MR. UNIVERSE FOR 1952-53
WE ARE PLEASED to carry a brief report of the "Mr. Universe" contest held in London July 12. This event, which is now held regularly in London every year, has been divided into a professional contest and an amateur contest. This year the professional title was won by Juan Ferrero of France. As you can see from photos in this issue Juan has a marvelous physique and we are sure he well deserved the honor bestowed upon him.
In the amateur class the title was awarded to Mohamed Nasr about whom we know very little. He is an Egyptian bodybuilder. Each group was divided into height classes. There were no Americans represented in this event.
Following are the listings of how the men placed in each class and divisions.
PROFESSIONALS
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Class 1
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Class 2
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Class 3
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*Pretorius elected winner over Dyson by 4 votes to 3.
Professional Mr. Universe: JUAN FERRERO
AMATEUR
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Class 1
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Class 2
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Class 3
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Amateur Mr. Universe: MOHAMAD NASR, Egypt
PHOTO CAPTIONS
- Photo at upper left shows the stage and part of audience. Second photo is of MERVYN COTTER, MOHAMED NASR (Amateur Mr. Universe) and MARK LEWIS. Bottom is another photo of same men in a different pose. Photo directly below is of CHARLY KLEJNIAK.
- Photo in upper left is of the power physique of little 4'11" MONOHAR AICH of India. At upper right is another photo of MOHAMAD NASR of Egypt, the new "Mr. Universe" in the amateur competition. He is married, has one child, and is a graduate of Fouad El Awai University and an inspector of the Egyptian Ministry of Social Affairs. He is 6' tall with a 17" neck, 50" chest and 17¾" arms. At lower right is a photo of MONOHAR AICH, JUAN FERRERO (Professional Mr. Universe) and CORRIER PRETORIUS of South Africa. Photo in lower left shows Reg Park making a 435 bench press. It is said that he has made 465 in training. He was the sensation of the show with his great posing.