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Bill Kazmaier Bodybuilder Then And Now

By Cornell Scott / March 11, 2024

Bill Kazmaier Then

Bill Kazmaier was born on December 30, 1953, in Burlington, Wisconsin, USA. He began weightlifting in high school and quickly became one of the strongest teenagers in the country. After graduating from high school, Kazmaier attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued to excel in weightlifting. In 1981, he won the NCAA Division I national championship in the heavyweight class.

After graduating from college, Kazmaier turned professional and began competing in powerlifting and strongman competitions. He quickly became one of the most dominant strongmen in the world, winning the World’s Strongest Man competition three times (1980, 1981, and 1982) and the Arnold Classic four times (1981, 1983, 1985, and 1986).

Kazmaier retired from professional strongman competition in 1987. He has since worked as a motivational speaker and personal trainer. Kazmaier is also the founder of the Kazmaier Classic, an annual strongman competition held in Wisconsin.

Bill Kazmaier: Competitive History

1980: World’s Strongest Man, 1st place
1981: World’s Strongest Man, 1st place
1982: World’s Strongest Man, 1st place
1983: Arnold Classic, 1st place
1985: Arnold Classic, 1st place
1986: Arnold Classic, 1st place

Bill Kazmaier: Life History

Born: December 30, 1953, in Burlington, Wisconsin, USA
Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Occupation: Motivational speaker, personal trainer
Family: Wife, Julie; two children

Bill Kazmaier Now

Bill Kazmaier is now 59 years old and still lives in Wisconsin. He continues to work as a motivational speaker and personal trainer. Kazmaier is also an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his family.