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Harold Poole

Full Name: Harold Poole

Nickname: The Greatest Teen Bodybuilder of All Time

Date of Birth: December 25, 1943

Nationality: American

Profession: Professional Bodybuilder

Height: 6' (183cm)

Era: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s

Major Achievements: 1962 Mr. America, 1963 IFBB Mr. Universe, First bodybuilder to compete in three consecutive Mr. Olympia contests

Training Philosophy: Focused on consistency and hard work, originally trained three times a week, later shifted to lighter isolation movements for health

Favorite Exercises: Squats

Nutrition Philosophy: High protein and complex carbs to gain mass

Influences: Loren Comstock and Dossie San Sing

Quote: "I used to do many squats because at that time most of the bodybuilders had no legs. And that is because they did not like squats. Itu2019s hard work."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1960Mr America - AAU18th
1960Mr Mid-America - AAUMost Muscular2nd
1961Mr America - AAU4th
1961Junior Mr America - AAUCentralOverall Winner
1962Mr America - AAU2nd
1962Mr America - AAUMost Muscular1st
1962Mr North America - AAUWinner
1963Mr America - AAU2nd
1963Mr America - AAUMost Muscular1st
1963Teen Mr America - AAU2nd
1963Universe - IFBBOverall Winner
1963Universe - IFBBTall1st
1964Mr America - IFBBOverall Winner
1964Mr America - IFBBTall1st
1965Olympia - IFBB2nd
1966Olympia - IFBB2nd
1967Pro Mr America - WBBGWinner
1967Olympia - IFBB3rd
1968Pro Mr America - WBBGWinner
1971Mr USA - IFBBTall1st
1972Mr World - IFBBTall3rd
1979Canada Pro Cup - IFBBDid not place
1980Night of Champions - IFBB11th
1981Canada Pro Cup - IFBB9th
1981Grand Prix California - IFBBDid not place
1981Grand Prix New England - IFBB9th
1981Night of Champions - IFBB6th
1982World Pro Championships - IFBB9th

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1964FebruaryVol 13, Num 12Muscle Builder
1966JuneVol 8, Num 3Muscle Builder
1967JuneVol 9, Num 1Muscle Builder
1968OctoberNum 16Muscle Training Illustrated
1968DecemberVol 10, Num 3Muscle Builder
1982JuneNum 99Muscle Training Illustrated

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