1982 EFBB British Championships

All black and white, and the quality is less than perfect – but it is without a doubt the oldest, and most historically important, video we have ever offered from England.  It includes some very famous names.  (See note below concerning Walter O’Malley)

Results

Men

Under 70 Kg

1  Peter Peck
2  Steve Dinsdale
3  Barry Fitchett
Alan Jones
Oscar Columbo

Middle Weight

1  John Citrone  (Photo Gallery)
Tony Sullivan
Al Zabelia
Lloyd Berry
Mike Piliotis
Martin Alamango
Bill Burgess
Norris McLeod

Light Heavy Weight

1  Angelito Lesta
2  Gordon Pasquil
3  Gary Kendall
Mark Tullett
Tony McQueen
Michael van Wyke

Heavy Weight

1  Bill Tierney
2  Walter O’Malley  (Photo Gallery)
3  Errol Watson

Women: Light Weight

1  Brenda Eppy
2  Tracey Baldwin
3  Colleen Yates  (Photo Gallery)

Walter O’Malley R.I.P.

I was sorry to learn of the death of bodybuilding legend Walter O’Malley (July 2025). He was almost 90 years old. I first filmed Walter in a contest in the 1970 NABBA Universe. He placed 7th in Tall Class 1, which was won by Frank Richard. Walter moved to England when he was young and maintained his Irish heritage where the results listed him as representing N. Ireland / UK.

Walter was a massively keen competitor and competed frequently throughout his career. He rose to become one of British bodybuilding’s most well-known stars, winning World and European titles including the World’s Most Muscular award. He competed both with NABBA and the IFBB.

He subsequently opened O’Malley’s Gym in Warrington where it became quite a Mecca of bodybuilding. It was a great Old School style gym which also included state of the art equipment. It was known as the hidden gem of Warrington.

The last time that I can recall filming Walter was in the 1991 NABBA Mr Universe, Masters Division. Here is his contest history that may not include absolutely all his contests. He did so many.

To the O’Malley family we extend our deepest sympathy. He will be greatly missed as an inspiration to young bodybuilders.  By coincidence, I recently made a photo gallery of the best photos I have of Walter from throughout his long career.   Wayne Gallasch

Walter O’Malley Contest History:

1969:  Mr Universe – NABBA, Tall, 4th

1970:  Mr Universe – NABBA, Tall, 7th

1973
Mr Britain – NABBA, 4th
Mr Universe – NABBA, Tall, 2nd

1974
Mr Britain – NABBA, 3rd
Mr Universe – NABBA, Tall, 2nd
Mr World – AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr World – AAU, Tall, 1st

1975
Mr Britain – NABBA, 3rd
Mr Europe, Tall, 1st
Mr Universe – NABBA, Tall, 4th

1976
Mr Britain – NABBA, 6th
Mr Universe – NABBA, Tall, 3rd

1977
Mr Britain – NABBA, 4th
European Championships – NABBA, Tall, 3rd
European Championships – WABBA, Tall, 3rd
1978:  Mr Britain – NABBA, Tall, 3rd

1979
Mr Britain – NABBA, 6th
World Championships – WABBA, Tall, 6th

1980
Mr Britain – NABBA, 7th
Mr Universe – NABBA, Tall, 5th
World Championships – WABBA, Tall, 6th

1981:  Mr Britain – NABBA, 6th

1982
European Amateur Championships – IFBB, HeavyWeight, 5th
World Amateur Championships – IFBB, HeavyWeight, 12th
Mr Britain (British Championships) – EFBB, Heavyweight Class, 2nd

1983:  Mr Britain – NABBA, 7th

1987:  Universe – Pro – NABBA, Did not place

1988:  Universe – Pro – NABBA, 10th

1991:  Mr Universe – NABBA, Masters, Did not place