Mr America 1962
Mr America 1962 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Harold Poole.
- Year
- 1962
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- IFBB
- Divisions
- 5
- Competitors
- 33
Results by Division
Mr America 1962 Results
Mr America 1962 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Harold Poole.
Defending Open champion Ray Routledge, who won in 1961, did not return.
About this show
The Mr America 1962 was held in USA. 5 divisions were judged, across Men's Open Bodybuilding, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short and Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall. 33 athletes competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding
Men's Open Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Harold Poole First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Hugo Labra | United States |
| 3rd | Joe Abbenda | United States |
| 3rd | Vern Weaver | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Joe Abbenda | United States |
| 2nd | Harold Poole | United States |
| 3rd | Hugo Labra | United States |
| 4th | Vern Weaver | United States |
| 5th | Vic Seipke | United States |
| 6th | Mike Ferraro | United States |
| 7th | William Stathes | United States |
| 8th | Bill Seno | United States |
| 9th | Joe Lazzaro | United States |
| 10th | Kenny Hall | United States |
| 11th | Joseph Simon | United States |
| 12th | Joseph LaPorta | United States |
| 13th | Ralph Kleiner | United States |
| 14th | Tuny Monday | United States |
| 15th | Billy LeMacks | United States |
| 16th | Carl Stelzen | United States |
| 17th | Steve Sakoulos | United States |
| 18th | Norman Bedell | United States |
| 19th | Jerry Doettrel | United States |
| 20th | Gary Steuer | United States |
| 21st | Chester Yorton | United States |
| 22nd | Robert Girard | United States |
| 23rd | Robert Herzong | United States |
| 24th | Jack Allen | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Larry Scott First Mr America title | United States |
| 2nd | Rock Stonewall (Jesse) | United States |
| 3rd | Millard Williamson | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | John Tristram First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | John Benefield | United States |
| 3rd | John Bianculli | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Carroll Miles Ailman First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Larry Powers | United States |
| 3rd | Jerry Howard | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 33
- Divisions
- 5
- Size rank
- 26 of 62
The biggest field since 1960.
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Ron Thompson | Open |
| 1973 | Jim Morris | Open |
| 1972 | Steve Michalik | Open |
| 1970 | Chris Dickerson | Open |
| 1969 | Boyer Coe | Open |
| 1968 | Jim Haislop | Open |
| 1967 | Dennis Tinerino | Open |
| 1966 | Bob Gajda | Open |
| 1965 | Jerry Daniels | Open |
| 1964 | Val Vasilieff | Open |
| 1963 | Vern Weaver | Open |
| 1962 | Joe Abbenda | Open |
| 1961 | Ray Routledge | Open |
| 1960 | Lloyd Lerille | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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