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Ed Corney

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Ed Corney (1933 to 2019) was an American professional bodybuilder, known for excellent posing routines and for a competitive career that lasted into his 60s. Born in Honolulu, he served four years in the Coast Guard, began lifting at 27 and won the first contest he entered, Mr. Fremont in 1967, adding Mr. Heart of California, Mr. Northern California, Mr. Westerner and Mr. Golden West the next year. After the 1971 AAU Mr. California and IFBB Mr. USA he won the 1972 IFBB Mr. America, took his best career win at the 1972 IFBB Mr. Universe in Baghdad, and added Mr. World titles in 1973 and 1974. He appeared in the 1977 documentary Pumping Iron, won the 60 plus division of the Masters Olympia twice and entered the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2004.

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Birth Year
1933 1
Gender
Male 1
Medals or Titles Band
5+ 1
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was an American professional bodybuilder
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1. Ed Corney (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, gender
    Known for his excellent posing routines, he continued competitive bodybuilding into his 60s
  • Lead, birth date
    Edward Charles Corney (November 9, 1933
  • Lead, honours
    In 1968, he added Mr. Heart of California, Mr. Northern California, Mr. Westerner, and Mr. Golden West to his amateur titles.
  • Lead, nationality
    was an American professional bodybuilder
  • Plays: Bodybuilding, Lead, sport
    was an American professional bodybuilder
  • Competed In: Mr. Universe, Lead, competition
    capturing the IFBB Mr. Universe title in Baghdad, Iraq
  • Competed In: Mr. America, Lead, competition
    the 1972 IFBB Mr. America
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