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Mohamed Makkawy

Mohamed Makkawy was born in Egypt in 1953 60 Miles north of Cairo in Egypt. Mohamed started lifting weights at age 11 and bodybuilding became his passion at age 14. At the age of 17 he won Mr. Mediterranean. At the age of 23 Mohamed competed at the Amateur Mr. Universe and won the short class. That year, Robby Robinson won the tall class. No overall winner was anounced.

Mohamed's best years in the IFBB was in 1982-1983 when he came out with 6 wins and finished second in the 1983 Olympia finishing second to Samir Bannout from Lebannon. In 1984 he finished second again at the Olympia finishing behind the great Lee Haney. In 1985 Mohamed finished 4th at the O.


Mohamed was known for his oustanding symmetry. At only 5'4 and a competitive weight of 170 pounds he let his physique do the talking even though he was fluent in many languages. I really like Mohamed's arms which were world class and also his awesome conditioning.


Here are some pictures of Mohamed.



Some of this information came from findarticles.com with information written by flex magazine.

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be sure to share past stories if you have any on this great bodybuilder.

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sulcop

Just one, he was the best poser in the history of the sport. If anyone has a chance to watch the 1985 Mr. Olympia check out his posing. Nothing like todays disspointments, no dance, no toung sticking out, just classic movement.

Sully

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Trick D

I would love to have the opportunity to watch it. That was the last olympia he competed in if I am not mistaken.

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