Birthdate: June 17, 1910
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States
Died: November 20, 1998
John Carroll Grimek was an influential figure in the world of bodybuilding and weightlifting during the 1930s and 1940s. He achieved great success by winning titles such as Mr. America in 1940 and 1941, and Mr. Universe in 1948. Grimek’s career culminated in his victory at the AAU Mr. USA contest in 1949, where he triumphed over notable competitors. Known for his impressive physique and skill, Grimek retired from bodybuilding without ever being defeated, earning the nicknames “the Monarch of Muscledom” and “the Glow.”
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