Chris Dickerson (bodybuilder)

Chris Dickerson
Chris Dickerson
Bodybuilder
Personal info
Born	August 25, 1939 (age 85); New York City, New York, U.S.
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Professional career
Pro-debut	Mr Atlantic Coast; 1966;
Best win	IFBB Mr. Olympia; 1982;
Predecessor	Franco Columbu
Successor	Samir Bannout
Active	Retired 1994

Henri Christophe "Chris" Dickerson (born August 25, 1939) is an American former professional bodybuilder.

Early life

Dickerson was born to Mahala Ashley Dickerson as the youngest of triplets. He graduated high school at Olney Friends School in 1957. He studied music and is an accomplished opera singer in addition to his career in athletics.

Bodybuilding career

One of the world's most titled bodybuilders, Dickerson's competitive career spanned thirty years; he was known for both his heavily muscled, symmetrical physique and for his skills on the posing dais.

Dickerson first entered bodybuilding competition in 1965 by taking third place at that year's Mr. Long Beach competition.

He trained for many of his most important competitions in the 1980s with former Mr. Universe Bill Pearl.

He was the first African-American AAU Mr. America, the first openly gay winner of the IFBB Mr. Olympia contest, and one of only two bodybuilders (along with Dexter Jackson) to win titles in both the Mr. Olympia and Masters Olympia competitions.^[2]

Dickerson won the Mr. Olympia once (1982), a distinction he shares with Samir Bannout (1983), Dexter Jackson (2008), and Shawn Rhoden (2018).

Dickerson retired in 1994 and was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2000.

Today, Dickerson lives in Florida where he continues to train, conduct seminars, and correspond with current athletes.

Modeling

During the 1960s, Dickerson did much physique modeling.

His 1970's nude work for photographer Jim French is today considered some of the best in an admittedly limited field.

Chris appeared in French's hardcover photo essay, Man (1972) and also posed for the photographer ten years later.

These photos ran in an issue of Olympus, published by Colt Studios.^[3]

Bodybuilding titles

1966 Mr North America - AAU, 2nd
1966 Mr New York State - AAU, Overall Winner
1966 Mr Eastern America - AAU, Overall Winner
1966 Mr Atlantic Coast - AAU, Overall Winner
1966 Junior Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
1966 Junior Mr USA - AAU, Winner
1967 Mr California - AAU, Winner
1967 Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 4th
1967 Mr America - AAU, 6th
1967 Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 5th
1967 Junior Mr America - AAU, 4th
1968 Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd
1968 Mr USA - AAU, Winner
1968 Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd
1968 Mr America - AAU, 3rd
1968 Junior Mr America - AAU, 3rd
1969 Mr America - AAU, 2nd
1969 Junior Mr America - AAU, 2nd
1970 Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st
1970 Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
1970 Mr America - AAU, Winner
1970 Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
1970 Junior Mr America - AAU, Winner
1971 Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st
1973 Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st
1973 Universe - NABBA, Overall Winner
1973 Pro Mr America - WBBG, Winner
1974 Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 1st
1974 Universe - Pro - NABBA, Overall Winner
1975 World Championships - WBBG, 2nd
1975 Universe - Pro - PBBA, 2nd
1976 Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 2nd
1976 Universe - Pro - NABBA, 3rd
1976 Olympus - WBBG, 4th
1979 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, Lightweight, 4th
1979 Grand Prix Vancouver - IFBB, 2nd
1979 Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner
1979 Canada Diamond Pro Cup - IFBB, 2nd
1980 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd
1980 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 2nd
1980 Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner
1980 Grand Prix New York - IFBB, Winner
1980 Grand Prix Miami - IFBB, Winner
1980 Grand Prix Louisiana - IFBB, 2nd
1980 Grand Prix California - IFBB, Winner
1980 Florida Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner
1980 Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner
1981 Professional World Cup - IFBB, 2nd
1981 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 2nd
1981 Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner
1981 Grand Prix World Cup - IFBB, 2nd
1981 Grand Prix Washington - IFBB, Winner
1981 Grand Prix New York - IFBB, Winner
1981 Grand Prix New England - IFBB, 2nd
1981 Grand Prix Louisiana - IFBB, Winner
1981 Grand Prix California - IFBB, Winner
1982 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, Winner
1984 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 11th
1990 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 8th
1994 Olympia - Masters 50+ - IFBB, 1st^[4]

References

^ "IFBB Chris Dickerson". Ifbbpro.com. 1939-08-25. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
^ "Exclusive Conversation with Chris Dickerson". Healthyblackmen.org. Archived from the original on 2014-08-04. Retrieved 2014-06-29. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Who is Chris Dickerson?". opentopia.com. 16 March 2013. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2013. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Chris Dickerson". Musclememory.com. 1939-08-25. Retrieved 2014-06-29.

https://web.archive.org/web/20110814150353/http://www.ifbb.com/halloffame/2000/dickerson.htm

External links

Chris Dickerson Gallery

Mr. Olympia
Preceded by: Franco Columbu	First (1982)	Succeeded by: Samir Bannout

[1] "IFBB Chris Dickerson". Ifbbpro.com. 1939-08-25. Retrieved 2014-06-29.

[gay-2] "Exclusive Conversation with Chris Dickerson". Healthyblackmen.org. Archived from the original on 2014-08-04. Retrieved 2014-06-29. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[3] "Who is Chris Dickerson?". opentopia.com. 16 March 2013. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2013. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[4] "Chris Dickerson". Musclememory.com. 1939-08-25. Retrieved 2014-06-29.

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