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Tony Pearson

Full Name: Tony Pearson

Nickname: The Jet Man

Date of Birth: 1957

Nationality: American

Profession: Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer

Height: 5'8" (172.5cm)

Weight: 205 - 215lbs (88.5 - 93.0kg)

Era: 1970, 1980, 1990

Major Achievements: 1978 AAU Mr. America overall winner

Training Philosophy: Mind connected to muscle for better results.

Favorite Exercises: Bicep curls with strict form and lighter weights.

Nutrition Philosophy: High protein, low carbs, almost zero fats.

Influences: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ric Drasin, Lou Ferrigno

Tony Pearson

Quote: "Always keep your goal in sight. Stay focused no matter what the obstacles."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1976Gold's Classic - AAUTeenOverall Winner
1976Gold's Classic - AAUTeen Short1st
1977Junior Mr USA - AAUShort3rd
1977Mr Los Angeles - AAUJunior1st
1977Mr Southern California - AAUJunior1st
1978Mr America - AAUOverall Winner
1978Mr America - AAUMedium1st
1978Mr California - AAUShort1st
1978Junior Mr America - AAUOverall Winner
1978Junior Mr America - AAUMedium1st
1978Junior Mr USA - AAUOverall Winner
1978Junior Mr USA - AAUMedium1st
1978USA World Qualifier - IFBBMiddleWeight2nd
1979Olympus - WBBGWinner
1979Mr Universe - NABBAMedium2nd
1979Pro Mr World - WBBGWinner
1979World Championships - WABBAOverall Winner
1979World Championships - WABBAMedium1st
1980Universe - Pro - NABBAWinner
1980World Championships - WABBAProfessional3rd
1980Pro World Cup - WABBA5th
1981Canada Pro Cup - IFBB4th
1981Grand Prix Belgium - IFBB6th
1981Grand Prix Wales - IFBB5th
1981Universe - Pro - IFBB3rd
1981Pro World Cup - WABBA7th
1981World Grand Prix - IFBB4th
1981World Pro Championships - IFBB3rd
1982Night of Champions - IFBB6th
1982World Pro Championships - IFBB6th
1983Grand Prix Denver - IFBBWinner
1983Grand Prix England - IFBB4th
1983Grand Prix Las Vegas - IFBB6th
1983Grand Prix Portland - IFBB2nd
1983Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB6th
1983Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBB6th
1983World Pro Championships - IFBB8th
1984Canada Pro Cup - IFBB3rd
1984Olympia - IFBB12th
1984World Grand Prix - IFBB3rd
1985Night of Champions - IFBB9th
1985Olympia - IFBB12th
1986Los Angeles Pro Championships - IFBB5th
1986Night of Champions - IFBB4th
1986World Pro Championships - IFBB9th
1987Night of Champions - IFBBDid not place
1987World Pro Championships - IFBB8th
1988Grand Prix US Pro - IFBB6th
1988Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB5th
1988Night of Champions - IFBB8th
1988World Pro Championships - IFBB8th
1989Grand Prix France - IFBB11th
1989Grand Prix Germany - IFBB9th
1989Grand Prix Spain (2) - IFBB9th
1989Grand Prix Spain - IFBB9th
1989Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB11th
1990Arnold Classic - IFBB6th
1990Houston Pro Championships - IFBB6th
1990Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB8th
1991WBF Grand Prix - WBF11th
1993Chicago Pro Championships - IFBB13th
1993Night of Champions - IFBBDid not place
1993Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB16th
1994Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB14th
1994San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB16th
2014USA Nationals - NABBAMasters 50+ Short1st
2014USA Nationals - NABBAShort1st

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1979Vol 108, Num 10Health and StrengthHealth and Strength
1980 JulyVol 109, Num 7Health and StrengthHealth and Strength
1980 AugustVol 109, Num 8Health and StrengthHealth and Strength
1980 SeptemberVol 109, Num 9Health and StrengthHealth and Strength
1981 NovemberVol 2, Num 8Muscle WorldMuscle World
1985 OctoberVol 3, Num 7FlexFlex
1986 OctoberNum 60Muscle Mag InternationalMuscle Mag International

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