Bob Gajda

Robert Steven Gajda (September 14, 1940 – January 16, 2022) was an American bodybuilder and performance training pioneer.[1]

Bob Gajda
Bob Gajda Mr. América 1966 y Humberto Garcia Mr. México 1964 en Ciudad de México, en el Restaurante Gitanería≤
Bob Gajda Mr. América 1966 y Humberto Garcia Mr. México 1964 en Ciudad de México, en el Restaurante Gitanerías
BornSeptember 14, 1940
DiedJanuary 16, 2022

Life and career

Gajda was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 14, 1940.[2]

He held the title of AAU Mr. America, which he won in 1966, after defeating his training partner and friend, Sergio Oliva for the title.[3] He also placed first in the 1966 FICH Mr. Universe.

Gajda developed Chicago's Duncan YMCA gym, which was known as "the muscle factory on West Monroe",[4] and played a major role in establishing the Chicago bodybuilding scene.

He died on January 16, 2022, at the age of 81.[2]

Awards
  • AOBS Hall of Fame[5]

References
  1. "1966 Mr. America & Sports Performance Pioneer Bob Gajda Discusses Bodybuilding Experiences (Part 1)!". Bodybuilding.com. February 19, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  2. Khzokhlachev, Yegor (January 17, 2022). "Bob Gajda Tribute". Built Report. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  3. "Bob Gajda Wins Mr. America Title". Reading Eagle. UPI. June 20, 1966. p. 25. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  4. "THE MUSCLE FACTORY ON WEST MONROE (March 17, 1968)". Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  5. Pohlman, Bill (October 10, 2011). "Palatine Fitness Expert Honored By AOBS Hall of Fame". TribLocal. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.


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