Full Name: Dennis Tinerino
Date of Birth: December 23, 1945
Nationality: American
Profession: Bodybuilder
Height: 6'2" (188cm)
Weight: 225 - 235lbs (102.1 - 106.6kg)
Era: 1970s - 1980s
Major Achievements: Mr. World, NABBAu2019s Mr. Universe, Mr. Natural America Pro
Training Philosophy: Structured program designed by mentors emphasizing full potential.
Favorite Exercises: Progressive barbell curls, squats, deadlifts, bench press.
Influences: Bill Pearl, Joe Abbneda
Quote: "Adversities are opportunities to grow a 'thick skin'."
| Year | Name | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Mr Atlantic Coast - AAU | AAU | Winner |
| 1964 | Mr East Coast - AAU | AAU | Winner |
| 1964 | Teen Mr America - AAU | AAU | 3rd |
| 1964 | Teen Mr America - AAU | AAU | Most Muscular, 2nd |
| 1965 | Mr America - AAU | AAU | 9th |
| 1965 | Junior Mr America - AAU | AAU | 3rd |
| 1965 | Junior Mr USA - AAU | AAU | Winner |
| 1965 | Mr North America - AAU | AAU | Winner |
| 1965 | Teen Mr America - AAU | AAU | Winner |
| 1965 | Teen Mr America - AAU | AAU | Most Muscular, 1st |
| 1965 | Mr USA - AAU | AAU | 2nd |
| 1965 | Mr USA - AAU | AAU | Most Muscular, 3rd |
| 1966 | Mr America - AAU | AAU | 6th |
| 1966 | Mr America - AAU | AAU | Most Muscular, 3rd |
| 1966 | Junior Mr America - AAU | AAU | 6th |
| 1966 | Mr USA - AAU | AAU | Winner |
| 1966 | Mr USA - AAU | AAU | Most Muscular, 1st |
| 1967 | Mr America - AAU | AAU | Winner |
| 1967 | Mr America - AAU | AAU | Most Muscular, 1st |
| 1967 | Junior Mr America - AAU | AAU | Winner |
| 1967 | Junior Mr America - AAU | AAU | Most Muscular, 1st |
| 1967 | Mr Universe - NABBA | NABBA | Tall, 2nd |
| 1968 | Mr Universe - NABBA | NABBA | Overall Winner |
| 1968 | Mr Universe - NABBA | NABBA | Tall, 1st |
| 1969 | Universe - Pro - NABBA | NABBA | Tall, 2nd |
| 1970 | Pro Mr America - WBBG | WBBG | 2nd |
| 1971 | Mr World - IFBB | IFBB | Tall, 1st |
| 1971 | Pro Mr World - WBBG | WBBG | 3rd |
| 1972 | Universe - Pro - NABBA | NABBA | Tall, 1st |
| 1973 | Universe - Pro - NABBA | NABBA | Tall, 1st |
| 1973 | Mr World - IFBB | IFBB | Tall, 2nd |
| 1975 | Universe - Pro - IFBB | IFBB | Disqualified |
| 1975 | World Pro Championships - IFBB | IFBB | Overall Winner |
| 1975 | World Pro Championships - IFBB | IFBB | HeavyWeight, 1st |
| 1977 | Olympia - IFBB | IFBB | 6th |
| 1977 | Olympia - IFBB | IFBB | HeavyWeight, 3rd |
| 1978 | Natural Mr America - NBA | NBA | Professional, 1st |
| 1978 | Night of Champions - IFBB | IFBB | 6th |
| 1978 | Olympia - IFBB | IFBB | 9th |
| 1978 | Olympia - IFBB | IFBB | HeavyWeight, 4th |
| 1979 | Best in the World - IFBB | IFBB | Professional, 4th |
| 1979 | Canada Diamond Pro Cup - IFBB | IFBB | 4th |
| 1979 | Canada Pro Cup - IFBB | IFBB | 6th |
| 1979 | Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBB | IFBB | 4th |
| 1979 | Grand Prix Vancouver - IFBB | IFBB | 4th |
| 1979 | Olympia - IFBB | IFBB | HeavyWeight, 2nd |
| 1980 | Canada Pro Cup - IFBB | IFBB | 3rd |
| 1980 | Olympia - IFBB | IFBB | 8th |
| 1981 | Grand Prix World Cup - IFBB | IFBB | 5th |
| 1981 | Olympia - IFBB | IFBB | 7th |
| 1981 | Professional World Cup - IFBB | IFBB | 5th |
| 1981 | Universe - Pro - IFBB | IFBB | Winner |
| 1981 | World Pro Championships - IFBB | IFBB | Winner |
| 1982 | Olympia - IFBB | IFBB | 14th |
| Year | Month | Edition | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | January | Vol 3, Num 1 | Muscular Development |
| 1967 | May | Strength and Health | |
| 1967 | September | Vol 96, Num 19 | Health and Strength |
| 1967 | October | Vol 26, Num 6 | IronMan |
| 1967 | October | Vol 4, Num 10 | Muscular Development |
| 1968 | January | Strength and Health | |
| 1968 | October | Vol 97, Num 18 | Health and Strength |
| 1969 | April | Vol 28, Num 3 | IronMan |
| 1969 | April | Vol 6, Num 4 | Muscular Development |
| 1969 | June | Num 20 | Muscle Training Illustrated |
| 1971 | September | Vol 8, Num 9 | Muscular Development |
| 1971 | December | Vol 39, Num 12 | Strength and Health |
| 1972 | July | Num 33 | Muscle Training Illustrated |
| 1973 | March | Vol 102, Num 3 | Health and Strength |
| 1973 | May | Vol 32, Num 4 | IronMan |
| 1974 | April | Vol 11, Num 4 | Muscular Development |
| 1974 | November | Vol 103, Num 11 | Health and Strength |
| 1976 | March | Vol 13, Num 2 | Muscular Development |
| 1978 | March | Vol 1, Num 9 | Bodybuilding World |
| 1978 | July | Vol 37, Num 5 | IronMan |
| 1978 | October | Num 70 | Muscle Training Illustrated |
| 1978 | December | Vol 2, Num 5 | Muscle Digest |
| 1980 | December | Vol 41, Num 12 | Muscle and Fitness |
| 1981 | June | Vol 42, Num 6 | Muscle and Fitness |
| 1982 | April | Vol 6, Num 3 | Muscle Digest |
| 1982 | May | Vol 43, Num 5 | Muscle and Fitness |
