European Championships 1978
European Championships 1978 was held in Europe. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior title went to Jefferson King.
- Year
- 1978
- Date
- Jan 1, 1978
- Location
- Europe
- Federation
- WABBA
- Divisions
- 4
- Competitors
- 14
Results by Division
| Division | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior | Jefferson King | Vilt |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium | Fillipo Masteroni | Eddie McDonough |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short | Pierre Vandensteen | Terry Phillips |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall | Bill Richardson | Gilles Lombart |
European Championships 1978 Results
European Championships 1978 was held in Europe. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior title went to Jefferson King.
Defending Open champion Jacques Neuville, who won in 1977, did not return.
About this show
The European Championships 1978 was held on January 1, 1978 in Europe. 4 divisions were judged, across Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short and Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall. 14 athletes from 4 countries competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jefferson King First recorded win | United Kingdom |
| 2nd | Vilt | - |
| 3rd | Van Damme | Belgium |
| 4th | Venuroto | - |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Fillipo Masteroni First recorded win | - |
| 2nd | Eddie McDonough | United Kingdom |
| 3rd | Wesley Immundi | United Kingdom |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pierre Vandensteen First European Championships title | Belgium |
| 2nd | Terry Phillips | United Kingdom |
| 3rd | Guy Ignace | France |
| 4th | Graham Brogden | United Kingdom |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bill Richardson | United Kingdom |
| 2nd | Gilles Lombart | - |
| 3rd | Hubert Metz | Germany |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 14
- Divisions
- 4
- Size rank
- 32 of 36
The biggest field since 1977.
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Erika Kocsis-Kajati | Figure |
| 2016 | Borbala Szokol | Figure |
| 2015 | Tatiana Chica | Bodybuilding |
| 2014 | Borbala Szokol | Bodybuilding |
| 2012 | Elena Oana Hreapca | Bodybuilding |
| 2010 | Stavros Trioulidis | Athletic Physique |
| 2008 | Nina Midling | Bodybuilding |
| 2007 | Esther Hoyler | Bodybuilding |
| 2006 | Brigita Brezovac | Bodybuilding |
| 2005 | Anke Luth | Bodybuilding |
| 2004 | Saskia Salemink (2) | Bodybuilding |
| 2001 | Marina Gusmini (2) | Bodybuilding |
| 1999 | Julia Abel | Open |
| 1997 | Evelyne Beauzil | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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