Happy birthday, Mr. Olympia Frank Zane!

Frank Zane, born June 28, 1942 in Kingston, Pennsylvania, is a three-time Mr. Olympia.  He was one of my inspirations during my dream days. He began bodybuilding as a teenager and received a Bachelor of Science.  He taught mathematics and chemistry while continuing his bodybuilding.

He won his IFBB Mr. Olympia titles 1977-1979.  Frank is one of only three men to have beaten Arnold Schwarzenegger in a bodybuilding contest. 

Celebrating Black History Month - Chris Dickerson, first black gay Mr. Olympia

Chris Dickerson, born in New York City, is a former bodybuilder.  He is the first black, first openly gay and oldest (43) Mr. Olympia, which he won in 1982.

He was inducted into the International Federation of Bodybuilding Hall of Fame in 2000.  Although retired since 1994, he still trains and conducts seminars.