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Dave Draper

Full Name: David Draper

Nickname: The Blond Bomber

Date of Birth: April 16, 1942

Nationality: American

Profession: Bodybuilder, Actor, Author

Height: 6'0" (1.83 m)

Weight: 235 lb (106.6 kg)

Major Achievements: 1965 IFBB Mr. America Tall Class & Overall, 1st; 1966 IFBB Mr. Universe Tall Class & Overall, 1st

Training Philosophy: Informed by a mix of weight training and personal insight

Favorite Exercises: Weight training exercises in various forms

Nutrition Philosophy: Focus on weight loss and body revival techniques

Supplement Stack: Used anabolic steroids under a doctor's supervision

Dave Draper

Quote: "I was ten years into my training, 235 pounds and already Mr. America before steroids came on the scene."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1962Mr. New JerseyBodybuilding1st
1965IFBB Mr. AmericaTall Class & Overall1st
1966IFBB Mr. UniverseTall Class & Overall1st
1967Mr. OlympiaOpen4th
1970AAU Mr. WorldOpen3rd
1970IFBB Mr. WorldTall & Overall1st
1970NABBA Mr. UniverseTall3rd

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