Orange County (CA) Championships 1980
Orange County (CA) Championships 1980 was held in Anaheim, CA, USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Rufus Howard.
- Year
- 1980
- Location
- Anaheim, CA, USA
- Federation
- AAU
- Divisions
- 2
- Competitors
- 6
Results by Division
| Division | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Open Bodybuilding | Rufus Howard | Jon Loyd |
| Other Divisions - Masters | James Joseph | Don Knipp |
Orange County (CA) Championships 1980 Results
Orange County (CA) Championships 1980 was held in Anaheim, CA, USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Rufus Howard.
About this show
Full placings from the Orange County (CA) Championships 1980 in Anaheim, CA, USA, where 2 divisions were judged across Men's Open Bodybuilding and Other Divisions - Masters. 6 athletes competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding
Masters divisions 1
Men's Open Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rufus Howard | United States |
| 2nd | Jon Loyd | United States |
| 3rd | Bill Burney | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Masters divisions
Age-graded classes, judged separately from the open divisions above.
Other Divisions - Masters Men
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | James Joseph First win at this show | United States |
| 2nd | Don Knipp | United States |
| 3rd | Tom Harrington | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 6
- Divisions
- 2
- Size rank
- 2 of 2
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | George Jones | Open |
| 1980 | Rufus Howard | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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