Lee Haney (born November 11, 1959) is an American former professional bodybuilder. Haney shares the all-time record for most Mr. Olympia titles at eight with Ronnie Coleman.Mr Olympia Winners MrOlympia.com. Retrieved August 20, 2021. The winner of the Mr. Olympia title for eight consecutive years, he is widely regarded as among the greatest professional bodybuilders of all time. From 1999 to 2002, he served as chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. In 2014, he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.
Early life Haney grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He is a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College, where he earned a degree in youth counseling and juvenile corrections. The family resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
Career
President Bill Clinton appointed Haney chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.History of the Council. A devout born again Christian, Haney has his own program on the Trinity Broadcasting Network called "TotaLee Fit with Lee Haney,"TotaLee Fit: with Lee Haney (TV Series 1997-) Internet Movie Database. Retrieved August 20, 2021. 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.
Stats Height: Off Season Weight: Competition Weight: – Chest size: 56 in (142 cm) Neck size: Arm Size: Waist: Thigh Size: Calf Size:
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
See also List of male professional bodybuilders
References
External links
Lee Haney's website Lee Haney on Twitter
Lee Haney Gallery