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.

Lee Priest

Biography

Lee one of the shortest, most powerful bodybuilders in the pros.

Lee Andrew Priest McCutcheon nicknamed "The Blond Myth" (born July 6, 1972 in Newcastle, Australia) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder.

Priest was raised together with his two-year older sister by their grandfather, who also plays football in Wallsend, Newcastle, Australia, where he attended Bjolsen VGS. Lee's mom was also a bodybuilding competitor, and once posed with Lee on stage. He married female bodybuilder Cathy Priest on July 1st, 2000.

In September 2006, Priest was suspended from the IFBB due to competing in a non-IFBB event at the time.

Priest was reinstated back in the IFBB in June 2008 to allow him a chance to qualify for the 2008 Mr. Olympia. But he did not compete that year, due to a failed drug test, and instead planned to comeback at the Australian IFBB Pro Grand Prix in 2009.

In February 2010 it was announced that Lee Priest will be working with 'Yoda' a.k.a. Neil Hill, who is a Bodybuilding nutrition expert based in Tenby, South Wales, United Kingdom.

Priest has his own supplement company called Assassin Nutrition.

Stats

# Name: Lee Priest

# Location: Newcastle, Australia

# Born: July 6, 1972

# Height: 5'5"

# Off Season Weight: 270-285 lbs.

# Competition Weight: 202-225 lbs.

Contest history

1989

Australian Championships - IFBB, Overall Winner

1990

Australian Championships - IFBB, Overall Winner

World Amateur Championships - IFBB, LightWeight, 4th

1993

Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB, 9th

1994

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 7th

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th

Night of Champions - IFBB, 12th

San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 7th

1995

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 9th

Florida Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 3rd

South Beach Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th

1996

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th

San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th

1997

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 7th

Grand Prix Czech Republic - IFBB, 5th

Grand Prix England - IFBB, 6th

Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, 9th

Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 3rd

Grand Prix Hungary - IFBB, 3rd

Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 9th

Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 3rd

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

Olympia - IFBB, 6th

San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th

1998

Olympia - IFBB, 7th

1999

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th

Olympia - IFBB, 8th

2000

Night of Champions - IFBB, 5th

Olympia - IFBB, 6th

2001

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 7th

2002

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 4th

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

Olympia - IFBB, 6th

San Francisco Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

Show of Strength Pro Championships - IFBB, 4th

2003

Olympia - IFBB, 15th

2004

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

San Francisco Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

2005

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 4th

Grand Prix Australia - IFBB, Winner

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

2006

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 6th

Grand Prix Australia - IFBB, 2nd

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

Night of Champions - PDI, Winner

Night of Champions Britain - PDI, Winner

Magazines

1993 October Num 136 Muscle Mag International

1994 September Vol 12, Num 7 Flex

1994 October Vol 55, Num 10 Muscle and Fitness

1995 July Vol 13, Num 6 Flex

1995 September Num 159 Muscle Mag International

1997 July Vol 15, Num 5 Flex

1997 December Vol 58, Num 12 Muscle and Fitness

1998 April Vol 16, Num 2 Flex

1999 April Vol 17, Num 2 Flex

2000 April Vol 18, Num 2 Flex

2000 December Vol 18, Num 10 Flex

2001 June Vol 60, Num 6 IronMan

2002 April Vol 39, Num 4 Muscular Development

2002 August Num 242 Muscle Mag International

2003 June Vol 21, Num 4 Flex

2003 October Vol 40, Num 10 Muscular Development

2004 June Vol 7, Num 4 Planet Muscle

2004 July Vol 22, Num 5 Flex

2004 July Vol 41, Num 7 Muscular Development

2004 October Vol 41, Num 10 Muscular Development

2004 November Vol 7, Num 6 Planet Muscle

2004 December Vol 41, Num 12 Muscular Development

2005 July Vol 42, Num 7 Muscular Development

2005 November Vol 42, Num 11 Muscular Development

2006 May Vol 65, Num 5 IronMan

2006 May Vol 43, Num 5 Muscular Development

2006 July Vol 43, Num 7 Muscular Development

2007 May Num 300 Muscle Mag International

2008 September Num 316 Muscle Mag International

2008 October Vol 45, Num 10 Muscular Development

2009 May Vol 46, Num 5 Muscular Development

Presentation by lee

First Bodybuilding Contest: The 1986 Sydney Bodybuilding Classic

Major Wins: I won the Mr. Australia three times - 1989, '90 and '91.

Highlight of Career: Placing sixth at the 1997 Olympia at the tender age of 25.

Biggest Disappointment of Career: Having to cut out KFC at contest time. As to having my placing changed at the 1997 Mr. O, I don't worry about that stuff, shit happens.

Role Models in Bodybuilding: Dorian Yates, Paul Dillett, and Nasser El Sonbaty, I have a lot for the guys with the freakier physiques and that's what I want to emulate.

Bodybuilders Whose Personalites You Most Admire: Paul Dillett, Mike Matarazzo, Tom Platz.

Least-favourite Exercise: All of them.

Favourite Exercise: I don't have any.

Long-Term Personal Ambition: To live long enough to see a bodybuilding show judged correctly.

Long-Term Bodybuilding Ambition: To do the best I can and to get progressively bigger.

Best Bodypart: My Heart.

Worst: My whole body; that's why I keep training hard to improve.

What You Would Be If Not A Bodybuilder: A mortician. It's steady work, especially in Los Angeles.

Possession You Prize Above All Others: My life.

Idea of a Perfect Vacation: Going to any place with no gym or junk food.

Favourite Car: BMW 850i - the car I drive. Hummers and Lamborghinis are not bad at all.

Favourite Binge-Out Treat: KFC, Chinese Food and Ice-Cream bars.

Favourite Food: Junk Food!

Favourite Musician:I like love songs and ballads. Celine Dion is a good example of a singer who I enjoy listening too.

Favourite Book: Whatever is sitting beside the toilet when I visit.

Favourite City: Metropolis

Favourite Comedian: Adam Sandler is pretty funny. I like comedians who are rude and disgusting.

Favourite TV Programmes: Days of Our Lives and any TV talk show.

Trait you Admire in Yourself: My sense of humour.

Traits you Admire in Others: Honesty, and a good sense of humour.

Lee Priest has been hit with an IFBB fine of nearly $12,000 in response to his withdrawal from the Arnold Classic and comments elsewhere that a bodybuilder has to "sleep with officials" to do well in contests. Agree? Until the fine is paid, the 1998 Mr. 0 Seventh Place finisher will not be allowed to compete in IFBB contests.

Lou Ferrigon

BIOGRAPHY

Lou Ferrigno was born in the year 1951 on November 9th. He was born in Brooklyn, USA. He has been very popular for the roles that he has played on television.

He has also acted in many Hollywood movies. Some of the shows that Ferrigno acted in are The Incredible Hulk, this became very popular.

He played the main character in this serial. Other shows are Pumping Iron, Sindbad of the Seven Seas, Hercules etc.

When Lou was thirteen years old he suffered from an ear infection because of which he lost eighty percent of this hearing power. He then concentrated on bodybuilding.

He educated from the Brooklyn Technical High School in the year 1969. In the year 1973, Ferrigno won the title of IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe. He also participated in the Mr. Olympia contest and stood second.

Lou Ferrigno weighs around 285 lbs and his height is 6.5 inches. He was one among the best bodybuilders at one time. This is because of his height. He wed Susan Groff in the year 1978. But they parted ways in a year’s time. Later in the year 1980 he got married to Carla Green who was a psychotherapist. He was blessed with three children. They are named Shanna, Louis and Brent.

Ferrigno got an opportunity to play himself in the serial, The King of Queens which started in the year 2000. It went on till the year 2007. He has also been seen on advertisements and has given guest appearances in some roles. He was elected as the Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in the year 2006 on February 13th.

He has started his own business of fitness equipments. The company is called Ferrigno Fitness. Even today, he is very fond of bodybuilding and is has kept up the mark. Some movies that Lou Ferrigno has acted in are Surge of Power, The Naked Truth, The Adventures of Hercules, Pumping Iron, The Godson, The Death of the Incredible Hulk, The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, and Hercules in the year 1983 etc.

Being partially deaf did not deter Ferrigno at all. He was more motivated to build his body. This was beneficial for him as he won many awards in competitions and got roles to act in television serials and so also in movies. His father and mother that are Matthew Ferrigno and Victoria Ferrigno were together seen in the documentary the Pumping Iron. He turned out to be a successful actor and bodybuilder.

Contests History

* 1971 Pro Mr. America — WBBG, Teen 1st

* 1971 Teen Mr. America — AAU, 4th, Most Muscular 5th

* 1972 Pro Mr. America — WBBG, 2nd

* 1972 NABBA Mr. Universe, Tall 2nd

* 1973 IFBB Mr. America, Overall Winner

* 1973 IFBB Mr. Universe, Tall 1st, Overall Winner

* 1974 IFBB Mr. International

* 1974 IFBB Mr. Universe, Tall 1st, Overall Winner

* 1974 Mr. Olympia, Heavyweight 2nd

* 1975 Mr. Olympia, Tall class, 3rd place

* 1992 Mr. Olympia, 12th

* 1993 Mr. Olympia, 10th

* 1994 Olympia Masters, 2nd

Rich Gaspari

Stats

Name: Rich Gaspari

Location: New Jersey (USA)

Born: May, 16th 1963

Height: 5' 9"

Off Season Weight: 245 lbs

Competition Weight: 225 lbs

Best win IFBB Mr. Olympia Runner-up, three times, 1986, 1987, 1988

Active Retired 1996

BIOGRAPHY

Rich Gaspari (born May 16, 1963) is a former professional bodybuilder from 1980s and early 1990s. Gaspari was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2004.

Like many former and current bodybuilders, Rich started his own supplement company. The company was formed in 2001. The company's products include "IntraPro", "SuperPump250", and "SizeOn", three popular bodybuilding supplements

Competition history

* 1983 NPC Junior Nationals Overall Winner

* 1983 NPC Junior Nationals HeavyWeight, 1st

* 1983 NPC Nationals HeavyWeight, 5th

* 1984 NPC Nationals Light-HeavyWeight, 1st

* 1984 World IFBB Amateur Championships Light-HeavyWeight, 1st

* 1985 IFBB Night of Champions 2nd

* 1985 IFBB Mr. Olympia 3rd

* 1986 IFBB Los Angeles Pro Championships Winner

* 1986 IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd

* 1986 IFBB World Pro Championships Winner

* 1987 IFBB Grand Prix France Winner

* 1987 IFBB Grand Prix Germany 2nd

* 1987 IFBB Grand Prix Germany (2) Winner

* 1987 IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd

* 1988 IFBB Grand Prix England 2nd

* 1988 IFBB Grand Prix France Winner

* 1988 IFBB Grand Prix Germany Winner

* 1988 IFBB Grand Prix Greece 2nd

* 1988 IFBB Grand Prix Italy Winner

* 1988 IFBB Grand Prix Spain (2) 2nd

* 1988 IFBB Grand Prix Spain Winner

* 1988 IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd

* 1989 IFBB Arnold Classic Winner

* 1989 IFBB Mr. Olympia 4th

* 1990 IFBB Mr. Olympia 5th

* 1991 IFBB Arnold Classic 7th

* 1991 IFBB Mr. Olympia 10th

* 1992 IFBB Arnold Classic 13th

* 1994 IFBB Chicago Pro Invitational 16th

* 1994 IFBB Niagara Falls Pro Invitational 15th

* 1994 IFBBNight of Champions- Did not place

* 1995 IFBB Canada Pro Cup 5th

* 1995 IFBB Night of Champions 12th

* 1996 IFBB Canada Pro Cup 11th

* 1996 IFBB Florida Pro Invitational 12th

* 1996 IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational 16th

Flex Wheeler

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


STAT

Birth August 23, 1965 (1965-08-23) (age 45)
Fresno, California, United States

Height 5'9"

Weight (In Season) 210-225 lbs.(106 kg)
(Off-Season) 265-275 lbs. (122 kg)

Best win IFBB Arnold Classic Champion, 1993, 1997, 1998, and 2000

Active Retired 2001


BIOGRAPHY

Flex Wheeler was born in the year 1965 on august 23rd. he was born in Fresno, California, USA. His real name is Kenneth Wheeler.

He is five feet nine inches tall and weighs 235 lbs during competitions and 275 lbs in other seasons. His arms measure 22 inches.

As a teenager Wheeler always wanted to get into martial arts. This led him to bodybuilding. He started his career working for the police force. He then opted to full time bodybuilding.

This is where he earned the name Flex. He started participating in event from 1983 but it was in the year 1989 that he actually won the title NPC Mr. California. He has won the Pro winner five times and the Arnold Classic four times.

In the year 1994, Wheeler met with an accident and was to be paralyzed for the rest of his life. But he was very determined to stand up on his own feet. He started working out right from the beginning and was cured quiet early. In the year 1999, he was diagnosed with Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. This is a type of a disease in the kidney. He then retired in the year 2002. A kidney transplant was done in the year 2003.

After retiring Wheeler again concentrated on what he first wanted to do that is martial arts. Kemp-Kwon-Do is what he is specialized in. in the Arnold Classic Wheeler demonstrated his fights.

Some of the contest won by Wheeler is AAU Teen Mr. America, NPC California championship, NPC USA Championship, IFBB Iron man Pro Invitational, IFBB Arnold Classic, IFBB Night of the Champions, IFBB Florida cup Pro, IFBB San Jose Pro, IFBB Hungarian Grand Prix. Some other contests where he participated are, IFBB Mr. Olympia, IFBB Grand Prix England, IFBB Canada Pro Classic, IFBB Grand Prix Spain, NPC Nationals etc.

Flex is also called as The Sultan of Symmetry. This is because of his excellent body and because he is a thorough professional. He has been regarded as being rude and over confident on stage at times. He is a strong man and works out for his body on a daily basis.

Currently he is concentrating on martial arts and is doing well in it. Bodybuilding has been a passion for him and he has lived for it all his life. It was also said that the muscles of Wheeler were because of genetic mutation.

Wheeler is a fighter as he had the capacity to fight all his problems and resolve them. The major problem was his accident that would have left him bed ridden for life. But he did not lose faith and had good will power which was why he was able to stand up again.

Competitive history
* 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