The 1982 Mr. Olympia contest was an IFBB professional bodybuilding competition held in October 1982 at the Wembley Conference Centre in London, England.
Results Total prize money awarded was $25,000.
Place Prize Name 1 $25,000 Chris Dickerson 2 Frank Zane 3 Casey Viator 4 Samir Bannout 5 Albert Beckles 6 Tom Platz 7 Mohamed Makkawy 8 Bertil Fox 9 Jonny Fuller 10 Jusup Wilkosz 11 Boyer Coe 12 Danny Padilla 13 Jacques Neuville 14 Dennis Tinerino 15 Lance Dreher 16 Roger Walker
Notable events Chris Dickerson became the first openly gay and oldest competitor up to that time to win the Mr. Olympia title at 43 years old.50 years of the Mr. Olympia Franco Columbu, the 1981 champion did not compete. Tom Platz, who was favored, tore his right biceps 6 weeks prior to the competition. Chris Dickerson on stage would announce his retirement; however, he would return to the stage and competed in the 1984 Mr Olympia placing eleventh.
References
External links Mr. Olympia