Tom Platz
Thomas Steven Platz (born June 26, 1955 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma) is an American retired professional bodybuilder. His nicknames are "The Golden Eagle". Despite claims that Platz is nicknamed "Quadzilla", this moniker is most widely associated with deceased pro bodybuilder, Paul Demayo.
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| IFBB Mr. Olympia | |||
| 8th | IFBB Mr. Olympia 1979 | ||
| 8th | IFBB Mr. Olympia 1980 | ||
| 3rd | IFBB Mr. Olympia 1981 | ||
| 6th | IFBB Mr. Olympia 1982 | ||
| 9th | IFBB Mr. Olympia 1984 | ||
| 7th | IFBB Mr. Olympia 1985 | ||
| 11th | IFBB Mr. Olympia 1986 | ||
| World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships | |||
| 3rd | IFBB Mr. Universe 1978 |
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| World Pro Bodybuilding Championships | |||
| 1st | IFBB Mr. Universe 1980 |
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| AAU Teen Mr. America | |||
| 2nd | AAU Teen Mr. America 1974 |
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| AAU Mr. Southeastern USA | |||
| 1st | AAU Mr. Southeastern USA 1977 |
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| AAU Mr. Ironman | |||
| 1st | AAU Mr. Ironman 1973 |
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| AAU Mr. Adonis | |||
| 1st | AAU Mr. Adonis 1973 |
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| AAU Mr. Michigan | |||
| 1st | AAU Mr. Michigan 1975 |
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| Junior & Senior State Powerlifting Championships | |||
| 1st | AAU 220 Class Champ 1974 |
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| IFBB Night of Champions | |||
| 12th | IFBB Night of Champions 1980 | ||
| IFBB Detroit Pro Invitational | |||
| 6th | Detroit Pro Invitational 1987 | ||
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