A tribute to
CHUCK THOMPSON,
the body building
iron man
The NPAA and its membership would
like to congratulate Chuck Thompson
on achieving his 100th bodybuilding
competition. Your diligence and
perseverance set a great example of
inspiration, motivation and effort!
We are grateful to have you in our
fitness family and can’t wait to
witness you achieve new milestones.
Who is Chuck Thompson?
I am single and work full time
as a teacher with the Edmonton
Public Schools. I was born and
raised in Edmonton and have
lived there all of my life.
Chuck can you tell us when
you started this journey
and a little about where
you have competed?
I have been involved in sports
all my life and have competed
in gymnastics, running, and
bodybuilding. I started my
bodybuilding journey in 1977
and have had the opportunity in
my 100 shows to travel all across
North America competing. I have
competed in many federations
and met some of the “greats” in
the bodybuilding world. I am a
lifetime natural athlete and love
what I have achieved.
3.
When did you complete
your 100th show?
In 2015 I achieved the goal of
100 shows. I have spoken to the
various natural organizations and
have asked that my competitor
number be the same as my
contest number. Then my next
goal will be 110 shows.
What is next for
Chuck Thompson?
In 2017, I turn 64 and I need to
do at least 1 show this year in
order to keep my streak alive.
I competed for the first time at
age 24, and then did shows
when I was 34, 44, and 54 as
well. This will mark my 40th year
as a competitive bodybuilder and
47 years since I started training.
What advice do you have
for other athletes in this
sport?
I strongly believe in the quote
below and am proud of this
lifetime journey:
“It is called Bodybuilding
for a reason. It’s a
marathon of a sport.
Consistency and longevity
are key. Success and results
do not come overnight
rather over days turning
into months and years.
There is a reason it is not
called Bodybuilt. Lifetime
journey of progress and
pursuit of a better you.”