Lee Haney (born November 11, 1959) is an American former professional bodybuilder.[2] Haney shares the all-time record for most Mr. Olympia titles at eight with Ronnie Coleman.[3] The winner of the Mr. Olympia title for eight consecutive years, he is widely regarded as among the greatest professional bodybuilders of all time.[4] From 1999 to 2002, he served as chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. In 2014, he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.
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| Born | November 11, 1959 Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) (Contest) 265 lb (120 kg) (Off season)[1] |
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| Predecessor | Samir Bannout |
| Successor | Dorian Yates |
Biography
editHaney grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina.[5] He is a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College, where he earned a degree in youth counseling.[6] He married Irish model Shirley Draper Haney in 2003 after dating for three years. They had a son, born in 2003, and a daughter in 2005. The family resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
President Bill Clinton appointed Haney chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.[7] A devout born again Christian, Haney has his own program on the Trinity Broadcasting Network called "TotaLee Fit with Lee Haney,"[8] where he is usually joined by famous Christian sportsmen, and on occasion his wife. On the show he teaches the importance of both physical and spiritual growth. One of his most famous quotes is that we should "train to stimulate, not annihilate."
In 2014, Haney was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.[9]
Stats
edit- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Off Season Weight: 275–285 pounds (125–129 kg)
- Competition Weight: 230 pounds (104 kg)–260 pounds (118 kg) [10][11]
- Chest size: 56 in (142 cm)[12]
- Neck size: 20 in (51 cm)
- Arm Size: 21 in (53 cm)
- Waist: 32.5 in (83 cm)
- Thigh Size: 30 in (76.2 cm)
- Calf Size: 20 in (50.8 cm)
Bodybuilding titles
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- 1979 Teen Mr. America
- 1979 Teen Mr. America Tall, 1st
- 1982 Junior Nationals Heavyweight & Overall, 1st
- 1982 Nationals Heavyweight & Overall, 1st
- 1982 World Amateur Championships Heavyweight, 1st
- 1983 Grand Prix England, 2nd
- 1983 Grand Prix Las Vegas, 1st
- 1983 Grand Prix Sweden, 2nd
- 1983 Grand Prix Switzerland, 3rd
- 1983 Night of Champions, 1st
- 1983 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
- 1983 World Pro Championships, 3rd
- 1984 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1985 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1986 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1987 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1987 Grand Prix Germany (II), 1st
- 1988 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1989 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1990 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1991 Mr. Olympia, 1st
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Lee Haney - Greatest Physiques". greatestphysiques.com. October 15, 2016.
- ^ Krasniewicz, Louise; Blitz, Michael (2006). Arnold Schwarzenegger: A Biography. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 29–. ISBN 9780313338106. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- ^ Mr Olympia Winners MrOlympia.com. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ https://londonreal.tv/lee-haney-8-time-mr-olympia-how-i-became-the-greatest-bodybuilder-on-the-planet/
- ^ John Hansen. "The Bodybuilding Legends Show #14 - Lee Haney Interview, Part One". Archived from the original on December 11, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Lee Haney Pro Bodybuilding Profile". Bodybuilding.com. October 11, 2015.
- ^ History of the Council.
- ^ TotaLee Fit: with Lee Haney (TV Series 1997-) Internet Movie Database. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ Dr. Robert Goldman (March 11, 2014). "2014 International Sports Hall of Fame Inductees". www.sportshof.org. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com.[dead link]
- ^ "Lee Haney, A New King Arrives, Part 1". Old School Labs. August 19, 2015.
- ^ "Lee Haney".
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