Roy Hilligenn is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States.
7 career wins
Roy Hilligenn
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Roy Hilligenn, a bodybuilder from the United States, was born on November 15, 1922.
Roy Hilligenn is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States with a competitive record spanning 1949–1977.
Across 14 recorded contest results, Roy Hilligenn has 7 first-place finishes (a 50% win rate).
Career Record
- Total Results
- 14
- Wins
- 7
- Win Rate
- 50%
- Career
- 1949–1977
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- United States
- Verified
- Sources
- 4
Every season on record
Peak Year 1951 (3 wins)
- Pro Debut
- 1949
- Peak Year
- 1951
- Last Contest
- 1977
About
Roy Stanley Hilligenn was an American bodybuilder who was awarded the title of Mr. South Africa for four years, as well as AAU Mr. America in 1951. Famous for his strength, vegetarianism, and smile, Hilligenn mixed bodybuilding and weight training in his fitness programs. He appeared on famous magazine covers such as Strength & Health and Iron Man during his bodybuilding career. Standing at only 5 ft 6 in (168 cm), Hilligenn was the shortest person to ever win the Mr. America title.
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canadian Championships | Other Divisions | #3 | Ray Beaulieu |
| 1977 | Mr International | Other Divisions | #3 | Mohamed Makkawy |
| 1975 | Universe | Other Divisions | #10 | Wilfred Sylvester |
| 1952 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #2 | Jim Park |
| 1952 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1952 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1951 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1951 | Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1951 | Mr Northern California | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1950 | Junior Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1950 | Junior Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | John Farbotnik |
| 1950 | Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | John Farbotnik |
| 1949 | Mr California | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Milton Lippman |
| 1949 | Mr Pacific Coast | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
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