Universe - Pro 1956
Universe - Pro 1956 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short title went to Jack Delinger.
- Year
- 1956
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- NABBA
- Divisions
- 2
- Competitors
- 11
Results by Division
| Division | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short | Jack Delinger | John Isaacs |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall | Bill Pearl | Reuben Martin |
Universe - Pro 1956 Results
Universe - Pro 1956 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short title went to Jack Delinger.
Defending Short champion Leo Robert, who won in 1955, did not return.
About this show
Full placings from the Universe - Pro 1956 in USA, where 2 divisions were judged across Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short and Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall. 11 athletes from 4 countries competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jack Delinger | United States |
| 2nd | John Isaacs | United States |
| 3rd | James Saunders | United Kingdom |
| 5th | Henri Glorieux | Belgium |
| 6th | Jean Long | France |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bill Pearl First Universe - Pro title | United States |
| 2nd | Reuben Martin | United States |
| 3rd | Arnold Dyson | United Kingdom |
| 4th | Peter Farrar | United States |
| 5th | Pierre Vandervondelen | Belgium |
| 6th | Rene Campiglia | France |
Official scores are unavailable.
Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 11
- Divisions
- 2
- Size rank
- 15 of 65
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Josh Maley | Open |
| 2018 | Lee Seung Chul | Open |
| 2017 | Shaun Joseph-Tavernier | Open |
| 2016 | Tony Mount | Open |
| 2014 | David Titterton | Open |
| 2010 | Charles Mario | Open |
| 2009 | Alexej Netesanov | Professional |
| 2008 | Alessandro Savi | Open |
| 2007 | Orazio Salvatori | Open |
| 2006 | Steve Sinton | Open |
| 2005 | Sergei Ogorodnikov | Open |
| 2004 | Hassan Alsaka | Open |
| 2003 | Gary Lister | Open |
| 2002 | Gary Lister | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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