Mr USA 1979
Mr USA 1979 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium title went to Robert Reis.
- Year
- 1979
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- AAU
- Divisions
- 3
- Competitors
- 22
Results by Division
Mr USA 1979 Results
Mr USA 1979 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium title went to Robert Reis.
Defending Medium champion Richard Baldwin, who won in 1978, did not return.
About this show
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short and Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall were contested at the Mr USA 1979 in USA. 22 athletes competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Robert Reis | United States |
| 2nd | Les Galvin | United States |
| 3rd | John Defendis | United States |
| 4th | Larry Jackson | United States |
| 5th | Steve Stepaniak | United States |
| 6th | Tommy Sims | United States |
| 7th | Pat Stewart | United States |
| 8th | Mike Armstrong | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mario Nieves | United States |
| 2nd | Carlos Flores | United States |
| 3rd | Mike Sable | United States |
| 4th | Leroy Saba | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rufus Howard First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Floyd Odom | United States |
| 3rd | Matt Snow | United States |
| 4th | Mike Christian | United States |
| 5th | Don Peters | United States |
| 6th | Kim Allyn | United States |
| 7th | Oscar Chung | United States |
| 8th | Saladin Ibn El Amin | United States |
| 9th | Louie Perotta | United States |
| 10th | Garry McGowian | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 22
- Divisions
- 3
- Size rank
- 6 of 38
The biggest field since 1975.
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Thomas Schramm | Open |
| 1975 | Clint Beyerle | Open |
| 1973 | Paul Hill | Open |
| 1972 | Jim Morris | Open |
| 1971 | Steve Michalik | Open |
| 1970 | Casey Viator | Open |
| 1969 | Ken Waller | Open |
| 1968 | Chris Dickerson | Open |
| 1967 | Jim Haislop | Open |
| 1966 | Dennis Tinerino | Open |
| 1965 | Bob Gajda | Open |
| 1964 | Mike Ferraro | Open |
| 1957 | Dick DuBois | Open |
| 1956 | Bill Pearl | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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