- Rick Wayne
Rick Wayne (born Learie Carasco, January 27, 1938) is a writer, editor, and former professional
bodybuilder .Biography
Wayne was born Learie Carasco in St. Lucia. In 1961 he emigrated to
England . He was a professional bodybuilder in the 1960s and 1970s. He authored several articles and books on bodybuilding. He moved back to St. Lucia (where he now resides) and is the founder and editor of "St. Lucia Star" and "She Caribbean".Professional bodybuilding competitions
Wayne competed in several bodybuilding competitions: [ [http://www.musclememory.com/ Musclememory.com] ]
*1964 Mr Europe - FIHC, 1st
*1964 World - Universe - FIHC, 2nd
*1965 Universe -IFBB , 1st
*1966 Universe - Pro - NABBA, 2nd
*1967 Universe -IFBB , 1st
*1967 Mr World -IFBB , 1st
*1967 Mr World -IFBB , Overall Winner
*1969 Universe -IFBB , 1st
*1970 Pro Mr America - WBBG, Winner
*1970 Mr World -IFBB , 1st
*1974 Pro Mr World - WBBG, 2nd
*1981 Grand Prix California -IFBB , Did not placeWriter
While pursuing a professional bodybuilding career, Wayne began to write regularly for bodybuilding magazines, particularly "Muscle Builder" and "Flex".
Wayne authored or co-authored several books. The
Library of Congress lists five books in its collection. [ [http://catalog.loc.gov/ Library of Congress] ]
*It'll be alright in the morning (1977)
*Women of the the Olympia (1981) with George Snyder
*Muscle Wars (1985)
*Posedown! (1987) with George Snyder
*Foolish Virgins (2002)Publishing career
In 1986, Wayne founded the Star Publishing Company in
St. Lucia . [http://stluciastar.com/content/] Its publications include a newspaper, "The Star", and two magazines, "Tropical Traveller" and "She Caribbean". In 2007, Wayne was honored on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his contribution to journalism in St. Lucia. [http://www.anorak.co.uk/twitterings/174342.html]References
External Links
*http://stluciastar.com/content/
*http://www.tropicaltraveller.com/
*http://www.shecaribbean.comLinks to Photos of Rick Wayne
*http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/Rick-Wayne_36.html
*http://www.musclememory.com/show.php?s=Rick+Wayne&g=M
*http://www.classicbodybuilders.com/classicbodybuilders13.html
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