Mr Apollo 1956
Mr Apollo 1956 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Thomas Ewing.
- Year
- 1956
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- AAU
- Divisions
- 1
- Competitors
- 2
Results by Division
| Division | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Open Bodybuilding | Thomas Ewing | Robert Walker (1) |
Mr Apollo 1956 Results
Mr Apollo 1956 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Thomas Ewing.
Defending champion Lynn Lyman, who won in 1955, did not return.
About this show
Men's Open Bodybuilding were contested at the Mr Apollo 1956 in USA. 2 athletes competed.
Men's Open Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Thomas Ewing First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Robert Walker (1) | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 2
- Divisions
- 1
- Size rank
- 8 of 8
The biggest field since 1955.
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Steve Michalik | Open |
| 1959 | Hossein Shokouh | Open |
| 1956 | Thomas Ewing | Open |
| 1955 | Lynn Lyman | Open |
| 1954 | Jerry Ross | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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