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Kenneth Wheeler (born August 23, 1965, Fresno, California, United States), better known as Flex Wheeler, is a former American IFBB professional bodybuilder.

Biography[link]

Wheeler began training as a teenager, initially with martial arts in mind. However, his natural development persuaded him to pursue bodybuilding. Despite this he is on record as regarding himself as a "martial artist first, a bodybuilder second". (1) It also accounts for his remarkable flexibility in a physique so large. Even so, he has been described by Arnold Schwarzenegger as one of the greatest bodybuilders he ever saw.^[2]

After a short career as a police officer, Kenneth Wheeler focused full time on becoming a professional bodybuilder, taking the nickname 'Flex'. He competed for the first time in 1983 but it was not until 1989 that he secured a first-place trophy at the NPC Mr. California Championships. Since then, he has placed second at the 1993 Mr. Olympia, narrowly missing a win (something he was to repeat in 1998 and 1999). He is a 5-time Ironman Pro winner, 4-time Arnold Classic winner, and has enjoyed victories in the France Grand Prix, South Beach Pro Invitational, Night of Champions and Hungarian Grand Prix.

While Wheeler had the reputation of being arrogant and over-confident, especially on stage. He attributed these faults to a need to compensate for his natural introversion as a child and young man. (2)

In 1994, he was involved in a near-fatal car accident that could have left him with lifelong paralysis. He started from scratch again, returning with remarkable speed to bodybuilding's top tier. In 1999, Wheeler discovered that he had Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a form of kidney disease. Despite press speculation as to the cause of the failure, Wheeler pointed out that the condition is hereditary, not self-inflicted. Wheeler announced his retirement from competitive bodybuilding in 2000, but continued to compete until 2002. He received a kidney transplant in 2003.

Since retirement, Wheeler has focused again on martial arts, his specialism being Kemp-Kwon-Do, a variant of Kempo and Tae Kwon Do. He participated in a demonstration fight at the 2005 Arnold Classic. In 2007, Flex was interviewed by freelance journalist Rod Labbe for Ironman Magazine's Legends of Bodybuilding series. Entitled "Yesterday and Today," it covers his extensive career and reveals how people can conquer adversity and triumph against incredible odds.

Flex currently serves in an executive position as the Director of Media and Public Relations for the Sports Nutrition Company All American EFX, based out of Bakersfield, California. Additionally, he manages their sponsored athletes and can be seen in numerous advertisements for the company.

Competitive stats[link]

• Height: 5'9"^[1]
• Off-season Weight: Around 250-260 lbs.^[1]
• Competition Weight: Around 210-220 lbs.^[1]

Competitive history[link]

• 1985 AAU Teen Mr. America 1st (MT)
• 1989 NPC California Championships 1st (LHW)
• 1989 NPC Nationals 5th (LHW)
• 1990 NPC Junior Nationals 2nd (HW)
• 1991 NPC Nationals 2nd (HW)
• 1991 NPC USA Championship 2nd (HW)
• 1992 NPC USA Championships 1st (HW and Overall)
• 1993 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 1st
• 1993 IFBB Arnold Classic 1st
• 1993 IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd
• 1995 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 1st
• 1995 IFBB Arnold Classic 2nd
• 1995 IFBB South Beach Pro 1st
• 1995 IFBB Mr. Olympia 8th
• 1995 IFBB Grand Prix Spain 5th
• 1996 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 1st
• 1996 IFBB Arnold Classic 2nd
• 1996 IFBB Night of Champions 1st
• 1996 IFBB Canada Pro Classic 2nd
• 1996 IFBB Florida Cup Pro 1st
• 1996 IFBB Mr. Olympia 4th
• 1997 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 1st
• 1997 IFBB Arnold Classic 1st
• 1997 IFBB San Jose Pro 1st
• 1998 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 1st
• 1998 IFBB Arnold Classic 1st
• 1998 IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd
• 1999 IFBB Grand Prix England - 2nd
• 1999 IFBB Joe Weider's Pro World 2nd
• 1999 IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd
• 2000 IFBB Mr. Olympia 3rd
• 2000 IFBB Hungarian Grand Prix 1st
• 2000 IFBB Arnold Classic 1st
• 2000 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 2nd
• 2002 IFBB Mr. Olympia 7th
• 2003 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational 3rd

See also[link]

• List of male professional bodybuilders
• List of female professional bodybuilders

External links[link]

• teamflexwheeler.com Official site
• Flex Wheeler Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine Interview
• bodybuilders.com Flex Wheeler profile
• Flex Wheeler Gallery
• Muscle: The Myostatin Connection as seen in Flex Wheeler
• allamericanefx.com Official company site
• Flex Wheeler photos

References[link]

1. ^ ^{a b c d} http://www.criticalbench.com/Flex-Wheeler.htm retrieved December 3, 2008
2. ^ http://www.hayhouse.com/authorbio.php?id=95

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Lee Andrew Priest McCutcheon nicknamed "The Blond Myth" (born 6 July 1972 in Newcastle, Australia) is a former IFBB professional bodybuilder and a current NABBA Professional athlete.

Biography[link]

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Lee Priest grew up in Wallsend Australia. Lee's mom was also a bodybuilding competitor, and posed with Lee onstage. Lee started training at the age of 12 with the help and support of his grandfather. He competed for the first time at the age of 13 and won. He went on to win numerous other competitions leading up to him winning the IFBB Mr Australia at 17,18,19. Lee competed at the World's Championship at 17, where he placed 4th. He was not allowed to get his pro card in Australia because of his young age. It was then Lee decided to enter an amateur competition, Niagra Falls Championships. While there, Lee was discovered and given his pro card. Lee became one of the youngest men ever to turn IFBB pro at the age of 21.

Lee competed successfully within the IFBB and is deciding on whether to compete in the Masters Mr Olympia which has been recently scheduled to be reopened with prize money of $100'000. In 2010 Lee decided to switch to NABBA but due to the Mr.Universe contest not going ahead Lee had no contests to compete in, NABBA offered Lee an amateur status to compete but he declined. In 2011 was invited by Paul Dillet to compete with The WBFF but nothing has come of either since.

Lee has his own supplement company called Assassin Nutrition in Australia.^[1] The company decided the easiest way to reach the legion of fans Lee has garnered over his 20+ years in bodybuilding, was to sell online.

Besides a successful and well known bodybuilding career, Lee is also a champion race car driver. Lee started racing in 2002 with road-racing and circle track. He then progressed to drag racing in 2004. Lee won numerous races and titles in road and circle track. His most successful bid came within drag-racing. He won Rookie of the Year in 2005. The following year, 2006, nothing stood in his way and he won the Championship.

Lee has also done some TV and movie work. He did all the bodywork for The Hulk Movie and also for the video game. He recently appeared in a local Australian TV series (Rescue Special Ops) and will have a brief role in an upcoming Australian movie. Priest is currently working on a few more TV and print projects, going beyond his reputation as a bodybuilder.

Stats[link]

• Name: Lee Priest
• Location: Newcastle, Australia
• Born: 6 July 1972
• Height: 5'4
• Off Season Weight: 235 - 285 lbs.
• Competition Weight: 196 - 205 lbs.
• Arms: 22 inches

Contest history[link]

• 1989 IFBB Australian Championships
• 1990 IFBB Australian Championships
• 1990 IFBB World Amateur Championships, Lightweight
• 1993 IFBB Niagara Falls Pro Invitational
• 1994 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
• 1994 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 1994 IFBB Night of Champions
• 1994 IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational
• 1995 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
• 1995 IFBB Florida Pro Invitational
• 1995 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 1995 IFBB South Beach Pro Invitational
• 1996 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 1996 IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational
• 1997 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Czech Republic
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix England
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Finland
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Germany
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Hungary
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Russia
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Spain
• 1997 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 1997 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 1998 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 1999 IFBB Iron Man Pro Invitational
• 1999 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 2000 IFBB Night of Champions
• 2000 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 2001 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 2002 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational
• 2002 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
• 2002 IFBB San Francisco Grand Prix
• 2002 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 2003 IFBB Mr. Olympia
• 2004 IFBB Ironman Pro
• 2004 IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational
• 2005 IFBB Grand Prix Australia
• 2005 IFBB Arnold Classic
• 2005 IFBB Iron Man Pro Invitational
• 2006 IFBB Ironman Pro
• 2006 IFBB Arnold Classic
• 2006 IFBB Grand Prix Australia
• 2006 NOC New York
• 2006 PDI Night of Champions

Training videos[link]

• The Blonde Myth (1998)
• Another Blonde Myth (2001) - Footage leading up 2000 night of champions. "Home video footage" provides new look of Lee Priest. Includes his wedding, whole body workouts.
• Training Camp and Career Highlights - Showcasing the fabulous physique and career of Lee Priest, Australia's own Superman.
• It's Not Revenge (2006) - In the series Titans, Watch Bodybuilding Superstar Lee Priest train a few days out of competition in Austin.
• Reality DVD series (2006–2008) BodybuildersReality.com

See also[link]

• List of male professional bodybuilders

References[link]

• http://www.bodybuilders.com/priest.htm

External links[link]

• Lee Priest Competition history
• Lee priest photos

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Kevin Levrone (born July 16, 1965) is a former IFBB professional bodybuilder, blogger, musician, actor and health club owner.

Biography[link]

Levrone was born to an Italian father and an African American mother on July 16, 1965 in Baltimore, Maryland, the youngest of six children.^[1] Aside from his career as a pro bodybuilder, Levrone has also worked as an actor and musician. Levrone first started training at Metro Fitness in Linthicum, Maryland. He won his first contest at 190 pounds. Over his career Levrone has earned 22 professional IFBB wins. He won the Arnold Classic two times (1994 and 1996), and came second at the Mr. Olympia competition four times over the span of a decade (1992, 1995, 2000 and 2002). He has not officially announced his retirement.

Levrone's first film as an actor was Backlash. Later films included Redline and I Am. On March 25, 2009, Levrone launched The Levrone Report, a training/fitness guru blog in which he resumes his training and provides tips and philosophies on a wide range of subjects. In May 2010, Levrone released Levrone Formula Extreme Nitric Pump Blend, a nutritional supplement.

Competitive history[link]

Filmography[link]

• 2006 The Enchanted Pixie Forest
• 2006 Backlash
• 2007 Redline
• 2010 I Am losing the plot

See also[link]

• List of male professional bodybuilders
• List of female professional bodybuilders

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Kevin Levrone at the Internet Movie Database
• Kevin Levrone Bodybuilding gallery
• Burning Hollywood #2 - The Bodybuilder
• Levrone photos
• MuscleSport Radio Interview with Joe Pietaro, 4/7/09
• "Lights, Camera, Results" article by Kevin Levrone in MuscleSport Magazine, Volume 1, Number 1 - Fall 2009

Shawn Ray (born September 9, 1965 in Placentia, California, U.S.) is a former professional bodybuilder and author.

Biography[link]

Bodybuilding career[link]

In over 30 major bodybuilding competitions, Ray only failed to place in the top five once. Signing his first professional bodybuilding sponsor contract in 1988, Ray has been featured in six video documentaries; Lifestyles of the Fit & Famous (Biopic), Final Countdown (Contest Prep for Olympia 1998), Inside & Out- Behind the Muscle, a look at his daily life on the Pro Circuit, To The Extreme (Training Video) Best of Shawn Ray (History of Shawn Ray). "Fitness After 40" which is a biographical and documentary instyle, showcases Shawn's life after the competitive stage being married with his first child while getting back on the Horse and getting in shape.

He is mentioned in The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding by Bill Dobbins and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ray also wrote a book about how to become a bodybuilder, named The Shawn Ray Way. Ray has appeared on more Flex Magazine covers than any bodybuilder in history and has also featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines worldwide. Shawn was a co-host on Flex Magazine Workout on ESPN for 5 years as well as hosting bodybuilding competitions for ESPN as a commentator for 8 years.

Shawn was the Co-Master of Ceremonies for the 2006 and 2007 Mr. Olympia Competitions held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shawn is the creator of the only charity fundraiser for professional bodybuilding, Vyo Tech Nutritionals presents: Shawn Ray's CHOC Hospital Golf Invitational. Over the last two year's with the help of other pro fitness, figure and bodybuilding champions, as well as supplement companies and magazines, Shawn has helped raise and donate over $55,000.00 to the Children's Hospital of Orange County by hosting this event annually at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, Ca.

Shawn was the first professional bodybuilder to fail the drug testing at the Arnold Classic, which was when he first won the title in 1990. He went on to win the title again in 1991.

Ray retired from competitive bodybuilding in 2001 and is now working with a shaker manufacturer company from Sweden called SmartShake.com. ^[1] He placed in the top five at the Mr. Olympia competition for twelve consecutive years from 1990 to 2001, two of those being first runner-up finishes.

He promoted the Shawn Ray Colorado Pro/Am Classic Contest-Expo, held in Denver, Colorado in 2006 and 2007.^[1] Shawn also produced a DVD titled 'Fitness after 40' in which Shawn tries to get back into shape. Shawn is now a Feature Writer for Muscular Development Magazine and the Host of MD Radio and MDTV as an Interviewer. He is also making a video documentary called Evolution of Bodybuilding - The Movie" ^[2]

Personal life[link]

Ray married in 2003 and welcomed his first daughter, Asia Monet, into his family on August 10 of 2005. In 2008, Shawn and his wife Kristie welcomed their second daughter, Bella Blu, on April 30. In retirement, Ray has stayed involved with bodybuilding through "muscle camps," seminars, grand openings, and as a master of ceremonies for contests. Ray has Promoted the New York Pro contest in New York City.

Mr. Olympia contest history[link]

Ray competed in three different decades before retiring at age 36 in 2001. Although one of the most frequent competitors in the Mr. Olympia show, the winner's title eluded him for his entire career. Ray was a Top 5 Mr. Olympia Finalist for 12 Consecutive Years, a feat no other bodybuilder has duplicated.

In his entire career, Ray beat every competitor he met on stage at least once, with the exception of 8-Time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney and 6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates. At 5'6", 210 lbs, Ray was called a Giant Killer, having to give up at least 40 to 50 lbs and 4-5" to two of the sport's most prolific bodybuilders.

• 1988 13th Place
• 1990 3rd Place
• 1991 5th Place
• 1992 4th Place
• 1993 3rd Place
• 1994 2nd Place
• 1995 4th Place
• 1996 2nd Place
• 1997 3rd Place
• 1998 5th Place
• 1999 5th Place
• 2000 4th Place
• 2001 4th Place

Titles and honours[link]

• 1983 California Gold Cup
• 1984 Mr. Teenage Los Angeles AAU (Short & Overall)
• 1984 Teenage Mr. California (Middle & Overall)
• 1985 Teenage Mr. Orange County (Short & Overall)
• 1985 Teenage National Championships (Lightheavy & Overall)
• 1985 Jr. World Championships (Lightheavy & Overall)
• 1986 Jr. National Championships (2nd Place Light heavy)
• 1987 Mr. California (Lightheavy & Overall)
• 1987 National Championships (Lightheavy & Overall)
• 1990 Pro Ironman Champion
• 1990 Arnold Classic Champion (lost title due to failing drug test)
• 1991 Arnold Classic Champion
• Inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame of professional bodybuilding in January 2007.
• In October 2003, El Dorado High School inducted Shawn into its "Football Hall of Fame" In 1983, Shawn set the school's all-time Rushing record and record for Longest Run from Scrimmage (98 yrds), both of which still stand.

His Football Jersey and the NUMBER "1" have been retired and never worn again by an El Dorado Hawk to date.

References[link]

External links[link]

• The Shawn Ray Official website
• Career summary and interview
• Shawn Ray Gallery

Competition record
Men’s Bodybuilding
Competitor for  United States
NPC North American Championships
2nd	1991
1st	1992
Mr. Olympia
6th	1993
4th	1994
5th	1996
5th	1997
5th	1999
Arnold Classic
4th	1993
3rd	1996
5th	1996
6th	1997
Night of Champions
1st	1999
3rd	2000
6th	2002
Ironman Pro Invitational
4th	1993
2nd	1996
5th	1997

Paul Dillett (born April 12, 1965 in Montreal, Quebec) is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder. He resides in Toronto, Canada.

Biography[link]

Paul Dillett first competed in professional bodybuilding when he took second place in the heavyweight division of the 1991 North American Championships. His first Mr. Olympia was in 1993, where he placed 6th. In 1993, he competed in his first Ironman Pro Invitational, where he took fourth place.

Later the same year, he competed in his first Arnold Classic, placing fourth. In 1999, he competed in the Night of Champions competition, where he placed first. Paul has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding articles, including being featured on the cover of Muscular Development magazine.

At the Arnold in 1994, Dillett froze on stage, a result of cramping from dehydration. Four officials carried him off the stage, still in his pose.^[1][2]

Stats[link]

• Height: 6 ft 1 in
• Off season weight: 320 lb.
• Competition weight: 285 lb.

Contest history[link]

• 1991 North American Championships, Heavyweight, 2nd
• 1992 North American Championships, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
• 1993 Arnold Classic, 4th
• 1993 Ironman Pro Invitational, 4th
• 1993 Mr. Olympia, 6th
• 1994 Grand Prix England, 4th
• 1994 Grand Prix France (2), 2nd
• 1994 Grand Prix France, 1st
• 1994 Grand Prix Germany (2), 1st
• 1994 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd
• 1994 Grand Prix Italy, 2nd
• 1994 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd
• 1994 Mr. Olympia, 4th
• 1996 Arnold Classic, 3rd
• 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 3rd
• 1996 Grand Prix England, 3rd
• 1996 Grand Prix Germany, 4th
• 1996 Grand Prix Russia, 4th
• 1996 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd
• 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 2nd
• 1996 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd
• 1996 Mr. Olympia, 5th
• 1996 San Jose Pro Invitational, 2nd
• 1997 Arnold Classic, 6th
• 1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 6th
• 1997 Grand Prix England, 4th
• 1997 Grand Prix Finland, 5th
• 1997 Grand Prix Germany, 4th
• 1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 4th
• 1997 Grand Prix Russia, 5th
• 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 4th
• 1997 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
• 1997 Mr. Olympia, 5th
• 1997 San Jose Pro Invitational, 5th
• 1998 Mr. Olympia, Did not place
• 1999 Night of Champions, 1st
• 1999 Mr. Olympia, 7th
• 2000 Night of Champions, 3rd
• 2002 Night of Champions, 6th
• 2002 Southwest Pro Cup, 8th
• 2003 Grand Prix Hungary, 14th
• 2006 Montreal Pro, 10th

See also[link]

• List of male professional bodybuilders
• List of female professional bodybuilders

References[link]

External links[link]

• Paul Dillett Gallery

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