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 60) 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 Mark Levrone (born July 16, 1964) is a famous American professional bodybuilder. He is also a member of the IFBB Hall of Fame and a musician.

Many people know him by his nickname, "The Uncrowned King." During his career, Levrone competed in 68 professional contests. He is seen as one of the best bodybuilders from the 1990s. Even though he never won the top title, Mr. Olympia, he won 20 professional shows. He also had three amateur wins.

Growing Up

Kevin Levrone was born on July 16, 1964. His birthplace was Baltimore, Maryland, in the U.S. His father was Italian-American, and his mother was African-American. Kevin lost both of his parents to cancer when he was young.

Kevin first became interested in bodybuilding because of his cousin. His cousin had served in the military. When he came back, Kevin saw how strong and big his cousin had become. This inspired Kevin to get serious about working out and bodybuilding.

His Amazing Bodybuilding Career

Kevin Levrone started his professional career in 1991. He won first place in the NPC Finals that year. In 1992, he placed second at the 1992 Mr. Olympia contest. This was his very first time competing in that big show.

In February 1993, Kevin had a serious injury. He tore muscles in his chest while lifting a lot of weight. He needed two surgeries to fix it. Many people thought his career was over. But Kevin worked hard to recover. He was able to compete in the 1994 Mr. Olympia just eight weeks later! He placed third in that competition.

Kevin placed second at Mr. Olympia 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 did not officially announce he was retiring. He said he just wanted to try new things and find other challenges.

Coming Back to Compete

After being away from competitions for more than ten years, Kevin made a big announcement. In May 2016, he said he would return to compete at Mr. Olympia. He was invited specially to the contest. At 51 years old, he entered the 2016 Mr. Olympia. He placed 17th, even though he only had five months to get ready.

In 2018, Kevin competed in the Arnold Classic Australia. He announced this would be his last competition. He placed 13th out of 14 competitors. Many people thought he looked better than he did in 2016. However, he was still not in the same shape as when he was a top bodybuilder in the 1990s.

Kevin has competed in 13 Mr. Olympia contests. This includes his special invitation in 2016. He placed second four times. Because he was so popular and came so close to winning, he is sometimes called an "uncrowned Mr. Olympia." He shares this special title with Kenneth “Flex” Wheeler.

Kevin is known for being able to get ready for contests very quickly. He did not train all year long like some bodybuilders. This is why he was able to come back for the 2016 Mr. Olympia. Even though he didn't place in the top 10, he got into amazing shape in only five months. After the 2016 contest, Kevin shared that he had trained despite having injuries to his chest and knee.

After Competing

Since he stopped competing, Kevin Levrone enjoys playing other sports. He likes tennis and golf. He has also acted in several movies. Kevin is also a musician.

In 2015, he started his own line of health supplements. It is called "Kevin Levrone Signature Series." In the same year, he released four songs on different music platforms. In early 2016, he launched an online training platform. He named it TeamLevrone.com.

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 biggest during his career)
• Competition Weight: 110–115 kg (243–254 lb)
• Arm Size: 60 cm (24 in) (at his biggest)
• 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 gear, with a belt, for 4 reps)

Competitive History