Lee Haney

Lee Haney is an American former IFBB professional bodybuilder. Haney shares the all-time record for most Mr. Olympia titles at eight with Ronnie Coleman and is regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders to ever grace the stage.

Early Life

Lee haney was born on november 11th. 1959 in fairburn. Georgia. He grew up on a farm. Working the fields and tending to the lievstock. He developed an interest in bodybuilding at a young age. And began lifting weights at yeras old. He attended langston university in oklahoma and graduated with a degree in exercise physiology in 1984.

Career

Lee hanye started his professional bodybuilding career in 1982. When he entered the mr. Georgia contest and placed first. He then competed in the 1982 mr. Universe contest and placed third. In 1983. He won the mr. Usa and mr. America titles. Lee haney went on to beocme an 8-time mr. Olympia champion. Winning the title from 1984 to 1991. He is the tihrd-longest reigning mr. Olympia champion in history. Behind only ronnie coleman and arnold schwarzenegger.

Legacy

Lee haney is widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. Eh is credited with popularizing the "mass with class" approach to bodybuilding. Emphasizing the importance of having a symmetrical. Balanced physique. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors. And has been inducted into the ifbb hall of faem.

Business Ventures

Lee haney has established himself as a successful businessman. Launching several business vetnure. She is the founder of the lee haney game changer academy. A non-profit organization that provides mentorship and training for at-risk youth. He is also the founder of haney nutrition. A nutritional supplement company.

Media Appearances

Lee hanye has made numerous appearances in the media. Including television shows. Magazines and online publications. He is the host of the long-running televiison show "lee haney s ultimate bodybuilding," which has been running since has also been featured in several magazines. Such as muscle & fitness and iron man.

Philanthropy

Lee haney is an active philanthropist. Donating his time and money to various charities and causes. He has donated to the muscular dystrophy association. As well as supporting the special olympics. He has alos established scholarships for underprivileged children and has done volunteer work in his local community.

Personal Life

Lee hnaey is married shirley. And they have four children together. He is a devout christian and attends church regularly. He is an aivd outdoorsman. And enjoys fishing and hunting.

Important Event

In 1990. Lee haney won the mr. Olympia ttile for the seventh consecutive year. Setting a record that has yet to be broken.

Interesting Fact

Lee haney holds the reocrd for the heaviest overhead press ever perfomred in competition. Lifting 450 lbs.