1997 NABBA Australia: Men’s Pump Room

Shot in the Melbourne Town Hall on May 25th, 1997, this video includes Pump Room footage of some of the best bodies in Australia in the late 90s.

The event turned out to be a titanic struggle between former Mr. Australia and Masters Mr. Universe GRAEME LANCEFIELD of  Victoria, and newcomers GRANT MAYO from New South Wales, and BILL BRYSON from South Australia. Graeme had the 20″ arms and huge upper body, Bill was shredded, but Grant Mayo produced the best overall package on the day.

In the Tall Class, Mr. Posing Perfection MARK TREWARTHA was in his all time best condition to win his first Open Class Australian title. He is a former Teenage Mr. Australia winner.

1997 NABBA AUSTRALIA MEN’S RESULTS

MEN’S CLASS 1

1. Mark Trewartha (Photo Gallery)
2. John Quinlivan
3. John Rizzo
4. Nick Patsolandis
5. Scott Burgess
6. Robert Morando )  Tie
6. Paul Smith          )  Tie
8. Craig Reid

MEN’S CLASS 2

1. George Papadopoulos
2. Anthony Bromley

MEN’S CLASS 3

1. Grant Mayo
2. Bill Bryson  (Photo Gallery)
3. Graeme Lancefield (Photo Gallery)
4. Paul Monaghan
5. Roy Nicolass
6. Greg Besset
7. Norm Kirsh

MEN’S CLASS 4

1. Colin Murphie
2. Jim Kotantonis
3. Gavin Sapit
4. Godwin Marshall

MEN’S NOVICE

1. Brian Bennington
2. Brett Jansen
3. Mark Patience
4. Gerwin Browers

MEN’S JUNIORS

1. Bob Kocoski
2. Dave Smith
3. Sam Khadour

MEN’S TEENAGE

1. Tim Tziotas
2. Scott Pavlovic
3. Steven Stamoulis

MEN’S MASTERS

1. Tom Long
2. Godwin Abdilla
3. Tony Rizzo
4. Pepe Mercuri
5. Greg Deslanes
6. Phil Crooks

OVERALL MR. AUSTRALIA: Grant Mayo – NSW

Photos by Tina Gallasch.