Chris Dickerson, a true bodybuilding legend, has died at the age of 82. The winner of Mr. Olympia 1982 had overcome a heart attack in March and had also suffered from the problems of a covid-19 infection. Finally, he died of pneumonia at the medical center where he was admitted.
Chris Dickerson is a benchmark in the world of muscles because he was active for 29 years in the bodybuilding circuit , in addition to working as a model. Despite his height (169 centimeters), he stood out among the most muscular men on the planet. Among his triumphs at the beginning of the 80s of the 20th century are the crown of Mr. America and that of Mr. Universe.
In addition, he was the first openly homosexual winner of the Mr. Olympia contest, which also made him a reference LGTBQI +. Dickerson’s success came in the days when Arnold Schwarzenegger was still competing, although the title of Mr. Olympia achieved was during a year of retirement from the Austrian to pursue his other ambitions. However, this crown marked the first champion title for an African American in the most important competition in bodybuilding.
Chris Dickerson’s longevity allowed him milestones such as being the oldest Mr. Olympia in history (43 years) and an outstanding retirement when at the age of 51 he finished in the eighth position at the Arnold Classic in 1990.
After passing through the circuit, he continued to collaborate in the world of bodybuilding.
What is Chris Dickerson Net Worth?
Chris Dickerson’s net worth: Henri Christophe Dickerson was an American professional bodybuilder. Chris Dickerson’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million at the time of his death.
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