USA Nationals 1996
USA Nationals 1996 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior title went to Brett Bergeron.
- Year
- 1996
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- NABBA
- Divisions
- 11
- Competitors
- 33
Results by Division
| Division | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior | Brett Bergeron | Richard Burkhardt |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium | David Dulcinella | Antony Best |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium Tall | Michael Williams (1) | Ned Newell |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short | Frank Vassil | Michael Fox |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall | Lee Apperson | Theran Washington |
| Women's Bodybuilding - Short | Melody Leese | Denise Richardson |
| Women's Bodybuilding - Tall | Renee Hanson | – |
| Other Divisions - Grand Masters | Robert Bashore | David Sigloch |
| Other Divisions - Masters Medium | James Avellino | Patrick Dixon |
| Other Divisions - Masters Short | David Griffin | Steven Hoff |
| Other Divisions - Masters Tall | Anthony Jones | Paul Fredricks |
USA Nationals 1996 Results
USA Nationals 1996 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior title went to Brett Bergeron.
Defending champion Angela Higinbotham, who won in 1995, did not return.
About this show
The USA Nationals 1996 was held in USA. 11 divisions were judged, across Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium Tall, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short, Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall, Women's Bodybuilding - Short, Women's Bodybuilding - Tall, Other Divisions - Grand Masters and more. 33 athletes competed.
Masters divisions 4
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Junior
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brett Bergeron First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Richard Burkhardt | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Dulcinella First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Antony Best | United States |
| 3rd | Bob Vassil | United States |
| 4th | Danny Cox | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Medium Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Michael Williams (1) | United States |
| 2nd | Ned Newell | United States |
| 3rd | Jody Ramos | United States |
| 4th | Gary Jackson | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Frank Vassil | United States |
| 2nd | Michael Fox | United States |
| 3rd | Michael Kenneway | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lee Apperson | United States |
| 2nd | Theran Washington | United States |
| 3rd | Kevin Reuben | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Women's Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Melody Leese First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Denise Richardson | United States |
| 3rd | Daryl Deen | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Women's Bodybuilding - Tall
Only the winner of this division was recorded by the source. The full placings are not in the database.
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Renee Hanson First recorded win | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Masters divisions
Age-graded classes, judged separately from the open divisions above.
Other Divisions - Grand Masters Men
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Robert Bashore | United States |
| 2nd | David Sigloch | United States |
| 3rd | Reggie Faust | United States |
| 4th | Elliot Gilchrist | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Other Divisions - Masters Medium Men
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | James Avellino First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Patrick Dixon | United States |
| 3rd | Howard Pugh | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Other Divisions - Masters Short Men
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Griffin First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Steven Hoff | United States |
| 3rd | Steve Lombardelli | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Other Divisions - Masters Tall Men
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Anthony Jones First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Paul Fredricks | United States |
| 3rd | Daniel Kane | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated June 10, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 33
- Divisions
- 11
- Size rank
- 16 of 24
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Amanda Malone | Figure Short |
| 2014 | Scott Jakiel | Athletic Physique |
| 2013 | Dylan Larsen | Athletic Physique |
| 2012 | Francisco Santiago | Athletic Physique |
| 2011 | Stefianeanna Vaught | Bodybuilding |
| 2010 | Christel McGowan | Bodybuilding |
| 2009 | Mary Printz | Bodybuilding |
| 2008 | Mary Printz | Bodybuilding |
| 2007 | Monica Montone | Bodybuilding |
| 2006 | Michelle Ivers-Brent | Bodybuilding |
| 2005 | Kelly Lutz | Bodybuilding |
| 2004 | Shawn Madden | Athletic Physique |
| 2001 | Julie Melson | Open |
| 2000 | Julie Melson | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
This page lists the divisions and finishing order held for this contest, with the source named on it wherever one was recorded. It reports what was published. It does not re-judge the show, and it does not reconcile disagreements between sources.
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