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Larry Scott

Full Name: Larry Dee Scott

Nickname: The Legend, The Golden Boy

Date of Birth: October 12, 1938

Nationality: American

Profession: Bodybuilder

Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)

Weight: Contest: 205 lb (93 kg), Off season: 215 lb (98 kg)

Era: 1950s - 1980s

Major Achievements: First Mr. Olympia in 1965 and 1966; Mr. America in 1962; Mr. Universe in 1964

Training Philosophy: Studied under Vince Gironda, emphasized arm development

Favorite Exercises: Preacher Curl (Scott Curl)

Nutrition Philosophy: Ate a lot of meat, cheese, eggs, and protein supplements

Influences: Vince Gironda

Larry Scott

Quote: "I did the best I could in competitive bodybuilding after two Olympia wins."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1959Mr. IdahoBodybuilding1st
1960Mr. CaliforniaAAUWinner
1960Mr. CaliforniaAAU, Most Muscular1st
1960Mr. Los AngelesAAU, Most Muscular3rd
1960Mr. Los AngelesAAU3rd
1961Mr. Pacific CoastAAU, Most Muscular1st
1961Mr. Pacific CoastAAUWinner
1962Mr. AmericaMedium2nd and Overall
1963Mr. UniverseMedium1st
1964Mr. UniverseMedium1st and Overall
1965Mr. OlympiaBodybuilding1st
1966Mr. OlympiaBodybuilding1st
1979Canada Diamond Pro CupBodybuilding9th
1979Grand Prix VancouverBodybuildingDid not place

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