Robert Steven Gajda was an American bodybuilder and performance training pioneer, born in Chicago, Illinois on 14 September 1940 and dying on 16 January 2022 at the age of 81. In 1966 he won the AAU Mr. America title, beating his training partner and friend Sergio Oliva, and the same year he placed first at the FICH Mr. Universe. He built up the Duncan YMCA gym on West Monroe Street, known as the muscle factory, and played a major part in establishing the Chicago bodybuilding scene. He was later recognised with a place in the AOBS Hall of Fame.
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was an American bodybuilder and performance training pioneer.
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Gajda was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 14, 1940.
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He held the title of AAU Mr. America, which he won in 1966, after defeating his training partner and friend, Sergio Oliva for the title.
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He held the title of AAU Mr. America, which he won in 1966, after defeating his training partner and friend, Sergio Oliva for the title. He also placed first in the 1966 FICH Mr. Universe.
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was an American bodybuilder and performance training pioneer.
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was an American bodybuilder and performance training pioneer.
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He held the title of AAU Mr. America, which he won in 1966, after defeating his training partner and friend, Sergio Oliva for the title.
Competed In: Mr. Universe, Life and career, Mr. Universe
He also placed first in the 1966 FICH Mr. Universe.
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