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Chris Cormier, born on August 19, 1967, is a famous American bodybuilder. He used to compete in big events organized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB). He was known for his strong physique and impressive performances on stage.

About Chris Cormier

Chris Cormier grew up in Palm Springs, California. When he was in high school, he was a talented wrestler. In 1984, he placed 4th in a state wrestling championship for Palm Springs High School.

Chris started his professional bodybuilding career and quickly became well-known. His first time competing in the famous Mr. Olympia contest was in 1994, where he finished 6th. In the same year, he also took part in the Arnold Classic and the Ironman Pro Invitational, placing 4th and 2nd. He competed in many major shows, including the Night of Champions (now called the New York Pro). Chris was featured in many fitness magazines, and even appeared on the cover of Muscular Development magazine.

In 2006, Chris had a serious injury to his spine that was related to bodybuilding. This injury, and another one to his triceps muscle, meant he had to stop competing. After his recovery, he decided to share his knowledge with other athletes. He has worked with many people around the world, teaching them what he learned from over 30 years in the sport. Chris competed in more than 72 professional IFBB contests. He won 12 of these competitions and was the runner-up a record six times at the important Arnold Classic from 2000 to 2005.

In 2019, a documentary film about Chris's life and career, called Chris Cormier: I Am the Real Deal, was released.

Chris's Competition Highlights

Chris Cormier competed in many bodybuilding shows throughout his career. Here are some of his notable achievements:

• 1987 NPC Teen Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1st place
• 1993 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 1st place and Overall winner
• 1994 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd place
• 1994 Mr. Olympia, 6th place
• 1997 Night of Champions, 1st place
• 1999 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st place
• 1999 Mr. Olympia, 3rd place
• 2000 Arnold Classic, 2nd place
• 2001 Grand Prix Australia, 1st place
• 2001 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st place
• 2001 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st place
• 2001 Mr. Olympia, 5th place
• 2002 Arnold Classic, 2nd place
• 2002 Grand Prix Australia, 1st place
• 2002 Grand Prix Austria, 1st place
• 2002 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st place
• 2002 Mr. Olympia, 3rd place
• 2003 Arnold Classic, 2nd place
• 2003 Grand Prix Australia, 1st place
• 2004 Arnold Classic, 2nd place
• 2005 Arnold Classic, 2nd place
• 2005 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st place

See also

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