Bob Gajda

Bob Gajda, Full name Robert Steven Gajda, is an American bodybuilder and performance training pioneer[1] born in Chicago, Illinois on September 14, 1940.

He holds the title of AAU Mr. America, which he won in 1966. Where Bob defeated his training partner and friend, Sergio Oliva for the title.[2] He also placed first in the 1966 FICH Mr. Universe.

Bob developed Chicago's Duncan YMCA gym which was known as "the muscle factory on West Monroe[3]" and played a major role in establishing the Chicago bodybuilding scene.

Awards: AOBS Hall of Fame[4]

References
  1. "1966 Mr. America & Sports Performance Pioneer Bob Gajda Discusses Bodybuilding Experiences (Part 1)!". Bodybuilding.com. 2009-02-19. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
  2. "Bob Gajda Wins Mr. America Title". Reading Eagle. UPI. June 20, 1966. p. 25. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  3. "THE MUSCLE FACTORY ON WEST MONROE (March 17, 1968)". Retrieved 2016-08-03.
  4. Pohlman, Bill (October 10, 2011). "Palatine Fitness Expert Honored By AOBS Hall of Fame". TribLocal. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.


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