Chris Cormi

Chris Cormier (born Broderick Christopher Cormier August 19, 1967 in Palm Springs, California) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder.

STAT

Nickname: The Real Deal

Born: August 19, 1967

Birthplace: Palm Springs, California, USA

Residence: Las vegas, Nevada, USA

Height: 5' 9"

Offseason Weight: 285 lbs

Competition Weight: 252 lbs

Arms: 22"

Chest: 52"

Waist: 32"

Thighs: 33"

Calves: 21"

Cormier's first Mr. Olympia came in 1994, where he placed 6th. The same year he also participated in his first Arnold Classic and the Ironman Pro Invitational, where he placed 4th and 2nd respectively. In 1995 he competed in his first Night of Champions tournament (now called The New York Pro), where he placed 6th. Chris has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines, including being featured on the cover of Muscular Development magazine.

In mid-2006 Cormier was hospitalized with an infected spine, resulting from a bodybuilding-related injury before he was due to train with veteran English bodybuilder and ex Mr-Olympia, Dorian Yates. He has started his recovery, which includes extensive physiotherapy.He is presently living in Derry City, Ireland.

Competition History

* 1987 NPC Teen Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1st

* 1991 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 4th

* 1993 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall

* 1994 Arnold Classic, 4th

* 1994 Grand Prix France, 7th

* 1994 Grand Prix Germany, 6th

* 1994 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd

* 1994 Mr. Olympia, 6th

* 1995 Grand Prix England, 5th

* 1995 Grand Prix France, 5th

* 1995 Grand Prix Germany, 4th

* 1995 Grand Prix Russia, 5th

* 1995 Grand Prix Spain, 4th

* 1995 Grand Prix Ukraine, 4th

* 1995 Night of Champions, 4th

* 1995 Mr. Olympia, 6th

* 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 8th

* 1996 Grand Prix England, 8th

* 1996 Grand Prix Germany, 7th

* 1996 Grand Prix Russia, 8th

* 1996 Grand Prix Spain, 8th

* 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 8th

* 1996 Mr. Olympia, 7th

* 1997 Canada Pro Cup, 3rd

* 1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix England, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Finland, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Germany, 6th

* 1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 8th

* 1997 Grand Prix Russia, 4th

* 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 6th

* 1997 Night of Champions, 1st

* 1997 Mr. Olympia, 8th

* 1997 Toronto Pro Invitational, 3rd

* 1998 Arnold Classic, 5th

* 1998 Grand Prix Finland, 4th

* 1998 Grand Prix Germany, 4th

* 1998 Mr. Olympia, 6th

* 1999 Arnold Classic, 3rd

* 1999 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st

* 1999 Mr. Olympia, 3rd

* 2000 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2000 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st

* 2001 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2001 Grand Prix Australia, 1st

* 2001 Grand Prix England, 2nd

* 2001 Grand Prix Hungary, 2nd

* 2001 Grand Prix New Zealand, 2nd

* 2001 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st

* 2001 Mr. Olympia, 5th

* 2001 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st

* 2002 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2002 Grand Prix Australia, 1st

* 2002 Grand Prix Austria, 1st

* 2002 Grand Prix England, 3rd

* 2002 Grand Prix Holland, 2nd

* 2002 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st

* 2002 Mr. Olympia, 3rd

* 2002 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 2nd

* 2002 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 3rd

* 2003 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2003 Grand Prix Australia, 1st

* 2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 2nd

* 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 7th

* 2004 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2004 Grand Prix Australia, 2nd

* 2004 Grand Prix England, 2nd

* 2004 Grand Prix Holland, 2nd

* 2004 Mr. Olympia, 7th

* 2005 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2005 Grand Prix Australia, 2nd

* 2005 Mr. Olympia, 13th

* 2005 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st

* 2007 IFBB Montreal Pro Classic, 4th

Biography
Chris Cormier The Real Deal currently ranks among the best professional bodybuilders and top Mr. Olympia contenders in the world today. He always manages to capture the attention of the pro-circuit judges and legions of fans with his enormous size, near-perfect symmetry, superb definition, and personable smile. Since he started using MuscleTech supplements, Chris has made significant improvements to his already-awesome frame. "I've noticed a great deal of improvement already [after only three months on MuscleTech supplements].

Chris says. "I was really happy. I was pretty surprised at how quickly my body started improving, especially in terms of bodyfat and muscle fullness. I think I'm going to be more effective when it comes to muscularity, fullness, and just my overall look." Chris Cormier is good friends with pro bodybuilder Flex Wheeler and is one of the best ranked bodybuilders around!

Chris has been featured in many fitness and magazine articles, including being featured on the cover of Muscular Development magazine. In mid-2006 Cormier was hospitalised with an infected spine, resulting from a bodybulding-related injury during a hardcore back training session with veteran English bodybuilder and ex Mr-Olympia, Dorian Yates. As of August, he has started his recovery, which includes extensive physiotherapy. He currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cormier was mentioned frequently in the Denzel Washington film John Q, as the favorite athlete of the main character's son.