{{Short description|American bodybuilder (1933–2019)}} {{use mdy dates|date=June 2023}} {{use American English|date=June 2023}} {{Infobox bodybuilder | name = Ed Corney | image = bodybuilder ed corney posing.png | caption= Corney in the 1970s | birth_date = {{birth date|1933|11|9}} | birth_place = {{nowrap|Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.}} | birth_name = Edward Charles Corney | death_date = {{Death date and age|2019|01|01|1933|11|9}} | death_place = Manteca, California, U.S. | height = {{convert|5|ft|7|in|m|abbr=on}} | firstproshowyear = 1967 | bestwin = IFBB Mr. Universe | bestwinyear = 1972 | yesorretiredyear = 1967{{ndash}}1998 }} '''Edward Charles Corney''' (November 9, 1933 – January 1, 2019)<ref>{{cite news |author=<!-- Not stated --> |date=1933-11-17 |title=Arrivals |work=The Honolulu Advertiser |page=4 |quote=...Edward Charles was welcomed at Kaiolani Maternity Home on Thursday of last week by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kepa Corney...}}</ref> was an American professional bodybuilder. He won many prizes in his 30s, including Mr. Universe in 1972, and was featured in the 1977 bodybuilding docudrama ''Pumping Iron''. Known for his excellent posing routines, he continued competitive bodybuilding into his 60s, winning the 60+ division of the Masters Olympia twice. Corney was inducted in the International Federation of Bodybuilding Hall of Fame in 2004.<ref name="bb">{{cite web |url=https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson247.htm |title=An Interview with Bodybuilding Legend Ed Corney |last=Robson |first=David |date=2019-01-19 |website=Bodybuilding.com |access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref>
==Early life== Corney was born on November 9, 1933, in Honolulu, then in the Territory of Hawaii.<ref name="honolululadvertiserleftvolleyball">{{cite news |last1=Hogan |first1=Carol |title=Corney left volleyball in the sand for a whole new game in the gym |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/268720057/?terms=%22Ed%2BCorney%22 |accessdate=2019-01-02 |work=The Honolulu Advertiser |date=1983-08-08 |page=32 |via=Newspapers.com |url-access=registration}}</ref> After graduating from the Saint Louis School in 1952, he served four years in the United States Coast Guard.<ref name="honolululadvertiserleftvolleyball"/><ref name="star">{{cite news |last=Cataluna |first=Lee |date=2019-02-03 |title=Hawaii-Born Bodybuilder Was Posing Perfection |work=The Honolulu Star-Advertiser |page=B1 |quote=Ed Corney, the Oahu-Born, Saint Louis High School grad, died Jan 1. in Manteca, Calif., where he made his home.}}</ref> After his service, he worked first as an aviation radio mechanic in Oakland, California, and then "a full-time bar owner and bouncer" in San Jose.<ref name="honolululadvertiserleftvolleyball"/><ref name="bb" />
==Bodybuilding career== Corney began bodybuilding at the age of 27 after being impressed with the physiques of an opposing volleyball team made up of bodybuilders.<ref name="bb" /><ref name="honolululadvertiserleftvolleyball"/> Standing at {{convert|5|ft|7|in|m|abbr=on}},<ref name="star" /> Corney won the first contest he competed in, Mr. Fremont 1967, at the age of 33.<ref name="bb" /><ref name="honolululadvertiserleftvolleyball"/> In 1968, he added Mr. Heart of California, Mr. Northern California, Mr. Westerner, and Mr. Golden West to his amateur titles.<ref name="contests">{{cite web |url=https://edcorney.net/contests/ |author=<!-- Not stated --> |title=Contests |website=EdCorney.net |access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref>
In the 1970s, Corney continued to climb the bodybuilding ladder with wins at the 1970 Iron Man and the 1971 AAU Mr. California. He entered the professional ranks with wins at the 1971 IFBB Mr. USA and the 1972 IFBB Mr. America. His best career win came in 1972, capturing the IFBB Mr. Universe title in Baghdad, Iraq.<ref name="honolululadvertiserleftvolleyball"/> He also won the IFBB Mr. America in 1972,<ref name="missoulianpumpingironhasitsrewards">{{cite news |last1=Larcombe |first1=James E. |title=Pumping iron has its rewards |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/351063862/?terms=%22Ed%2BCorney%22 |accessdate=January 2, 2019 |work=The Missoulian |date=October 19, 1985|page=11|via=Newspapers.com|url-access=registration}}</ref> and Mr. World in 1973 and 1974.<ref name="honolululadvertiserleftvolleyball"/>
Corney appeared in the 1977 bodybuilding documentary ''Pumping Iron''.<ref name="santacruzsentienlfreaksbecome">{{cite news |last1=Pollock |first1=Dale |title=Freaks Become Human in 'Pumping Iron' |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/62720457/?terms=%22Ed%2BCorney%22 |accessdate=January 2, 2019 |work=Santa Cruz Sentinel |date=June 3, 1977|page=18|via=Newspapers.com|url-access=registration}}</ref> In one scene, he collapses in exhaustion after an intense squat workout with training partner Arnold Schwarzenegger.<ref name="bb" /> Later in the film, Schwarzenegger is enthralled watching Corney's disciplined posing routine, saying, "Can you believe that? I mean, that—''that's'' what I call posing!"<ref name="bb" /> Corney was also featured on the cover of the film's book companion, ''Pumping Iron: The Art and Sport of Bodybuilding'' by Charles Gaines and George Butler.<ref name="missoulianpumpingironhasitsrewards"/>
Corney continued to compete in the 1980s.<ref name="missoulianpumpingironhasitsrewards"/> In a 1985 interview, he acknowledged using steroids, though he attributed his success to "97 percent training and three percent steroids."<ref name="missoulianpumpingironhasitsrewards"/> In 1994, Corney won the 60+ division of the Masters Olympia.<ref name="atlantaconstitutionmurrayagain">{{cite news |last1=Mitchell |first1=Kent |title=Murray again reigns supreme as Ms. Olympia. Robinson beats Ferrigno for '''1st''' Master Olympia title |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/403933431/?terms=%22Ed%2BCorney%22 |accessdate=January 2, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Constitution |date=September 10, 1994|page=53|via=Newspapers.com|url-access=registration}}</ref> He won again in 1995, he was placed 11th overall in 1996, and he took second in the 60+ division in 1997.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ifbbpro.com/ed-corney/|title=Ed Corney {{!}} IFBB Professional League|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-08|archive-date=September 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919130011/http://www.ifbbpro.com/ed-corney/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He also competed in 1998 in the only Masters event ever to be held at the Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic.<ref name=":0" /> Corney remained active in bodybuilding up until his death. He was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2004.<ref name="ifbbinductees">{{cite web |title=IFBB Hall of Fame Inductees 1999-2011 |url=http://www.ifbbpro.com/wp-content/uploads/image/2016/HallofFameInductees.pdf |website=IFBB |accessdate=January 2, 2019 |archive-date=January 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190113033211/http://www.ifbbpro.com/wp-content/uploads/image/2016/HallofFameInductees.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Personal life and death== In 1999, Corney suffered a heart attack while undergoing shoulder surgery, and subsequently suffered two strokes as an after-effect of his heart attack. Despite the health setbacks, he continued to train.<ref>{{cite news |last=Campbell |first=Jason |date=2019-01-03 |title=Bodybuilding legend Corney passes at 85 |url=https://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/local-news/bodybuilding-legend-corney-passes-85/ |work=Manteca Bulletin |access-date=2023-06-15}}</ref>
Corney suffered a brain aneurysm on December 25, 2018,<ref name="fitnessvoltobit">{{cite news|last1=Magnante|first1=Matthew|title=Hall of Fame Bodybuilder Ed Corney Passes Away at 85|url=https://fitnessvolt.com/32655/ed-corney-passes-away-at-85|accessdate=January 2, 2019|work=Fitness Volt|date=January 2, 2018}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/2180849/arnold-schwarzenegger-leads-tributes-hall-fame-bodybuilder-ed|title=Arnold Schwarzenegger leads tributes to Hall of Fame bodybuilder Ed Corney|date=2019-01-05|website=South China Morning Post|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> and died on January 1, 2019, at the age of 85 at his home in Manteca, California.<ref name="star" /> Shortly after his death, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger tweeted, "Ed Corney was a jewel of a guy. He was one of the greatest posers bodybuilding has ever seen, and he was a fantastic training partner. He inspired me and I’ll miss him dearly. My thoughts are with his family."<ref name=":1"/>
==Contest history== Source:<ref name="contests" /> {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Federation !! Contest !! Division !! Finish |- | 1967 || || Mr. Fremont || || 1st |- | 1967 || || Mr. Central California || || 1st |- | 1968 || || Mr. Heart of California || || 1st |- | 1968 || AAU || Mr. Northern California || || 1st |- | 1968 || || Mr. Westerner || || 1st |- | 1968 || || Mr. Golden West || || 1st |- | 1968 || AAU || Mr. California || || 5th |- | 1969 || AAU || Mr. Western America || || 1st |- | 1970 || || Mr. Pacific Coast || || 1st |- | 1970 || || Iron Man || || 1st |- | 1970 || AAU || Mr. America || || 11th |- | 1970 || AAU || Mr. California || Most Muscular || 2nd |- | 1971 || AAU || Mr. America || || 4th |- | 1971 || IFBB || Mr. America || Short || 1st |- | 1971 || AAU || Mr. California || Most Muscular || 1st |- | 1971 || IFBB || Mr. USA || Short & Overall || 1st |- | 1971 || IFBB || Mr. Universe || Medium || 3rd |- | 1972 || IFBB || Mr. America || Short & Overall || 1st |- | 1972 || IFBB || Mr. International || Short || 1st |- | 1972 || IFBB || Mr. Universe || Medium & Overall || 1st |- | 1973 || IFBB || Mr. World || Medium || 1st |- | 1974 || IFBB || Mr. International || Short || 1st |- | 1974 || IFBB || Mr. World || Short || 1st |- | 1975 || || Mr. Olympia || Lightweight || 2nd |- | 1975 || IFBB || World Pro Championships || Lightweight || 2nd |- | 1976 || || Mr. Olympia || Lightweight || 3rd |- | 1977 || || Mr. Olympia || || 3rd |- | 1977 || || Mr. Olympia || Short || 2nd |- | 1978 || IFBB || Night of Champions || || 4th |- | 1978 || || Mr. Olympia || || 7th |- | 1978 || || Mr. Olympia || Lightweight || 4th |- | 1979 || IFBB || Canada Pro Cup || || Did Not Place |- | 1979 || IFBB || Grand Prix Pennsylvania || || Did Not Place |- | 1979 || IFBB || Night of Champions || || 8th |- | 1979 || || Mr. Olympia || Lightweight || 9th |- | 1979 || IFBB || Pittsburgh Pro Invitational || || 8th |- | 1979 || IFBB || Southern Pro Cup || || 7th |- | 1979 || IFBB || World Pro Championships || || 5th |- | 1980 || IFBB || Grand Prix Miami || || 6th |- | 1980 || IFBB || Grand Prix Pennsylvania || || 6th |- | 1980 || IFBB || Night of Champions || || 4th |- | 1980 || || Mr. Olympia || || 11th |- | 1980 || IFBB || Pittsburgh Pro Invitational || || 6th |- | 1980 || IFBB || Universe Pro || || Did Not Place |- | 1980 || IFBB || World Pro Championships || || Did Not Place |- | 1981 || || Mr. Olympia || || 13th |- | 1983 || || Mr. Olympia || || 14th |- | 1989 || || Superbowl of Bodybuilding PBA || || 4th |- | 1994 || || Masters Mr. Olympia || || 10th |- | 1994 || || Masters Mr. Olympia || 60+ Category || 1st |- | 1995 || || Masters Mr. Olympia || || 11th |- | 1995 || || Masters Mr. Olympia || 60+ Category || 1st |- | 1996 || || Masters Mr. Olympia || || 11th |- | 1997 || || Masters Mr. Olympia || 60+ Category || 2nd |- | 1998 || || Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic || Masters || 10th |}
==See also== * List of male professional bodybuilders * List of people from Hawaii
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|0180357}}
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