America's Finest Physique 1939
America's Finest Physique 1939 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium title went to Carl Hempe.
- Year
- 1939
- Location
- USA
- Divisions
- 3
- Competitors
- 13
Results by Division
| Division | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium | Carl Hempe | Joseph Peters |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short | Elmer Farnham | Jack Channing |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall | Bert Goodrich | George Hooper |
America's Finest Physique 1939 Results
America's Finest Physique 1939 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium title went to Carl Hempe.
Defending Medium champion Bill Hillgardner, who won in 1938, did not return.
About this show
The America's Finest Physique 1939 was held in USA. 3 divisions were judged, across Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short and Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall. 13 athletes competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Carl Hempe First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Joseph Peters | United States |
| 3rd | Monroe Brown | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Elmer Farnham First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Jack Channing | United States |
| 3rd | Murry Merkoff | United States |
| 4th | Walter Podolak | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bert Goodrich | United States |
| 2nd | George Hooper | United States |
| 3rd | Bruce Whitaker | United States |
| 4th | Gene Jantzen | United States |
| 5th | John Bousa | United States |
| 6th | Dave Asnis | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 13
- Divisions
- 3
- Size rank
- 1 of 2
The biggest edition on record, across 2 we hold.
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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