Lee Haney (born November 11, 1959) is an American former IFBB professional bodybuilder.[2] Haney shares the all-time record for most Mr. Olympia titles at eight with Ronnie Coleman[3] and is regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders to ever grace the stage. In 2014, Haney was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.
| Lee Haney | |
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| Born | November 11, 1959 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) (Contest) 265 lb (120 kg) (Off season)[1] |
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| Predecessor | Samir Bannout |
| Successor | Dorian Yates |
Biography
Haney grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina.[4] He is a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College, where he earned a degree in youth counseling.[5] He married Irish model Shirley Draper Haney in 2003 after dating for three years. They had a son, born in 2003, and a daughter in 2005. The family resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
President Bill Clinton appointed Haney chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.[6] A devout born again Christian, Haney has his own program on the Trinity Broadcasting Network called "TotaLee Fit with Lee Haney,"[7] where he is usually joined by famous Christian sportsmen, and on occasion his wife. On the show he teaches the importance of both physical and spiritual growth. One of his most famous quotes is that we should "train to stimulate, not annihilate."
In 2014, Haney was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.[8]
Stats
Bodybuilding titles
- 1979 Teen Mr. America
- 1979 Teen Mr. America Tall, 1st
- 1982 Junior Nationals Heavyweight & Overall, 1st
- 1982 Nationals Heavyweight & Overall, 1st
- 1982 World Amateur Championships Heavyweight, 1st
- 1983 Grand Prix England, 2nd
- 1983 Grand Prix Las Vegas, 1st
- 1983 Grand Prix Sweden, 2nd
- 1983 Grand Prix Switzerland, 3rd
- 1983 Night of Champions, 1st
- 1983 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
- 1983 World Pro Championships, 3rd
- 1984 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1985 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1986 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1987 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1987 Grand Prix Germany (II), 1st
- 1988 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1989 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1990 Mr. Olympia, 1st
- 1991 Mr. Olympia, 1st
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