Mr World 1952
Mr World 1952 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Roy Hilligenn.
- Year
- 1952
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- AAU
- Divisions
- 5
- Competitors
- 15
Results by Division
Mr World 1952 Results
Mr World 1952 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Roy Hilligenn.
Defending champion Steve Reeves, who won in 1948, did not return.
About this show
Full placings from the Mr World 1952 in USA, where 5 divisions were judged across Men's Open Bodybuilding, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Overall, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short and Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall. 15 athletes competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding
Men's Open Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Roy Hilligenn First Mr World title | United States |
| 2nd | Yas Kuzuhara | United States |
| 3rd | Jim Park | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Roy Hilligenn | United States |
| 2nd | Jack Delinger | United States |
| 3rd | Nelson Dias Carvalho | United States |
| 4th | Bill Cerdas | United States |
| 5th | Dick Manson | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Overall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jim Park | United States |
| 2nd | Roy Hilligenn | United States |
| 3rd | Jack Delinger | United States |
| 4th | Yas Kuzuhara | United States |
| 5th | George Paine | United States |
| 6th | Walt Cuzzimano | United States |
| 7th | Mickey Hargitay | United States |
| 8th | Nelson Dias Carvalho | United States |
| 9th | Bill Cerdas | United States |
| 9th | Len Peters | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Yas Kuzuhara | United States |
| 2nd | John Leonard | United States |
| 3rd | Thomas Manfre | United States |
| 4th | Leonard Rutcofsky | United States |
| 5th | Dale Hartman | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jim Park | United States |
| 2nd | George Paine | United States |
| 3rd | Walt Cuzzimano | United States |
| 4th | Mickey Hargitay | United States |
| 5th | Len Peters | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 15
- Divisions
- 5
- Size rank
- 10 of 20
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Bertil Fox | Open |
| 1974 | Ian Lawrence | Open |
| 1973 | Roy Duval | Open |
| 1972 | Ron Thompson | Open |
| 1971 | Albert Beckles | Open |
| 1969 | Tony Carroll | Open |
| 1948 | Steve Reeves | Open |
| 1938 | Emile Bonnet | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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