Friday, October 05, 2007

Hall Of Fame Bodybuilder: Mike Katz

Whenever talk of the sport’s best chest is debated, Mike Katz is a name that quickly enters the discussion. In addition to his mighty pecs, he is also remembered for one of the most famous scenes in Pumping Iron, when Ken Waller steals his T-shirt. (Clip Featured Below)



Joining the IFBB in 1969, Katz placed second in the tall class at the Mr. American in New York City, and then won that title the following year. In September 1972, he won the IFBB Mr. World, as well as best back, best chest and most muscular at the White Plans County Center. In his first Mr. Olympia in 1976, Katz placed second in the heavyweight class. He then took a few years off from competing – during which tim he made guest-posing appearances – before wrapping up his competitive career with a 15th-place finish at the 1981 Mr. O.

He stays in touch with his bodybuilding roots by judging contests, and he has judged the Olympia several times. He still trains four or five times per week and runs his gym.

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1 Comments:

  • I saw Katz guest pose at the Mr. Lancaster contest back in the late '70s. He was a Mr. America, Mr. World, and an Olympia competitor.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 2:16 PM  

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