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1. thebarbell.com › chris-dickerson-life-of-1982-mrChris Dickerson (1939-2021): The Life of the 1982 Mr. Olympia

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   Dec 24, 2021 · Chris Dickerson 1982 Mr. Olympia CHRIS DICKERSON DISCOVERS BODYBUILDING. Henri Christophe Dickerson was born one of three boy triplets, August 25, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama. His parents divorced early, so he was raised by his mother, Mahala Ashley Dickerson, a trailblazing civil rights attorney. When he was 14, Dickerson’s mother remarried ...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chris_Dickerson_(bodybuilder)Chris Dickerson (bodybuilder) - Wikipedia

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   Dickerson was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on August 25, 1939. [4] He was the youngest of triplets. [5] His mother, Mahala Ashley Dickerson, was a lawyer and civil rights advocate for women and minorities. He graduated high school at Olney Friends School in 1957. [6]

3. thebodybuildingarchive.com › chris-dickerson-theChris Dickerson: The Record Breaker | The Bodybuilding Archive

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   Mar 28, 2023 · In recognition of his accomplishments, Dickerson was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 1994, further solidifying his place in the annals of bodybuilding history. Dickerson passed on December 23rd, 2021. Chris Dickerson’s life story is a powerful reminder of the importance of persistence, courage, and self-belief in the face of adversity.

4. starkcenter.org › 2022 › 01Remembering Chris Dickerson and his Gift to Bodybuilding History

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   Chris Dickerson posing. Henri “Chris” Dickerson passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Chris was one of the world’s most popular and well-respected bodybuilders, who was known for his heavily muscled, symmetrical physique, his incredible calves, his refinement and elegant posing. Dickerson was the first African-American winner of the ...

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6. www.nytimes.com › sports › chris-dickerson-deadChris Dickerson, Who Broke Bodybuilding Barriers, Dies at 82

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   Jan 10, 2022 · Chris Dickerson, who as the first Black man to win the Mr. America contest shook up the musclebound world of bodybuilding and established himself as one of its elite competitors, died on Dec. 23 ...

7. www.washingtonpost.com › obituaries › 2022/01/11Chris Dickerson, champion bodybuilder and first Black Mr ...

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   Jan 12, 2022 · Chris Dickerson, who rose from a childhood in the Jim Crow-era South to become one of the world’s greatest bodybuilders, breaking barriers as the first Black Mr. America and the first openly gay ...

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   Who was Chris Dickerson?

   • Marty Lederhandler/Associated Press Chris Dickerson, who as the first Black man to win the Mr. America contest shook up the musclebound world of bodybuilding and established himself as one of its elite competitors, died on Dec. 23 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 82. The cause was heart failure, his friend Bill Neylon said.

   Chris Dickerson, Who Broke Bodybuilding Barriers, Dies at 82

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   How did Chris Dickerson die?

   • Chris Dickerson, 1982 Mr. Olympia, died on December 23 at 82, from pneumonia. This is his story. Henri Christophe Dickerson was born one of three boy triplets, August 25, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama. His parents divorced early, so he was raised by his mother, Mahala Ashley Dickerson, a trailblazing civil rights attorney.

   Chris Dickerson (1939-2021): The Life of the 1982 Mr. Olympia

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   How did Chris Dickerson become famous?

   • And in 1970, Chris Dickerson became the first black man to win the AAU Mr. America. Then for the first half of the ’70s, as Arnold Schwarzenegger dominated the Mr. Olympia, Chris Dickerson competed mostly in Europe, winning titles in non-IFBB organizations, including the 1974 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe. He also pursued a career in opera.

   Chris Dickerson (1939-2021): The Life of the 1982 Mr. Olympia

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   How did Chris Dickerson end his bodybuilding career?

   • He had a true operatic tenor, and often sang the “Star Spangled Banner” at events where he was a guest. Chris Dickerson ended his bodybuilding career in 1994 after winning the Over 50 category and placing fourth overall at the Masters Olympia. He then worked as a coach and personal trainer and did guest posing and seminars.

   Remembering Chris Dickerson and his Gift to Bodybuilding History

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9. encyclopediaofalabama.org › article › chris-dickersonDickerson, Chris - Encyclopedia of Alabama

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   Chris Dickerson. Montgomery native Chris Dickerson (1939-2021) was a bodybuilder who was widely renowned from the 1960s to the 1990s for his superbly muscled and symmetrical physique. In the course of winning many national and international titles, he retained the cultural values of his upbringing in the Deep South and served as a role model ...