Rich Gaspari

Rich Gaspari , called "The Dragon Slayer", (born May 16, 1963 in New Jersey ) is an American bodybuilder .

Life

Gaspari started bodybuilding at the age of 14 and became world light heavyweight champion (up to 90 kg) at the age of 19 , after which he then switched to the professional camp. During his career, which lasted until 1996, Gaspari achieved his greatest successes by winning the Arnold Classic in 1989 and three second places at the Mr. Olympia (1986 to 1988). With a height of 1.78 m, his competition weight was 102 kg (out of season up to 111 kg).

After finishing his active career, Gaspari worked as a training and nutrition consultant in the fitness sector. His certificate from the National Academy of Sports Medicine served as the basis for this. In 2004 Gaspari founded his own nutritional supplement company, which bears his name: Gaspari Nutrition.

Gaspari lives in Lakewood (USA) and is married to Liz Gaspari.

successes

• 1996 San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 16th
• 1996 Florida Pro Invitational - IFBB, 12th
• 1996 Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 11th
• 1995 Night of Champions - IFBB, 12th
• 1995 Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 5th
• 1994 Night of Champions - IFBB, 17th
• 1994 Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB, 15th
• 1994 Chicago Pro Invitational - IFBB, 16th
• 1992 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 13th
• 1991 Olympia - IFBB, 10th
• 1991 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 7th
• 1990 Olympia - IFBB, 5th
• 1989 Olympia - IFBB, 4th
• 1989 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 1st
• 1988 Olympia - IFBB, 2nd
• 1988 Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 1st
• 1988 Grand Prix Spain (2) - IFBB, 2nd
• 1988 Grand Prix Italy - IFBB, 1st
• 1988 Grand Prix Greece - IFBB, 2nd
• 1988 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 1st
• 1988 Grand Prix France - IFBB, 1st
• 1988 Grand Prix England - IFBB, 2nd
• 1987 Olympic Games - IFBB, 2nd
• 1987 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 1st
• 1987 Grand Prix Germany (2) - IFBB, 2nd
• 1987 Grand Prix France - IFBB, 1st
• 1986 World Pro Championships - IFBB, 1st
• 1986 Olympia - IFBB, 2nd
• 1986 Los Angeles Pro Championships - IFBB, 1st
• 1985 Olympia - IFBB, 3rd
• 1985 Night of Champions - IFBB, 2nd
• 1984 World Amateur Championships - IFBB, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st
• 1984 Nationals - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st
• 1983 Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 5th
• 1983 Junior Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
• 1983 Junior Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner