Kevin Levrone facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kevin Levrone
Bodybuilder
Levrone at the 2016 Arnold Classic Europe
Personal info
Nickname	Maryland Muscle Machine
Born	(1964-07-16) July 16, 1964 (age 61) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	Contest: 240–250 lb (109–113 kg) Off season: 265 lb (120 kg)
Professional career
Pro-debut	Junior Nationals, 1991
Best win	IFBB Arnold Classic, 1994 and 1996

Kevin Levrone, born on July 16, 1964, is a famous American professional bodybuilder who is now retired. He was a top competitor in the IFBB. Kevin started his professional career in 1991 after winning the NPC Finals. He won the important Arnold Classic competition twice, in 1994 and 1996.

Many people think Kevin Levrone was one of the best bodybuilders of the 1990s. He is also known as one of the greatest bodybuilders who never won the Mr Olympia title. Kevin competed in 68 professional IFBB contests. He held the record for the most wins as an IFBB professional until 2001.

Kevin's Early Life

Kevin Levrone was born in Baltimore, Maryland. His father was Italian-American, and his mother was African-American. Sadly, he lost both of his parents to cancer when he was young. Kevin first became interested in bodybuilding because of his cousin. His cousin had returned from serving in the military and was very muscular. Seeing his cousin inspired Kevin to start working out seriously.

Training and Competitions

Kevin Levrone began his professional IFBB career in 1991. He won the NPC Finals that year. In 1992, he placed second at the 1992 Mr. Olympia contest, which was his first time competing there.

Overcoming Injuries

In February 1993, Kevin had a very serious injury. He completely tore his chest muscles while lifting heavy weights. This injury needed two surgeries to fix. Everyone thought his career might be over. But Kevin worked incredibly hard. He managed to get back into competition shape for the 1994 Mr. Olympia just eight weeks later. He surprised everyone by placing third!

Mr. Olympia Runner-Up

Kevin placed second at the Mr. Olympia contest four times. He was second to Dorian Yates in 1992 and 1995. He was also second to Ronnie Coleman in 2000 and 2002. This is a record for the most second-place finishes without winning the Mr. Olympia title.

When Kevin stopped competing in 2003, he didn't officially announce his retirement. He said he just wanted to try new things and find different challenges.

Returning to the Stage

Even after being away from competitions for over ten years, Kevin announced in May 2016 that he would return. He competed in the 2016 Mr. Olympia contest at 51 years old. He had only five months to prepare and placed 17th. In 2018, he competed in the Arnold Classic Australia. He said this would be his last competition and placed 13th. Many people thought he looked better than in 2016. However, he was still not in the same amazing shape he was known for in the 1990s.

Kevin has competed in 13 Mr. Olympia contests. He is known for being able to get ready for competitions very quickly. He didn't train all year long like some other bodybuilders. This is why he was able to come back for the 2016 Mr. Olympia. After that competition, Kevin shared that he had trained despite having injuries to his chest and knee. Because of his popularity and how close he came to winning, he is sometimes called an "uncrowned Mr. Olympia."

Life After Bodybuilding

Since ending his professional bodybuilding career, Kevin Levrone enjoys playing other sports. He likes tennis and golf. He has also acted in several movies and is a musician. In 2015, he launched his own line of health supplements called "Kevin Levrone Signature Series." He also released four songs on music streaming platforms that year. In early 2016, he started an online training platform called TeamLevrone.com.

Kevin's Body Stats

• Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
• On Season Weight: 110 kg (240 lb) (after his main career)
• Off Season Weight: 120 kg (260 lb) (at his peak during his career)
• Competition Weight: 110–115 kg (243–254 lb)
• Arm Size: 60 cm (24 in) (at his peak)
• Leg Size: 82 cm (32 in)
• Calves Size: 49.53 cm (19.5 in)
• Waist Size: 73.66 cm (29.00 in)
• Chest size: 145 cm (57 in)
• Best Bench Press: 254.5 kg (561 lb) (without special equipment, with a belt, for 4 repetitions)

Competition History