IFBB Hall of Fame Grimek John was born on June 17, 1910 in New Jersey, USA. UU. Son of European immigrants, representing the U.S. weightlifting team at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. With an impressive force and time-dependent, but occurs later, the Strongman, Grimek also passionately devoted to bodybuilding winning titles such as:
1939 York Perfect Man 1940 Mr. America 1941 Mr. America
1946 Most Muscular Man In America
1948 Mr. Universe Short & Overall 1949 Mr. USA
is noteworthy that was the only man to win Mr. America twice, and then Bob Hoffman (Owner of "York Barbell Company and organizer of this event) who won decided that may not recur. INVATE in all competitions, he won a major at the time bodybuilders like Steve Reeves, Clarence Ross, among other great characters from the Muscle scene of the 30 'and 40'. Although only one of his victories questioned, in which he defeated Reeves for his gymnastic ability, he retired undefeated and continued his training for a long time, being known for his ability to squat 180 kilos more than his advanced 60 years.
Excellent and recognized by their poses, Grimek partake of the magazine covers of the era such as Muscular Development and Strength and Health. With 95 kilos and 1.73 meters. about had a muscular quality. In 1999, a year after his death (88 years), it becomes part of the IFBB Hall of Fame. But undoubtedly John Grimek talk is talk about one of the men who influenced the great champions as well as many who live this passion beyond all possible division, began as a passion for weightlifting, strength, power and the body as a work of art.
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