Albert Beckles


Albert "Al" Beckles is a former IFBB pro bodybuilder and Mr Universe. He is a three-time New York City Night of Champions winner. He is celebrated for competing at the top level when in his fifties.

Bodybuilding career

Beckles was born in Barbados but emigrated to London. In the mid-1960s, he won several British regional titles before winning the 1969 and 1970 NABBA Mr. Britain titles.
In 1971, Beckles joined the IFBB, earning the overall at the IFBB "Mr. Universe."
Beckles was one of the most active participants in bodybuilding history, having been in over 100 contests. In 1982, at the age of 45, he won the Night of Champions competition in New York.
Beckles’ 13 forays into the IFBB Mr. Olympia have yielded six placings among the top five, including coming second to Lee Haney in 1985 at the age of 55.
In 1992, at the age of between 62 years, he won the Niagara Falls Pro Invitational.

Personal life

Beckles currently resides in Los Angeles.
Beckles is a "pollo-vegetarian", which means he eats poultry but no red meat.

Statistics

Height: 5'7
Weight: 218 lb
Neck: 18
Waist: 31
Thigh: 28
Calf: 16¾
Arms: 21
Chest: 50

Contest history