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1981 Mr America

A short contest report by John Grimek on the 1981 AAU Mr America.  Tim Belknap would surprise all and take the overall title. Source: Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #26 -Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #27 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #28 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #29 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #30 - Muscular…

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The Muscle Express

An interesting article on Tim Belknap shortly after his 2nd place in his class at the World Championships in 1981.  The article touches on how he copes with his diabetes whilst pursuing his bodybuilding dreams. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #122 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #123 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984)…

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My Arm Training Secrets

In less than 4 years Tim Belknap doubled his arm size from 10 to 20 inches!  This is training routine he used. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA.   Thankyou to Jason for his contribution.   Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1981) Page #24 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1981) Page #25 - Muscle &…

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Belknap Wins he America

On September 5, 1981 the 5'4", 225lbs Tim Belknap won the IFBB Mr America title. He first held off Rory Leidelmeyer to win his class before taking the overall crown.  This is an excellent contest recap with plenty of great photos. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #192 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page…

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Belknap Takes Mr America

Tim Belknap overcomes Rory Leidelmeyer to win the Light Heavyweight Class in a fantastic battle.  It was a classic contest between a brutally muscular and dense physique of Belknap against a contrasting symmetric and classic physique of Leidelmeyer.  The Beast would conquer the beauty in this instance by a single point in a very close…

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