Team Universe Championships 1997
Team Universe Championships 1997 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Bantamweight title went to Earl Snyder.
- Year
- 1997
- Date
- Jun 15, 1997
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- NPC
- Divisions
- 8
- Competitors
- 87
Results by Division
Team Universe Championships 1997 Results
Team Universe Championships 1997 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Bantamweight title went to Earl Snyder.
Defending BantamWeight champion Michael Hernando, who won in 1996, did not return.
About this show
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Bantamweight, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Heavyweight, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Lightheavyweight, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Lightweight, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Middleweight, Women's Bodybuilding - Heavyweight, Women's Bodybuilding - Lightweight and Women's Bodybuilding - Middleweight were contested at the Team Universe Championships 1997 on June 15, 1997 in USA. 87 athletes competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding - Bantamweight
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Bantamweight
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Earl Snyder 3rd win here | United States |
| 2nd | Ronald Nurse | United States |
| 3rd | George Gibson | United States |
| 4th | Alex Amigon | United States |
| 5th | Donnie Bernatowicz | United States |
| 6th | David Wilson Jr | United States |
| 7th | Clifton Torres | United States |
| 8th | Ronnie Dawn | United States |
| 9th | Ronnie Davis | United States |
| 10th | Robert Marzilli | United States |
| 11th | Richard Smith | United States |
| 12th | Ralph Caputo | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Heavyweight
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Robert Washington Title defense, 2nd win here | United States |
| 2nd | Kai Greene | United States |
| 3rd | Rodney Davis | United States |
| 4th | Les Jennings | United States |
| 5th | Skip LaCour | United States |
| 6th | John Tompson | United States |
| 7th | James Bivens | United States |
| 8th | Brian Crubb | United States |
| 9th | Jeff Willet | United States |
| 10th | Peter Debeatham | United States |
| 11th | Kenny Santiago | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Lightheavyweight
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Darrell Monson 2nd win here | United States |
| 2nd | Elvernie McGhee | United States |
| 3rd | Charles Hawkins | United States |
| 4th | Odis McCullough | United States |
| 5th | Johnny Graves | United States |
| 6th | Rick McMillan | United States |
| 7th | Daniel Tacker | United States |
| 8th | Edwin Brown | United States |
| 9th | Terry Bradley | United States |
| 10th | Ben Tennessen | United States |
| 11th | Darryl Caffee | United States |
| 12th | Larry Baiz | United States |
| 13th | Jimmy David Chan | United States |
| 14th | Colin Hoobler | United States |
| 15th | Lenny Bartletto | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Lightweight
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Steve Holland | - |
| 2nd | Richard Jackson | United States |
| 3rd | Bertram Stiff | United States |
| 4th | Ivory White | United States |
| 5th | Alan Motooka | United States |
| 6th | Stephen Scott | United States |
| 7th | Craig Ritchwood | United States |
| 8th | Michael Pickens | United States |
| 9th | Bing Mu | United States |
| 10th | Scott Christensen | United States |
| 11th | William Marin | United States |
| 12th | Greg Carter | United States |
| 13th | Michael Toste | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Middleweight
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Prince Fontenot First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Tito Raymond | United States |
| 3rd | John Phelan | United States |
| 4th | Alexander Jackman | United States |
| 5th | Robert Lee Brown | United States |
| 6th | Elliot Searcy | United States |
| 7th | James Williams | United States |
| 8th | Lonzo Wilhoit | United States |
| 9th | Monty Mabry | United States |
| 10th | Dewayne Jones | United States |
| 11th | Jonathan McGee | United States |
| 12th | Kelton Friday | United States |
| 13th | Oliver George | United States |
| 14th | Michael Fontaine | United States |
| 15th | Art Randall | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Women's Bodybuilding - Heavyweight
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Gina Marie Hall Title defense, 2nd win here | United States |
| 2nd | Michelle DuBois | United States |
| 3rd | Sheilahe Brown | United States |
| 4th | Midge Shull | United States |
| 5th | Tammy Simpson | United States |
| 6th | Edith Jackson | United States |
| 7th | Tracy Garrett | United States |
| 8th | Michelle Tuggle | United States |
| 9th | Renette Dallas | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Women's Bodybuilding - Lightweight
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Peggy Schoolcraft | United States |
| 2nd | Donna Kaylor | United States |
| 3rd | Meressia Twele (2) | United States |
| 4th | Karen DePetro | United States |
| 5th | Dori Frame (2) | United States |
| 6th | Roxanne Cockerey | United States |
| 7th | Cheryl Wilcox | United States |
| 8th | Julie Bishop | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Women's Bodybuilding - Middleweight
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cheryl Vasquez First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Denise Richardson | United States |
| 3rd | Terry Treska | United States |
| 4th | Beth Eisenman | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated June 30, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 87
- Divisions
- 8
- Size rank
- 18 of 26
The biggest field since 1994.
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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