2 | R Scott Pace |
| 1971 | Teen Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | R Scott Pace |
| 1970 | Mr Pennsylvania | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
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