Английская Википедия:Carlos Rodriguez (bodybuilder)
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Carlos Rodriguez (1943–1991) was a bodybuilder and winner of the 1978 Mr. Universe. He also placed in the 1979 and the 1981 Mr. Olympia. In the bodybuilding circuit, he was referred to as the "Pride of the U.S. Marines."[1]
He owned Sportsworld Fitness Center in Tucson, Arizona.
Biography
Rodriguez served in the United States Marine Corps 1961–1966, and set the record for the most push-ups in 2 minutes at 149, and most pull-ups in one minute at 47.[2] He was stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.[3] While serving in the Marines, he scheduled his workouts around his daily duties often using split routines.[1]
References
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 Weider, Joe. "Carlos Rodriguez...Pride Of The Marine Bodybuilders!", Muscle Builder, volume 14, number 9, November 1964, page 13.
- ↑ Alexander, W. M. "Former Marine Fights Final Battle With Stomach Cancer", Marines (official magazine of the Marine Corps), volume 20, number 2, February 1991, page 25.
- ↑ Mundy, Dave. "Former Mr. Universe Carlos Rodriguez Challenges Marines", Marines, volume 19, number 8, August 1990, page 24.