Chris Dickerson
IFBB Mr. Olympia1982
Dickerson was the first African-American AAU Mr. America. One of the world’s most titled bodybuilders, Dickerson was known for his muscular features, symmetrical physique and for his posing skills.
- Chris Dickerson was born 25 August 1939
- Place of Birth: Alabama, United States
- Height: 1.68 m and competed in 91 Kg weight category.
- Mr Atlantic Coast; 1966
IFBB Mr. Olympia in 1982
Over three decades, Dickerson, nicknamed “Diamond calves,” won 15 professional bodybuilding titles across four organizations.
His Life Story......
Chris Dickerson was born 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama. His mother was a lawyer and civil rights activist and his father was an executive at the Cleveland Trust Company. Later Dickerson moved to New York City to study opera, acting and ballet at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Dickerson first entered bodybuilding competition in 1965. He secured the third place at Mr. Long Beach competition. He turned pro in 1973 and won a total of 15 professional bodybuilding titles throughout his career.
He won the Mr. Olympia once (1982).
He won the 50+ division at the 1994 Masters Olympia and was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2000. Dickerson lived in Florida where he continued to train, conduct seminars, and correspond with current athletes.
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