John J. Sherman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John J. Sherman |
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| Bodybuilder | |
| Personal info | |
| Nickname | The Tank |
| Born | September 6, 1967 |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut | IFBB Pittsburgh Pro, 1993 |
| Best win | NPC USA Championships light-heavyweight and overall champion, 1992 |
| Predecessor | Kevin Levrone Porter Cottrell |
| Successor | Michael Francois Daryl Stafford |
John J. Sherman (born September 6, 1967) is an American professional bodybuilder. He is famous for his strong muscles and competitive spirit. John earned the nickname "The Tank" because of his powerful build.
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Education and Early Life
John Sherman went to the University of Houston from 1984 to 1988. This was before he became a well-known bodybuilder.
John Sherman's Bodybuilding Journey
John Sherman started his bodybuilding career by competing in amateur shows. He quickly showed great talent and strength.
Amateur Success
John had many important wins early in his career. In 1987, he won first place in the lightweight division at the NPC Texas State Championships. The next year, in 1988, he won the overall and middleweight titles at the NPC Collegiate Nationals.
His biggest amateur win came in 1992. He became the overall and light-heavyweight champion at the NPC Nationals. This victory helped him become a professional bodybuilder.
Becoming a Pro Bodybuilder
After turning professional, John Sherman competed in many major events. He faced some of the best bodybuilders in the world. He often placed well in tough competitions.
Some of his notable professional results include:
- In 1993, he placed 2nd at the IFBB Chicago Pro Championships.
- He also took 3rd place at the IFBB Night of Champions in 1993 and 1994.
- John competed in the famous Mr. Olympia contest in 1993 and 1994. This is one of the highest honors in bodybuilding.
John continued to compete for many years, showing his dedication to the sport. He competed in shows like the IFBB Phoenix Pro and the IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational.
Life Outside Bodybuilding
John Sherman is a Christian. He lives in Houston, Texas. Besides his bodybuilding career, John also owns businesses. Since 2007, he has owned Fitness Fanatics and Great Earth Vitamins.
