1982 IFBB Swedish Grand Prix

Held in Stockholm, Sweden, this historic event saw an Olympia standard lineup. It turned out to be a dramatic victory to Mohamed Makkawy over the future 1983 Mr. Olympia winner, Samir Bannout. An amazing Albert Beckles placed 4th, just behind Casey Viator. Casey was in his probably best ever condition having placed 3rd at the 1982 Mr. Olympia.

Mohammad Makkawy Photo Gallery

Makkawy had an incredible career including two second placings at the Olympia in 1983 and 1984, and had exceptional symmetry and always displayed great condition.  His full contest history is listed below.

See some rare footage of some of the great legends of the sport at the Finals of this outstanding contest.

1982 IFBB Swedish Grand Prix – Results
1. Mohamed Makkawy – Egypt (Photo Gallery)
2. Samir Bannout – Lebanon  (Photo Gallery)
3. Casey Viator – USA  (Photo Gallery)
4. Albert Beckles – UK  (Photo Gallery)
5. Johnny Fuller – UK
6. Jusup Wilkosz – Germany  (Photo Gallery)
7. Jacques Neuville – France
8. Bill Grant – USA  (Photo Gallery)
9. Boyer Coe – USA (Photo Gallery)
10. Jorma Raty – Finland

All photos by Wayne Gallasch, copyright GMV.

Mohamed Makkawy Contest History:

1972:  Universe – IFBB, Short, 3rd

1974:  Universe – IFBB, Short, 2nd

1975
Mr International – IFBB, Short, 1st
Mr International – IFBB, Overall Winner

1976:  Universe – IFBB, LightWeight, 1st

1977
Mr International – IFBB, Overall Winner
Mr International – IFBB, LightWeight, 1st
Universe – IFBB, LightWeight, 2nd

1978
Olympia – IFBB, LightWeight, 6th
Professional World Cup – IFBB, 7th
USA vs the World – IFBB, LightWeight, 4th

1979
Canada Diamond Pro Cup – IFBB, 8th
Grand Prix Pennsylvania – IFBB, Did not place
Grand Prix Vancouver – IFBB, Did not place

1980
Canada Pro Cup – IFBB, 9th
Night of Champions – IFBB, 8th
Universe – Pro – IFBB, 6th
World Pro Championships – IFBB, 5th

1981
Canada Pro Cup – IFBB, 10th
Grand Prix Belgium – IFBB, 10th
Grand Prix Wales – IFBB, 8th

1982
Grand Prix Belgium – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Sweden – IFBB, Winner
Night of Champions – IFBB, 4th
Olympia – IFBB, 7th
World Pro Championships – IFBB, 4th

1983
Grand Prix England – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Las Vegas – IFBB, 8th
Olympia – IFBB, 2nd
World Pro Championships – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Sweden – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Switzerland – IFBB, Winner

1984:  Olympia – IFBB, 2nd

1985:  Olympia – IFBB, 4th

1997
Canada Pro Cup – IFBB, Did not place
Ironman Pro Invitational – IFBB, Did not place
Night of Champions – IFBB, Did not place

1998
Arnold Classic – IFBB, Masters, 7th
Ironman Pro Invitational – IFBB, 17th

1999:  Night of Champions – IFBB, Did not place