Mr America 1968
Mr America 1968 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Boyer Coe.
- Year
- 1968
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- IFBB
- Divisions
- 5
- Competitors
- 36
Results by Division
Mr America 1968 Results
Mr America 1968 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Boyer Coe.
Defending Open champion Dennis Tinerino, who won in 1967, did not return.
About this show
The Mr America 1968 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. 36 athletes competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding
Men's Open Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Boyer Coe First Mr America title | United States |
| 2nd | Charles Collras | United States |
| 3rd | Chris Dickerson | United States |
| 4th | Ken Covington | United States |
| 5th | Gilbert Hansen | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jim Haislop First Mr America title | United States |
| 2nd | Boyer Coe | United States |
| 3rd | Chris Dickerson | United States |
| 4th | Ken Waller | United States |
| 5th | Charles Collras | United States |
| 6th | Bill St John | United States |
| 7th | Gilbert Hansen | United States |
| 8th | Will Whitaker | United States |
| 9th | Craig Whitehead | United States |
| 10th | Jim Morris | United States |
| 11th | Tommy Johnson | United States |
| 12th | Curtis Haywood | United States |
| 13th | Eugene Kuczinski | United States |
| 14th | Robert Moore | United States |
| 15th | Ken Covington | United States |
| 16th | Daniel Miles | United States |
| 17th | Bill Grant | United States |
| 18th | James Handley | United States |
| 19th | Dennis Yaklich | United States |
| 20th | Lawrence Gordon | United States |
| 21st | William Collins | United States |
| 22nd | Melvin Meriweather | United States |
| 23rd | David Upson | United States |
| 24th | Vince Anello | United States |
| 25th | Pearson Hinkle | United States |
| 26th | Oscar Hudson | United States |
| 27th | Lou Kushner | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Frank Zane Title defense, 3rd win here | United States |
| 2nd | John DeCola | United States |
| 3rd | Peter Caputo | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rock Stonewall (Jesse) Title defense, 5th win here | United States |
| 2nd | Johnny Maldonado | United States |
| 3rd | Warren Frederick | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Don Peters First Mr America title | United States |
| 2nd | Richard Giofu | United States |
| 3rd | Robert Woods Jr | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 36
- Divisions
- 5
- Size rank
- 22 of 62
The biggest field since 1966.
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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