Mar 17, 2022
David Hawk, 1985 NPC USA Champion and one of the most popular pro bodybuilders in the 1980's, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Two of his interview, David talks about winning the 1985 NPC USA overall title over Matt Mendenhall and then winning his class at the 1985 IFBB World Games in London. He also talks about competing as an IFBB Pro in contests such as the Night of the Champions and the Pro World Championships in Columbus, Ohio. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "Olympia '81, Part 1" written by Rick Wayne from the February, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.
Time Stamps:
1:10 - Old Bodybuilding Magazines
3:00 - John's Bodybuilding Seminar in April
4:40 - Emails from last week's show
7:15 - Beginning of interview with Dave Hawk
9:00 - Competing against Rich Gaspari at the 1983 NPC Jr. Nationals
15:30 - When Dave competed as a heavyweight in the 1984 NPC USA
19:00 - Winning the overall title at the 1985 NPC USA Championships
22:00 - The IFBB World Games in London
38:35 - Competing in his first pro show
48:15 - Increasing the entertainment aspect of Bodybuilding
50:18 - The event that made Dave question his future in the sport
1:01:50 - John Hansen reads the article "Olympia '81, Part 1" written by Rick Wayne for the February, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.
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