World-Universe 1961
World-Universe 1961 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Tommy Kono.
- Year
- 1961
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- FICH
- Divisions
- 1
- Competitors
- 17
Results by Division
| Division | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Open Bodybuilding | Tommy Kono | Bill March |
World-Universe 1961 Results
World-Universe 1961 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding title went to Tommy Kono.
Defending champion Guy Mierczuk placed 3rd.
About this show
Full placings from the World-Universe 1961 in USA, where 1 division was judged across Men's Open Bodybuilding. 17 athletes from 3 countries competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding
Men's Open Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tommy Kono 4th win here | United States |
| 2nd | Bill March | United States |
| 3rd | Guy Mierczuk | Chile |
| 4th | Abdul El Guindi | Chile |
| 5th | Louis Marthin | Chile |
| 6th | Abdel Nawaz | Chile |
| 7th | Sylvios Blackman | Chile |
| 8th | H Alamedin | Chile |
| 9th | Antoni Pietroszek | Chile |
| 10th | Przemysław Kwiatkowski | Chile |
| 11th | Jose Flores (1) | Chile |
| 12th | Mario Salata | Chile |
| 13th | Kurt Marnul | Chile |
| 14th | K Fouani | Chile |
| 15th | Hans Lohrer | Chile |
| 16th | Roger DeWitte | Belgium |
| 17th | Das Satien | Chile |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 17
- Divisions
- 1
- Size rank
- 9 of 21
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Yolanda Swart | Bodybuilding |
| 2011 | Daniela Portoghese | Figure |
| 2010 | Lina Rega | Open |
| 2009 | Lungi Plummer | Bodybuilding |
| 2008 | Helen Stack | Bodybuilding |
| 2007 | Vivian Hylkema | Bodybuilding |
| 2006 | Brigita Brezovac | Bodybuilding |
| 1963 | Abdul El Guindi | Open |
| 1961 | Tommy Kono | Open |
| 1959 | Guy Mierczuk | Open |
| 1957 | Tommy Kono | Open |
| 1955 | Tommy Kono | Open |
| 1950 | John Farbotnik | Open |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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