took part in the first races of the 1960s, while the winners of several of the Mr. Hellas, Μεσογειονίκης in 1972, he represented Greece several times abroad for at least a decade.
The owner of the gym, one of the first of Athens, in Omonia square. Later opened and in America gyms preparing athletes world-class. He was known for his power and hard workouts. He was the first athlete in the history of the Greek bodybuilding whose hands they broke the barrier of 50 cm.
The “Rasputin,” as was his nickname, had a height of 1,81 m. and weight 104 pounds, with the most notable point on of hands was 52 centimeters (a first for the series those), while the chest 138 million. thighs 70 cm. pushing the bench up to 240 pounds!
The πηγιαία strength urged him to fight even as a wrestler, and he made displays of power. Participated in the first race of body-building that took place in Greece,in 1966,the history of Mr. Athens which was held at the hotel Gloria in Ippokratous with athletes such as Λιβάνιος, Μπουζιάνας, Χάλιος, Stefanidis, Λημναίος. Notable are his performances in several Greek movies near famous actors and actresses.
The Legend of Body Building, John Κωστογλάκης, which was extremely popular on the world map of bodybuilders, the golden decades of the 70’s and 80’s, with international titles and interests in the world championships has been in the pantheon of the history of Greek bodybuilding as he was the one who first brought international title in Greece,the Mr Mediterranean in 1972 that was made in Italy.
The decade of the 80’s was installed on The.E.Oh, and for many years the trail went cold. Subsequent he moved to America where open 3 locations in Florida and there keep prepares athletes high level.
She stopped struggling and a few they found out the news, to the point that some were released the rumor that a few years ago they killed him, the mafia in America. In fact, John Κωστογλάκης, the “Rasputin” (as he’s called because of his long beard and hair), he returned to active duty after 30 years, in 2012, at the age of 65 years of age, in excellent physical condition to participate in the NPC Body Building Competition, which was held in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Yannis Κωστογλάκης won the 3rd place in category of 60 years and above. Also in July 2013, won second place in the organization of Southern States Bodybuilding Competition.
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