Dexter Jackson (bodybuilder) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dexter Jackson |
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| Bodybuilder | |
| Personal info | |
| Nickname | The Blade, DJ |
| Born | November 25, 1969 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | Contest: 215 lb (98 kg) Off season: 230–235 lb (104–107 kg) |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut | Arnold Classic, 1999 |
| Best win | Mr. Olympia, 2008, Masters Mr. Olympia 2012 |
| Active | 1992–2020 |
Dexter "The Blade" Jackson is a famous American professional bodybuilder. He was born on November 25, 1969, in Jacksonville, Florida. Dexter is known for winning the Mr. Olympia contest in 2008, which is one of the biggest titles in bodybuilding. He also won the Masters Mr. Olympia in 2012.
Dexter Jackson holds the record for the most wins in men's professional bodybuilding, with 29 titles! He also won the Arnold Classic five times, which is more than anyone else. He stopped competing professionally after the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest.
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Dexter Jackson's Journey in Bodybuilding
Dexter Jackson started his bodybuilding career in 1992. His first big competition was the NPC Southern States Championship, where he placed third. He became a professional bodybuilder in 1999. That year, he competed in the Arnold Classic, Night of Champions, and Mr. Olympia contests.
Winning the Mr. Olympia Title
In 2008, Dexter Jackson achieved his biggest dream. He won the 2008 Mr. Olympia contest! He beat the reigning champion, Jay Cutler. This made him only the 12th person ever to win this prestigious title. He was also one of the few bodybuilders to win both the Mr. Olympia and the Arnold Classic in the same year.
More Big Wins and Records
Dexter continued to win many contests. In 2008 alone, he won the Arnold Classic, the Australian Pro Grand Prix, and the Mr. Olympia. In 2012, he surprised everyone by winning the Masters Olympia at 43 years old. He won his fourth Arnold Classic title in 2013 and his fifth in 2015. In 2015, he also placed second at the Mr. Olympia, which was his best finish since winning in 2008.
Dexter Jackson competed in the Mr. Olympia contest a record 21 times! He is also the only bodybuilder to win both the Mr. Olympia and the Masters Olympia titles. He is one of only six bodybuilders to have won both the Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic titles.
Retirement from Bodybuilding
In 2020, Dexter Jackson announced that the 2020 Mr. Olympia would be his last professional show. He finished 9th in that contest, which was the same place he got in his very first Mr. Olympia in 1999.
Dexter has been featured on the covers of popular fitness magazines like Muscular Development and Flex. He also released a documentary DVD about his life called Dexter Jackson: Unbreakable in 2009.
Dexter Jackson's Businesses
After winning the Mr. Olympia in 2008, Dexter Jackson started his own bodybuilding competition called The Dexter Classic.
In 2021, after he retired from competing, Dexter launched his own line of health supplements. He had been planning this business for a long time.
Dexter Jackson's Physical Stats
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) (about 165 cm)
- Contest Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg) (about 97.5 kg)
- Off Season Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg) (about 106.5 kg)
- Chest: 52 inches (132 cm)
- Arms: 20 inches (50 cm)
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See also
In Spanish: Dexter Jackson para niños
