Mr France 1972
Mr France 1972 was held in Paris, France. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior title went to Bernard Pinelli.
- Year
- 1972
- Location
- Paris, France
- Divisions
- 4
- Competitors
- 24
Results by Division
Mr France 1972 Results
Mr France 1972 was held in Paris, France. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior title went to Bernard Pinelli.
Defending Junior champion Georges Torelli placed 4th.
About this show
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short and Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall were contested at the Mr France 1972 in Paris, France. 24 athletes competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bernard Pinelli First recorded win | France |
| 2nd | Bernard Paris | France |
| 3rd | Patrick Lambert | France |
| 4th | Gerard Brunet | France |
| 5th | Michel Bonnard | France |
| 6th | Claude Confais | France |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Clovis Nidaud | France |
| 2nd | Gerard Phibel | France |
| 3rd | Jean-Francois Bonnaire | France |
| 4th | Rene Germany | France |
| 5th | J-M Jacob | France |
| 6th | Lucien Auguste | France |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Gerard Buinoud First recorded win | France |
| 2nd | Abel Dupuis | France |
| 3rd | Marc Groevius | France |
| 4th | Johan Meyere | France |
| 5th | Jacques Mathe | France |
| 6th | Guy Liobet | France |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Clet Alcabelard 4th win here | France |
| 2nd | Jean Texier | France |
| 3rd | Michel Dewally | France |
| 4th | Georges Torelli | France |
| 5th | Roland Ollagnier | France |
| 6th | Jean-Paul Gendre | France |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 24
- Divisions
- 4
- Size rank
- 10 of 38
The biggest field since 1970.
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Jacques Leclerc | Open |
| 1958 | Jacques Leclerc | Open |
| 1955 | James Mathe | Open |
| 1953 | James Mathe | Open |
| 1952 | James Mathe | Open |
| 1951 | Robert Duranton | Open |
| 1950 | Robert Duranton | Open |
| 1949 | Robert Duranton | Open |
| 1948 | Robert Duranton | Open |
| 1947 | André Drapp | Open |
| 1946 | Guy Broquerie | Open |
| 1943 | Marcel Rouet | Open |
| 1939 | Michel Pallares | Open |
| 1938 | Jean Pitet | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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