I would say $100,000 worth is dealing big time. In 1983, Haney competed at the Olympia and placed third in his first appearance at the prestigious competition. Matthew is an America Council On Exercise (ACE) certified fitness professional who has had a passion for fitness since elementary school and continues to research and learn how to build muscle effectively through training and diet. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Many of those athletes graduated to successful careers in the IFBB Professional League. Marion Benton was arrested in February 2002 and charged with trafficking cocaine and possession of an unlawful prescription over 100 doses. Has one older brother, and two younger sisters. And although he was certainly talented at football, he just wasn't as passionate about it as he was the sport of bodybuilding. Roy also has never eaten any meat in his life. And just think he could face additional charges because of the gun he had at his home(which probably had nothing to do with the roids). 2,935 likes. Find courses and course info - across the U.S. and Canada Read the latest SCJGA news Season standings and stats. List your product/business with us and get fitness gear as well. He posted a $6,565 bond at 5:30 p.m. and was released, prison officials said. Haney was Inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2011 and the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. Lee Haney started his professional bodybuilding career in 1975. When was the last time you needed Grays Anatomy to understand your trainers vocabulary? No competitor in bodybuilding, male or female, has held as many Olympia wins as Iris Kyle. Candice Lewis-Carter has been a consistent presence on the figure stage for years and is used to her name being considered a favorite in any contest she enters. Obedience. "Even if you're not an NGA athlete, take a minute to watch the video to the left. You are using an out of date browser. OMAR TAYLOR - BODY BUILDER. Carolina Bodybuilding's foundation started from my passion for the sport of bodybuilding. He held the title until 2006, when he was finally defeated by Jay Cutler. Lee Haney (AKA. Stronger, faster, and greater endurance since training with Ken Taylor! We also post show results in the NGA NATURALmag, The National Gym Association, Inc. (NGA) magazine. It is a moving tribute to Andrew from his dedicated wife, Francine. So you see. He also loves to help others to achieve their fitness goals and spread the knowledge where needed. I believe in Ken, and if you want to get better, you should too. He was also nicknamed "Mr. Lifestyle" because of his commitment to bodybuilding, and he's continued to live up to the title for decades. Structure. Online Coaching available and Fitness & Weight Loss pointers too. Haney, who holds the all-time record for the most Mr. Olympia titles with eight, is regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders to ever grace the stage. We look forward to speaking with you soon. Roy has sung in many operas, plays the piano and the harmonica. His feats of strength, such as bench pressing 500 pounds for 6 reps and squatting 800 pounds for a double, are still talked about to this day, and his catch phrases are an essential part of any serious lifter's vocabulary. Away from fitness, she has established the Cydney Gillon Scholarship, which helps students in high school successfully transition to college. And now, 50 years into the game, Robinson is still undeniably jacked. Rogers told him, kid you have one of the most balanced physiques I have ever seen. While there are countless impressive and important bodybuilders and physique athletes of color worldwide, we are limiting this list to African Americans. Tsunami Bar Sports Fitness, Chief Biomechanist, Founder, Power Golf Sport Specific Elite Conditioning, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Trainer, Bodybuilding Champion, Top 5 Mr. USA, Mr. South Carolina 1984, Mr. Collegiate USA + 13 additional titles, Power Lifting + Olympic-style training for 9 years, University of South Carolina (USC) Sport Specific Strength + Conditioning Director, Physical Education Certification for Adaptive Children, Special Needs, USC (1990). From USC Sport Specific Strength + Conditioning Director across all sports - volleyball, track & field, golf, tennis, football, swimming and beyond, to Titlest Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Trainer, Kens professional trajectory is as broad and powerful as his personal conditioning spectrum. My body is in the best physical condition it has been since my early 20's. He won the prestigious title of Mr. Olympia a record eight times (tied with Ronnie Coleman) from 1984-1991. He's sculpted one of the greatest physiques in the industry; and is among the best role-models the sport has ever seen. I think that dollar amount is typical overinflating BS. Lee Haney is considered one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. Later still, Morris became a strict vegan, and at age 78, he even posed nude in a PETA advertisement in support of veganism, mimicking Rodin's famous sculpture The Thinker. NGA Ed Cole Pro Classic; Wilkes-Barre, PA; April 28th, NGA 3rd Annual PRO/AM Rocky's NEO Championships; Columbiana, OH; April 21th, NGA Mr. Anthracite & Mr. Coal Natural Championships; Pottsville, PA; April 14th, NGA Cincinnati Natural Championships; Middletown, OH; April 7th, NGA Natural Tri-State Championships; Bloomfield, NJ; March 24th, NGA 43rd Annual Mount Rogers Championships, NGA 7th Annual Mid Atlantic PRO Blowout; Woodbridge, VA; November 18th, NGA PRO/AM Universe Championships; Coral Springs, FL; November 11th, NGA American Natural Championships; Coral Springs, FL; November 11th, NGA PRO World Championships, NGA NJ State Open; Bloomfield, NJ; November 4th, NGA Central Florida Fall Classic; Orlando, FL; October 28th, NGA PRO/AM Natural Peoria Championships; Peoria, IL; October 28th, NGA Red Rose City Natural Championships; Lancaster, NC; October 21st, NGA Monster Mash Natural; Middletown, OH; October 21st, NGA Thunder Classic; DeLand, FL; October 14th, NGA PRO/AM 5th Annual Dream Bodies Classic; Toledo, OH; October 14th, NGA 7th Annual Florida State Natural Championships; Ormond Beach, FL; October 7th, NGA PRO/AM Bluegrass Bodybuilding Championships; Lexington, KY; October 7th, NGA Natural Northern States Pro Qualifier; Ogden, UT; September 30th, NGA PRO/AM Natural Olympian; Rohnert, CA; September 23rd, NGA Natural East Coast Natural PRO/AM Championships; State College, PA; September 23rd, NGA PRO/AM South Florida Hammer Championships; Hollywood, FL; September 23rd, NGA Natural Eastern Classic Bodybuilding; Nutley, NJ; September 16rd, NGA Texas Punisher Bodybuilding Classic & Fit Expo; Mt. I pulled the wheel barrel and as I got close to it, it had a horrible odor. I think that dollar amount is typical overinflating BS. May 19th, NGA / FIBBN North Italy Selection; Torino, ITALY; May 19th, NGA PRO/AM Toledo Glass Scepter; Maumee, OH; May 19th, NGA 26th Annual Northwest Natural NGA PRO Atlas Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships; Boise, ID; May 19th, NGA Seattle Natural PRO/AM Championships; Seattle, WA; May 19th, NGA PRO/AM Abraham Fitness Championships; Coral Springs, FL; May 19th, NGA PRO/AM Garden State Classic; Bloomfield, NJ; May 12th, NGA PRO/AM Kentucky Natural Classic; Lexington, KY; May 12th, NGA Natural Utah Championships; Washington Terrace, UT; May 5th, NGA 18th PRO/AM Mr. & Mrs. Natural Philiadelphia Championships; Philiadelphia, PA; May 5th, NGA Gator Classic Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships; Ormand Beach, FL; May 5th, NGA PRO/AM Heart of America/JT Natural Classic Championships; Peoria, IL; May 5th, NGA North American Championships In 1988 he became the Jr. Mr. South Carolina Bodybuilding Champion, and national qualifier. ', "HAVING THE TALENT TO WANT TO TRAIN HARDER AND BE EXTRAORDINARY IS THE TALENT. He went on to run supplement stores in later years. 1998 Mr. Annapolis 190 8th men tall ; Discipline. Read more. Below, I have listed achievements from my bodybuilding and powerlifting career. Furthermore, a busy Executive, Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, and Carolina Bodybuilding Magazine. The only men he was never able to defeat onstage were Haney and Yates. At one point, President Bill Clinton appointed him as chairman of the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. His rise to the top started with a pair of sand-filled, plastic dumbells from a department store. Roy has sang with the San Francisco Light Opera, and the Canadian Light Opera. For 14 years, from 1974-88, the so-called "Nice Guy of Bodybuilding" worked as Elton John's personal bodyguard, during which time he transitioned into a vegetarian lifestylethe nutritional approach that fueled his Masters Olympia win. Born Nov 11, 1959 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. They should go after the crack and dope dealers that are selling their drugs to kids at the play ground. Shawn Ray was a teen sensation who evolved into one of the top contenders for the Olympia in the 1990s, which is considered by many fans to be the most competitive decade in the sport's history. Natural Bodybuilding Championships;Baraboo, WI; October 5th, NGA Bluegrass BB Championships; Lexington, KY; September 28th, NGA Thunder Classic; DeLand, FL; September 21st, NGA East Coast Natural PRO/AM Championships; State College, PA; September 21st, NGA Natural Olympian PRO/AM, Folsom, CA; September 15th, NGA Texas Punisher Bodybuilding Classic & Fit Expo; Mt. Copyright They also said that living a healthy lifestyle, never having an alcohol drink, never having smoked and clear from any other illnessis what helped save my life. Before the gym closures of 2020, he could still be seen in Gold's Gym Venice every day, training hard at nearly 75 years old. Western Kentucky Natural Classic; Owensboro, KY; August 20th, 2016 NGA PRO/AM No other competitor has won the Olympia in his or her debut appearance since. What Haney was to men's bodybuilding, Lenda Murray was the equivalent on the women's side of the sport. Excelled in football when he was a teenager. (Columbia) March 27, 2003 - A former South Carolina bodybuilding champion has been sentenced in connection with a drug bust last year. Carolina NPC Leadership Since 1982, the top athletes in bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini and physique have started their careers in the NPC. North and South Carolina Bodybuilders and Fitness Community! A group of like 8-12 doctors surrounded my hospital bed and after about an hour of being at the hospital they transferred me to ICU with oxygen mask needing about 90% oxygen and a diagnosis of Legionnaires Pneumonia. Although I don't juice, I would much rather they focus on the three drug dealers two blocks from my house that practically have a shingle up on the corner than this poor schmuck. What is the Weight Loss Goal and How Much Exercise to Achieve. Trevose/Feasterville, PA; July 13th, NGA Ultimate Fitness Championships Lee Haney is a retired professional bodybuilder from the United States. FRANKIE Williams - FIGURE COMPETITOR. The calves in particular, are one body part that he feels need to be trained heavy and frequently, since they are considered a very stubborn muscle group. These physique athletes set the bar in their sports and provided inspiration for millions of people. That means some otherwise worthy namesSerge Nubret and Sergio Oliva, for examplearen't on the list. He got a weight set at age 12 as a Christmas present and used it for a while to improve his physique. (Columbia) March 27, 2003 - A former South Carolina bodybuilding champion has been sentenced in connection with a drug bust last year. In 1982, an unknown giant waited in the wings, ready to ascend to the throne of Mr. Olympia. Carolina Bodybuilding All Rights Reserved by Carolina Bodybuilding LLC, Look for our upcoming Podcast and Contest Live Streams coming soon. Haney competed in his first show, the 1975 Mr. South Carolina show, at just 16 years old. Lee Haney was the first completely dominant Olympia competitor of the post-Arnold era. Haney competed in his first show, the 1975 Mr. South Carolina show, at just 16 years old. he flexed at 16 in the Mr. South carolina and racked up his first wins, Mr. palmetto and Mr. South, when 18. He finished third in the 2020 Olympia and sits tied with Schwarzenegger for the second-most wins of all time, behind Haney and Coleman. Lee was a former Teenage Mr. America winner and he placed fourth in the competitive . For building the calf muscles, the standing toe/calf raise was his favorite movement. As an image conscious, fitness enthusiast, and Mr. 1990 NPC North Carolina title holder, I had the vision to give every competitor a lasting and memorable imprint of their life in fitness. Then, Lee appeared on the stage wearing supermarket underwear. She also focuses on helping mentor and train other women to become successful through her business Next-Level Lifting. In 1977, Haney earned a football scholarship to college. As far as fruits, hed have pineapple twice a day for the anti-inflammatory properties which helps to support the joints. I would recommend and encourage all to participate in any and all of KTs programs. Among her 13 pro titles are the Figure International title wins in 2017 and 2018. Throughout its history, the Mr. Olympia title has been held by men of different backgrounds from all over the world. In 1975, he won the Mr. America, Mr. World, and Mr. Universe pro titles in the same season. His passion for fitness and training has taken him around the world and placed him on the champions podium in American Karate, Body Building, Weight Lifting, and most recently Golf as a TPI Certified Instructor and 12-time SCGA champion. For two days, I was hand fed high protein based meals and jugged down plenty of water, along with back patting techniques every 15-30 minutes. Bodybuilders of color have been integral to the development of their sports, and of lifting culture more generally, for decades. Haney utilized the leg press to isolate the thigh muscles. . If it werent for the amazing team of doctors, nurses, respiratory techs, dietitian at Duke Hospital; my will to live and living a healthy lifestyleI wouldnt be here. I got home and noticed it sitting out there. Her seventeen overall titles as a professional makes her the most successful female pro bodybuilder ever. Squats are unmatched simply due to the overall muscle-building potential that this exercise offers for the entire lower body. He took some time off from competition while continuing to improve and in 1982, he won the Junior Nationals Heavyweight and Overall, Nationals Heavyweight & Overall, and World Amateur Championships Heavyweight. Because of his encouragement and professional training, I am able to compete with people half my age. Hes made me the best that I have ever been. This is an example of a leg workout that Haney would do during his competition days. One of the things that I see thats sort of off balance now is that athletes dont give enough time to bringing about growth and muscle maturity in the different body parts.. She is a ten-time Ms. Olympia winner, and retired with the title in her possession after her 2014 win. He was the first Olympia champion of the social media era, and by appearing offstage on ESPN, WWE, Bloomberg News, and in the film "Generation Iron," he helped bring more awareness to bodybuilding and fitness. With his peerless stomach vacuum and perfectly geometrical afro, Robinson is an indispensable part of the story of bodybuilding's Golden Age. Although, they didnt have the same technology that modern gyms have. Believe it or not, it was my healthy lifestyle and my knowledge as bodybuilder that, I strongly believe, helped saved my life. Thank you! He didnt place but it definitely sparked a further desire to compete. The expertise and the intensity that Ken brings to workouts are infectious. You can be one of the greatest bodybuilders in the world if you put your mind to it. Hands down, Ken Taylor is the best in the business! In each issue we will share stories of extreme accomplishments, training tips, NGA contest results, competition strategies, and many other avenues for a healthy lifestyle. In 2013, on a hot summer day in July, I left some grass clippings in a wheel barrel outside next to the garage to take a break. Contests include the 1979 AAU Teenage America 1st; 1980 Mr. USA 4th HW; 1982 Atlantic USA 1st; 1982 NPC Junior Nationals 1st HW & Overall; 1982 NPC Nationals 1st HW & overall; 1982 Mr. Universe 1st; 1983 Pro World 3rd; 1983 Night of Champions 1st; 1983 Mr. Olympia 3rd; 1983 Grand Prix Switzerland 3rd; 1983 Grand Prix Sweden 2nd; 1983 Grand Prix World 2nd; 1983 Grand Prix Caesars 1st; 1984 Mr. Olympia 1st; 1985 Mr. Olympia 1st; 1986 Mr. Olympia 1st; 1987 Mr. Olympia 1st; 1987 Grand Prix Essen 1st; 1988 Mr. Olympia 1st; 1989 Mr. Olympia 1st; 1990 Mr. Olympia 1st;1991 Mr. Olympia 1st . VIEW ALL SHOWS Concept by Jigshaw + WebDesign by CalliopePIM. Congratulations to all our 2021 NGA Athletes! By the time we got to the hospital, I was struggling to breathe. He broke another major barrier in the sport, as well, as the first openly gay man to win the title. Haney retired after his eighth win in 1991, which broke Schwarzenegger's record of seven titles. He has served the health and fitness industry for over 33 years. For just a few examples, Sergio Oliva was from Cuba, Arnold Schwarzenegger came to America from Austria, and Samir Bannout hailed from Lebanon. He referred to the sweet potato as the perfect energy food. He was sixteen years old during that time. November 15, 2014 Francine Bostinto surprised her husband Andy with her tribute video to mark the 35th anniversary of the NGA. He was the first Olympia champion of the social media era, and by appearing offstage on ESPN, WWE, Bloomberg News, and in the film "Generation Iron," he helped bring more awareness to bodybuilding and fitness. Carolina Bodybuildings foundation started from my passion for the sport of bodybuilding. List your products and/or service with us to maximize your business. Coming Soon. BODYBUILDING, FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WEIGHT LOSS, AND MORE! She placed second at the Olympia in 2018 and retired from competition that same year to start her family. Feature Competitors and Guest Interviews from a wide range of topics. Haney always focused on good nutrition and never allowed himself to gain more than 20-30 pounds during the off-season. Plus, the leg extension is an effective quad-building exercise. Available in Print CopyorDigital. As I dumped it, it made a hissing-like noise and a cloud of steam just engulfed meI felt like it took the breath out of me and at the same time I tried to take a deep breath. Carolina Bodybuilding LLC Butch has a background in Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer, internships at Myrtle Beach High School in Myrtle Beach, SC and Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. For me, someone who does not enjoy fitness naturally, he has made a world of difference in my health, appearance and quality of life. Congratulations to everyone! "I was hooked for life," he says. It started as my way to give back to a sport that helped save my life. However, our reviews are based on well research backed analysis. NGA PRO United States; Coral Springs, FL; June 29th, NGA PRO/AM Royal Cup Classic Natural Championships; Lancaster, PA; June 15th, NGA Natural Utah Championships; Ogden, UT; June 1st, NGA/FIBBN North Italy Selection; Torino, Italy; May 25th, NGA Santa Rose Natural Classic; Santa Rosa, CA; May 25th, NGA PRO/AM Texas State BB Championships; Longview, TX; May 18th, NGA PRO/AM Toledo Glass Scepter; Maumee, OH; May 18th, NGA Gator Classic; Ormond Beach, FL; May 11th, NGA 19th Annual PRO/AM TALENT IS IN THE WORK ETHIC, ATTITUDE AND APTITUDE TO BE ABLE TO WANT TO WORK HARD.". He knows how hard and when to push. var theDate=new Date() A former track star in college, she also showed she could do more than pose when she appeared on the reality TV show "Survivor." He admired the likes of Hercules from Greek mythology, Samson (bible figure), and as he learned more about bodybuilding, The Black Prince Robby Robinson was someone he really looked up to. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. JavaScript is disabled. Father was a truck driver, mother was a housewife. "THERE'S NO SUCH THINK AS 'MAINTAINING'. Event Info WNBF Pro-Q Location TBA Amateur Divisions Bikini Bodybuilding Figure Fit Body Men's Physique Teen Junior Novice Masters Open Promoter Elizabeth White Event Website TBA Flier Coming Soon! In a recent American bodybuilder Hunter Labrada is determined to come back stronger than ever after failing to improve on the Olympia stage. Bodybuilding legendArnold Schwarzenegger enjoyed a highly successful run at the top during his days of competition. Excalibur Bodybuilding (BB) and figure championships. They said 4,000 'doses'. This is because there are so many foods, This workout only takes four minutes in a session; therefore it is ideal for a single mom pressed for time. Andy was very honored and moved. Haney would train 6-7 times per week, and sometimes twice a day. What he was able to achieve throughout his career was more than he could ever hoped for. Olympia.". In 1979, he was also the first winner of the Night of Champions show, now known as the New York Pro. Championships; Pottsville, PA; July 9th, NGA 5th Annual Mr. Coal Natural Championships; Pottsville, PA; Article Excerpt A few people have contracted legionnaires disease after working in the garden or using contaminated potting soilFeel free to read more about in an article in Mayo Clinic Diseases-Legionnaires Disease. He finished third in the 2020 Olympia and sits tied with Schwarzenegger for the second-most wins of all time, behind Haney and Coleman. Start Back Over And Learn From It! In 1990 he won the MR. South Carolina State Championship and decided he wanted to become a professional Bodybuilder. Required fields are marked *. Athletes, Sports Legends and Strength + Conditioning Trailblazers with whom Ken has worked the list is long and distinguished. Green Bay Natural Championships; Green Bay, WI; May 7th, NGA PRO/AM Kentucky Natural Classic; Lexington,KY; April 9th, NGA Gator Classic PRO/AM; Orlando, FL; April 9th, NGA Amateur Extreme PRO/AM; Tampa, FL; April 2nd, NGA 21st Annual PRO/AM Mr. & Mrs. Natural Philadelphia Bodybuilding & Figure Championships; Trevose, PA; March 26th, NGA West Coast Classic PRO/AM; Ormond Beach, FL; November 20th, NGA PRO/AM Universe Championships; Boca Raton, FL; November 13th, NGA American Natural Championships; Boca Raton, FL; November 13th, NGA Hoosiers Rocktober Classic; Jefferson, IN; October 9th, NGA PRO/AM Bluegrass Bodybuilding Championships; Lexington, KY; September 18th, NGA West Coast Classic PRO/AM; Tampa, FL; September 18th, NGA Thunder Classic PRO/AM; DeLand, FL; July 31st, NGA Tahoe International PRO/AM; Tahoe, CA; July 24th, NGA 8th Annual Anthracite Natural Bodybuilding & Physique Championships and the NGA 4th Annual Mr. Coal Natural Championships; Pottsville, PA; July 11th, NGA PRO/AM River City Classic; Louisville, KY; June 26th, NGA PRO/AM Mr. & Mrs. Ohio Classic Championships; Columbiana, OH; June 5th, NGA Florida State PRO/AM; Orlando, FL; June 5th, NGA PRO/AM Mr. & Mrs. Natural Philiadelphia Championships; King of Prussia, PA; April 24th, NGA PRO/AM Green Bay Natural Hardbodies Championships; Greenbay, WI; April 17th, NGA PRO/AM Kentucky Natural Classic, Lexington, KY; April 10th, NGA Gator Classic PRO/AM; Orlando, FL; April 10th, NGA Jupiter Natural Physique Championships; Jupiter, FL; April 3rd, NGA PRO/AM document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); At FitnessVolt.com Our mission is to help our readers to achieve their fitness goals, regardless of where youre at on your journey, we are on a mission to educate You with the latest from strength and fitness space. Living a healthy lifestyle, staying strong and active is a mind-set. So, its no surprise his training involved a lot of the basics. 1 talking about this. Please E-mail us the link to your Past Contest Winners page so we can post your results here for FREE! After responding destructively to distress in his home life, Kens eyes were opened to the fate he was entertaining. I try to capture you in deep thought, eating your healthy meal, resting on the floor, talking with your competitor friends, pumping back stage or posing your best pose before getting on stage. He currently promotes contests and is still active in bodybuilding while living in Atlanta, Georgia. He also could be seen training with various professional wrestlers from the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), and fortunately for the rest of us, the results have been preserved online. Lee Haney is incredibly knowledgeable about training and has always shared his best tips and advice for building a great physique. Must be some mighty good shiat. Larry Flowers, CEO Lee Haney Arrives. Little did I know that it was something that would eventually make me extremely sick. What has followed has been a glorious series of achievements earned through proper training, education, nutrition, effort and commitment above all. He was also a big proponent of using pyramid sets which involve starting with a lighter weight, and then increasing the resistance every set thereafter. When "The Blade" took the stage at the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest at the age of 51, it was the 21st and final time that he stood on the biggest stage in bodybuilding. But close to competition, hed eat fewer whole eggs. NGA Ed Cole Pro Classic; Wilkes-Barre, PA; April 17th, NGA Mr. Anthracite & Mr. Coal Natural Championships; Pottsville, PA; April 13th, NGA 79th Cincinnati Natural Championships; Middletown, OH; April 13th, NGA Kentucky Natural Classic; Lexington, KY; April 20th, NGA Mt. document.write(theDate.getFullYear()) The three-time Arnold Classic Champion was considered Heath's greatest rival during his reign as Mr. Olympia, but more than what happened on the stage, he has earned his devoted following with his philosophical personality and positive demeanor. For one, he was among the first men of color to grace the cover of bodybuilding and strength magazinesand this was before the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. After achieving personal and competitive bests in American Karate and then national bodybuilding competition, Kens path was impacted again by an athletic and training icon, Keith Kephart, Head Strength Coach at USC. There's no better time than Black History Month to look back and celebrate some of the most iconic African American physique athletes, from the Golden Age of bodybuilding to the present day. Mr South Carolina - AAU. Step aerobics is one of them. http:/JohnnyStewartProductions.com/, NPC Promoter of the Atlantic Coast Championships Jgrady818@aol.com, NPC Upstate Classic davinal1@hotmail.com, We tend to think of failure as something shameful, undesirable. He understands the abilities of each individual person. Early Life, & Education Lee Haney was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on November 11, 1959. Ken has been able to guide me past the doubt that had prevented me from accomplishing my goals. And his record eight Mr. Olympia titles is true a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion that he had during his competitive years in the sport of bodybuilding. For the past 30 years, Johnny has been a successful Bodybuilding competitor winning over 6 national championships, placing 2nd in the 2003 Mr. Olympia Masters, and recently placing 2nd in the 2006 IFBB Masters Pro World. He is lucky they only charged him with possession. So he had to make a choice, and his heart led him down the path of bodybuilding. He debuted as a pro in 1991 and slowly worked his way up the ranks. The tournament was "Mr.South Carolina Show" in 1975. I want to inspire YOU to stay focused in activities, sports, weight training and healthy nutritional program goals. 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