John Grimek’s Physique Competitions – Iron Game History – April, 1999

Before John began physique competition, he had, of course, experience on the weightlifting platform—including being a part of the 1936 USA Weightlifting Team at the Berlin Olympics. His six physique competitions encompassed a period from his 30th year to his 39th year. Results, and certain aspects of these contests vary from report to report. Some of these variations are noted below.