Roger Walker

Elenco

Nascimento

1 de janeiro de 1948 · Great Britain

Roger Walker is an Australian professional bodybuilder. At the age of 14, he joined the Royal Navy, which required strength and speed. So, at night, the boy did push-ups, squats, and pull-ups. He did this at night because his strict daily routine prevented him from doing these exercises during the day. But even at such a young age, Roger stood out among his peers. His musculature was more developed than other boys. At the age of 15, with a sound foundation and mind set, Roger took the first steps into his weight training journey. His internal motivation was strong and he wanted to become a bodybuilder. He set a goal that he kept to himself, not daring to share it with anyone, considering how ludicrous it seemed, and that was to one day be Mr Universe. A few years passed and at the age of 17, with limited instruction and negligible access to equipment he was well on his way. 170 pounds on a solid frame, the combination of the Armed Services compulsory physical training and his extra-curricular efforts were equating to some impressive and impactful visual changes. After a couple of more years of solid but haphazard training, primarily within the confines of the limited military base gym, he would compete in his very first competition. Roger was 19 at the time. With little posing ability, at a weight of approximately 190lbs, Roger would finish fourth in this his first contest, the Novice division of the 1967 Mr South East Britain. Unfortunately, Rogers competitive career was then put on hold for a couple of years. He was deployed on active service. Roger would make his return to competition at the 1971 South East British title. He would finish second to the brash, self-confident Johnny Fuller. In 1972, Roger would win the South East British title turning the tables on Fuller. This victory would qualify Roger for the 1972 NABBA Mr Britain. Roger would finish third in this contest behind Paul Grant and Roy Duval. Later in this same year, Roger would start to hit his straps with victory in both the IFBB Mr United Kingdom and IFBB Mr Britain. Roger would enter and win the national title, the 1973 Mr Australia held in Brisbane, Queensland. In 1974 Roger would enter and clearly win the Mr Southern Hemisphere and Mr Southern Universe. In 1975 Roger would enter and win the Mr South Pacific, Mr Australia and Mr Asia. The following year, in 1976 Roger would win his class at the Mr Universe Contest.