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Tom Platz is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States. Tom Platz has a verified height of 5'8" (173 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 225 lb (102 kg).
3 career wins
Tom Platz
Tom Platz, 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 June 26, 1955 and is 71 years old.
Tom Platz is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States with a competitive record spanning 1974–1987.
Across 21 recorded contest results, Tom Platz has 3 first-place finishes (a 14.3% win rate).
Career Record
- Total Results
- 21
- Wins
- 3
- Win Rate
- 14.3%
- Career
- 1974–1987
- Height
- 5'8" (173 cm)
- Weight
- 225 lb (102 kg)
- Age
- 71
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- United States
- Verified
- Sources
- 11
Every season on record
Peak Year 1978 (2 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1974
- First Win
- 1977
- Peak Year
- 1978
- Olympia Debut
- 1979
- Last Contest
- 1987
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 8 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1980 | 9 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1981 | 3 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1982 | 6 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1984 | 9 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1985 | 7 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1986 | 11 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Thomas Steven Platz (born June 26, 1955) is an American retired professional bodybuilder. He was known for his leg development, which in his prime measured over 76.2 cm, earning him the nickname The Quadfather.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
7Appearances
0Titles
1Top 3
All pro shows
21Contests
3Wins
12Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Detroit Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Mike Ashley |
| 1986 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #11 | Lee Haney |
| 1985 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Lee Haney |
| 1984 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Lee Haney |
| 1982 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1981 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Franco Columbu |
| 1980 | Grand Prix Pennsylvania | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | Casey Viator |
| 1980 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1980 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #12 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1980 | Universe - Pro | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Tony Pearson |
| 1980 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Jusup Wilkosz |
| 1979 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #8 | – |
| 1978 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #2 | Ron Teufel |
| 1978 | USA World Qualifier | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1978 | World Amateur Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1977 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #2 | Ron Teufel |
| 1977 | Mr Southeastern USA | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1976 | Mr America | Other Divisions | #3 | Danny Padilla |
| 1975 | Mr Southeastern USA | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Richard Baldwin |
| 1974 | Teen Mr America | Other Divisions | #3 | Dan Tobol |
| 1974 | Teen Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Dan Tobol |
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