Jim Badra

Jim Badra (born April, 1961 in Greece) is a Greek and Jordanian American former professional bodybuilder, businessman, investor, and spokesperson for health and nutrition. Badra competed in bodybuilding and became a Mr. World Champion in 1988. He was featured on the cover of Muscular Development magazine.

Badra began weight training at the age of 19. He won the Mr Western USA title at age 24 and went on to win the Mr. World title and became Bodybuilder of the Year in 1988. Badra remains active in the bodybuilding world and gives seminars on nutrition and health around the world.

At the end of an interview covered and published in 1986, Badra was quoted saying that when he decides to finally leave competitive bodybuilding he wants to help kids. This decision is continued through a company he co-founded called LHT Revolution, where continues that focus of helping kids and adults through nutrition and exercise program.

Early life Badra came to the United States with his family from Jordan when he was 9 years old and moved to Saint Paul, Minnesota. He learned to speak English by watching shows like Sesame Street.

Adrian Vore, journalist for the Times Tribune (Tribune Media Services), describes Badra as having ham-sized arms and a back the size of a California condor's wingspan in an article published by the Peninsula News.

Competitive stats Height: Competitive weight: 265 lbs Off-season weight: 290 lbs

Competitive history

1984 Superbowl of Bodybuilding IV - Heavyweight winner 1985 Superbowl of Bodybuilding - Heavyweight winner 1985 Gold's Classic - Heavyweight winner 1985 Mr. Western U.S.A - Heavyweight winner (with Most Muscular, Most Symmetrical) 1986 California Gold Cup - Heavyweight winner (with Most Muscular) 1988 Mr America Championship - Heavyweight Third Place 1988 Mr Universe Championship - Heavyweight Third Place 1988 Mr World Invitational - Heavyweight winner 1988 Bodybuilder of the Year - Overall 1989 Mr Universe Championship - Heavyweight Third Place 1989 Mr America Championship - Heavyweight Second Place

U.S. foreign relations Badra became a celebrity to the Middle East, as one of the first Middle Easterners to win a national heavyweight bodybuilding title. During the Reagan administration to the Bush administration, the middle east conflicts where intensifying. Jim Badra was a symbol of hope for many- according to Arab Press article published in 1989. Jimmy continues to help many, both in the US and abroad. Most recently focusing on US veterans.

Publications Featured on the cover of Muscular Development Featured on GNC National Ad "Recuperation" bodybuilder: Jim Badra photographer: Kelly O'Connor

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