{"id":9125,"date":"2026-01-13T02:23:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T02:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9125"},"modified":"2026-01-13T02:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T02:23:05","slug":"karl-bloemer-german-bodybuilding-legend-has-passed-away-at-age-82","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9125","title":{"rendered":"Karl Bloemer, German Bodybuilding Legend, Has Passed Away at Age 82"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>One of the legends of German bodybuilding has passed away.<\/h2>\n<p>Karl Bloemer, a recognized veteran of both the NABBA and IFBB organizations passed away on September 19, 2020. A well known figure in German bodybuilding, Bloemer was also a good friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger.<\/p>\n<p>Karl Bloemer appeared in both film and television programs in Germany. He had immense popularity and was easily recognizable for his well kept white locks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passing away a few weeks shy of his 83rd birthday on October 12, Bloemer left behind a legacy of solid performance both on and off the bodybuilding stage. He competed as an amateur bodybuilder from 1967 to 1978.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NABBAUniverse\/posts\/826300834843860\">Si Swweney of NABBA and Miss Universe History<\/a> on Facebook had this to say.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\">Another old school great has passed away at the age of 82. Karl Bloemer of Germany passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday. He was born on 12 October 1937. Karl places 4th in NABBA Mr Universe Professional Tall Class in 1967. the great Bill Pearl won the title that year . Karl won the IFBB Mr Europe Tall Class title in 1968 , in 1970 He was overall winner at German Championships. 1971 Karl won the Overall IFBB Mr Europe title as well as winning IFBB Universe Tall Class title. A good friend of Helmut Reidmeir and Arnold Schwarzenegger.. Our condolences to his family and friends. RIP Mr Bloemer.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NABBAUniverse\/posts\/826300834843860<\/p>\n<h3>Karl Bloemer \u2013 Competition History<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1967<\/strong><br \/>Universe \u2013 Pro \u2013 NABBA, Tall, 4th<\/p>\n<p><strong>1968<\/strong><br \/>Mr Europe \u2013 IFBB, Tall, 1st<br \/>Mr Europe, Tall, 1st<\/p>\n<p><strong>1970<\/strong><br \/>German Championships, Overall Winner<br \/>German Championships, Tall, 1st<\/p>\n<p><strong>1971<\/strong><br \/>Mr Europe \u2013 IFBB, Overall Winner<br \/>Mr Europe \u2013 IFBB, Tall, 1st<br \/>Universe \u2013 IFBB, Tall, 1st<\/p>\n<p><strong>1978<\/strong><br \/>World Amateur Championships \u2013 IFBB, MiddleWeight, 15th<\/p>\n<p>The Generation Iron team extends condolences to the friends and family of Karl Bloemer.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s2\">For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/generationiron\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/generationiron\">Twitter<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/generationironofficial\/\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><em>Managing Editor at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. 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