Rusty Jeffers
| Rusty Jeffers | |
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| Bodybuilder | |
 Rusty Jeffers in 2011 | |
| Personal info | |
| Born | May 14, 1964 Kenmore, New York, United States |
| Height | 5'9.5" |
| Weight | 230 - 235 lb (Contest) |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut |
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| Best win |
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| Active | 1981 - 2022 |
Rusty Jeffers (born May 14, 1964, Kenmore, New York) is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. He grew up in Georgia and Boulder, Colorado and now lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Jeffers started bodybuilding at 12 and competed as early as at the age of 14. He won his first title at the age of 17 and won three years in a row in Teenage Arizona. He got his professional status in 2004 Masters National Championships.[1][2][3][4]
Jeffers released a Pose Like a Pro DVD on his own in 2006 to teach athletes how to pose.
In 2002, Jeffers sat for a revealing interview with freelance writer Rod Labbe. Entitled "Slugging it Out," it ran in MuscleMag International.[5]
Jeffers is teaming up with World Physique & Athletics Association (WPAA) to hold a bodybuilding show in his name: the 2015 Rusty Jeffers Southwest Championships on April 11, 2015.
Rusty won in Masters Pro 50+ class in 2014 Pittsburgh Pro. After 7 years, Rusty is going to compete again in 2021 IFBB Pro Legion Masters Championship in October.
Contest history
| Year | Competition | Class | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Teenage Arizona | -- | Overall |
| 1982 | Teenage Arizona | -- | Overall |
| 1983 | Teenage Arizona | -- | Overall |
| 1987 | AAU Copper Classic | Heavyweight | Heavyweight & Overall |
| 1987 | AAU Mr. Tucson | Heavyweight | Runner-up |
| 1988 | AAU Copper Classic | Heavyweight | Overall |
| 1989 | Mr. & Ms. Arizona Championships | Mixed Pair | Overall with wife |
| 1989 | AAU Mr. Arizona | Heavyweight | Heavyweight & Overall |
| 1990 | NPC Orange County | Heavyweight | Runner-up |
| 1991 | Palm Springs Classic | Heavyweight | Heavyweight & Overall |
| 1991 | AAU Grand Canyon | Heavyweight | 3rd |
| 1991 | NPC Ironman | Heavyweight | 5th |
| 1992 | AAU Southwest Open | Heavyweight | 2nd |
| 1992 | NPC Ironman | Heavyweight | 1st & Overall |
| 1994 | NPC Ironman | Heavyweight | Heavyweight |
| 1994 | Excalibur | Heavyweight | Heavyweight & Overall |
| 1995 | NPC USA | Heavyweight | 16th |
| 1996 | NPC Nationals | Heavyweight | 16th |
| 1998 | NPC USA | Heavyweight | 9th |
| 1999 | Los Angeles Championships | Heavyweight | Overall |
| 1999 | NPC USA | Heavyweight | 6th |
| 1999 | Arizona | Heavyweight | Heavyweight & Overall |
| 2001 | Mid USA | Heavyweight | Heavyweight & Overall |
| 2001 | NPC USA | Heavyweight | -- |
| 2002 | NPC USA | Heavyweight | 10th |
| 2002 | NPC Nationals | Super Heavyweight | 12th |
| 2003 | Excalibur - Los Angeles | Super Heavyweight | 2nd |
| 2003 | San Diego World Gym Classic | Super Heavyweight | Super Heavyweight & Overall |
| 2003 | Las Vegas Classic | Super Heavyweight | Super Heavyweight |
| 2003 | NPC Nationals | Super Heavyweight | 16th |
| 2003 | NPC Western Regional | Super Heavyweight | Super Heavyweight |
| 2004 | NPC USA | Super Heavyweight | 2nd |
| 2004 | NPC Masters National | Super Heavyweight | Super Heavyweight & Overall (Pro Card) |
| 2005 | Iron Man Pro | Pro | 12th |
| 2005 | San Francisco Pro | Pro | 16th |
| 2005 | Charlotte Pro | Pro | 12th |
| 2005 | Mr. Olympia Wildcard Showdown | Pro | 5th |
| 2006 | Masters Pro World Championships | Pro Masters | 8th |
| 2007 | Iron Man Pro | Pro | 12th |
| 2007 | Sacramento Grand Prix | Pro | 11th |
| 2008 | Iron Man Pro | Pro | 17th |
| 2008 | Atlantic City Pro | Pro Masters | 11th |
| 2009 | Iron Man Pro | Pro | 16th |
| 2009 | Australian Pro | Pro | 7th |
| 2010 | Phoenix Pro | Pro | 16th |
| 2010 | Australian Pro | Pro | 12th |
| 2012 | Flex Pro | Pro | 15th |
| 2012 | Desert Muscle Classic | Pro 212 | 4th |
| 2014 | Pittsburgh Pro Masters | Pro Master 50+ | 1st |
| 2021 | IFBB Pro League Legions Sports Fest Pro Masters Championship | Pro Masters 50+ | 1st |
| 2022 | IFBB Masters World Pro Championship | Pro Masters 40+ | 1st |
See also
- International Federation of BodyBuilders
- Bodybuilding
- List of male professional bodybuilders
- List of female professional bodybuilders
References
- ^ MuscleMemory.com
- ^ IronmanMagazine.com Archived 2009-02-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Muscular Development Online Magazine Archived 2007-02-10 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Bodybuilding.com
- ^ Slugging it Out by Rod Labbe