Lee Haney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lee Haney |
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Born | Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S. |
November 11, 1959
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) (Contest) 265 lb (120 kg) (Off season) |
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Pro-debut | World Pro Championships in Atlantic City, 1983 |
Best win | Mr. Olympia, 1984–1991 |
Predecessor | Samir Bannout |
Successor | Dorian Yates |
Lee Haney (born November 11, 1959) is a famous American former professional bodybuilder. He is known for winning the Mr. Olympia title eight times in a row. This is a record he shares with another great bodybuilder, Ronnie Coleman. Many people think Lee Haney is one of the best bodybuilders ever.
From 1999 to 2002, he was the chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. This council helps encourage people to be active and healthy. In 2014, he was honored by being added to the International Sports Hall of Fame.
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Lee Haney's Early Life and Career
Lee Haney grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He went to Spartanburg Methodist College. There, he studied youth counseling, which is about helping young people.
He married Shirley Draper Haney in 2003. They have a son, born in 2003, and a daughter, born in 2005. The family lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
President Bill Clinton chose Haney to lead the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. This shows how respected he is in the world of sports and fitness.
Lee Haney is a very religious person. He has his own TV show called "TotaLee Fit with Lee Haney." On this show, he talks about the importance of being strong both physically and spiritually. He often has famous Christian athletes join him. One of his most famous sayings is: "train to stimulate, not annihilate." This means you should train smart, not just push yourself too hard.
In 2014, Lee Haney was recognized for his amazing achievements. He was added to the International Sports Hall of Fame.
Lee Haney's Bodybuilding Measurements
Here are some of Lee Haney's measurements when he was competing:
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Off-Season Weight: 275–285 pounds (125–129 kg) (This is his weight when not preparing for a competition)
- Competition Weight: 230 pounds (104 kg)–260 pounds (118 kg) (His weight when he was ready to compete)
- Chest Size: 56 in (142 cm)
- Neck Size: 20 in (51 cm)
- Arm Size: 21 in (53 cm)
- Waist: 32.5 in (83 cm)
- Thigh Size: 30 in (76.2 cm)
- Calf Size: 20 in (50.8 cm)
Lee Haney's Bodybuilding Wins
Lee Haney won many important bodybuilding contests during his career. Here are some of his major titles:
- 1979 Teen Mr. America
- 1979 Teen Mr. America Tall, 1st place
- 1982 Junior Nationals Heavyweight & Overall, 1st place
- 1982 Nationals Heavyweight & Overall, 1st place
- 1982 World Amateur Championships Heavyweight, 1st place
- 1983 Grand Prix England, 2nd place
- 1983 Grand Prix Las Vegas, 1st place
- 1983 Grand Prix Sweden, 2nd place
- 1983 Grand Prix Switzerland, 3rd place
- 1983 Night of Champions, 1st place
- 1983 Mr. Olympia, 3rd place
- 1983 World Pro Championships, 3rd place
- 1984 Mr. Olympia, 1st place
- 1985 Mr. Olympia, 1st place
- 1986 Mr. Olympia, 1st place
- 1987 Mr. Olympia, 1st place
- 1987 Grand Prix Germany (II), 1st place
- 1988 Mr. Olympia, 1st place
- 1989 Mr. Olympia, 1st place
- 1990 Mr. Olympia, 1st place
- 1991 Mr. Olympia, 1st place
See also
In Spanish: Lee Haney para niños
- List of male professional bodybuilders
- List of female professional bodybuilders