Tom Platz
Tom Platz is one of the most sought after guest speakers in the world of bodybuilding, nutrition and general fitness. He is currently a Professor and Director of Bodybuilding Sciences at ISSA. Tom has a Masters in Fitness Science, Bachelors in Science Physiology and Nutrition from Wayne State University and Michigan State University, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of California.
Tom Platz retired from professional bodybuilding competition in 1987 and did a 'Comeback' in 1995 when he was awarded Honorary Mr. America. He still promotes the sport wholeheartedly. Tom says, "I just want to give back to the sport I love which has been really great to me." He is truly a legend in the fitness and bodybuilding industry.
Tom Platz is one of the most sought after guest speakers in the world of bodybuilding, nutrition and general fitness. He is currently a Professor and Director of Bodybuilding Sciences at ISSA. Tom has a Masters in Fitness Science, Bachelors in Science Physiology and Nutrition from Wayne State University and Michigan State University, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of California.
Tom Platz retired from professional bodybuilding competition in 1987 and did a 'Comeback' in 1995 when he was awarded Honorary Mr. America. He still promotes the sport wholeheartedly. Tom says, "I just want to give back to the sport I love which has been really great to me." He is truly a legend in the fitness and bodybuilding industry.
VITAL STATS
Name: Tom Platz
Location: Southern California
Born: 06/26/1955
Height: 5' 8"
Competitive Record
1973 Mr. Ironman - AAU
1973 Mr. Adonis - AAU
1974 Teen Mr. America - AAU, 2nd
1974 Junior & Senior State Powerlifting Championships - AAU, 220 Class Champ
1975 Mr. Michigan - AAU
1976 Mr. America - AAU, Short, 3rd
1977 Mr. America - AAU, Short, 2nd
1977 Mr. Southeastern USA - AAU
1978 Mr. America - AAU, Short, 2nd
1978 World Amateur Championships - IFBB Mr. Universe
1979 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 8th Place
1980 Night of Champions - IFBB, 12th
1980 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 8th
1980 World Pro Championships - IFBB, Mr. Universe
1981 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 3rd
1982 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 6th
1984 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 9th
1985 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 7th
1986 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 11th
1987 Detroit Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th
1995 Honorary Mr. America - AAU