Mike Mentzer
United States
Body Building
B: November 15, 1951
D: June 10, 2001
1978 Mr. Universe
Mentzer was second in the 1977 Mr. Unvierse contest and then won the 1978 title with a perfect score of 300. He won the heavyweight category in 1979, but lost the overall to Frank Zane. He retired from competition after finishing fifth in the 1980 Mr. Universe, behind winner Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 2002, he was inducted into the IBBF Hall of Fame. Mentzer was found dead in his home at age 49 due to heart complications.
SUPERSTARS RECORD
EVENT |
PLACE | POINTS | MONEY | EVENT WINS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Preliminary 3 | 8 |
19 |
$1,900 |
None |
| TOTALS | 19 |
$1,900 |
0 |
PERSONAL BESTS
| Weight Lifting |
320 |
1982 Preliminary 3 |
| Points Scored |
19 |
1982 Preliminary 3 |