World-Universe 1966
World-Universe 1966 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short title went to Kassem Yazbek.
- Year
- 1966
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- FICH
- Divisions
- 2
- Competitors
- 8
Results by Division
| Division | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short | Kassem Yazbek | Rodrique Picard |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall | Bob Gajda | Abdul El Guindi |
World-Universe 1966 Results
World-Universe 1966 was held in USA. The Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short title went to Kassem Yazbek.
Defending Short champion Rodrique Picard placed 2nd.
About this show
Full placings from the World-Universe 1966 in USA, where 2 divisions were judged across Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short and Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall. 8 athletes from 4 countries competed.
Top 3 Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kassem Yazbek First recorded win | Chile |
| 2nd | Rodrique Picard | Canada |
| 3rd | Mohamed Hamdy | Chile |
Official scores are unavailable.
Men's Open Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bob Gajda | United States |
| 2nd | Abdul El Guindi | Chile |
| 3rd | F Zwair | Chile |
| 4th | Roger Vasseaux | Chile |
| 5th | Reinhard Smolana | Germany |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated March 12, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 8
- Divisions
- 2
- Size rank
- 13 of 21
The biggest field since 1961.
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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