UNCROWNED LEE PRIEST

Lee Priest

Intro

Born: 6th July, 1972

Height: 1.63 m

Country: Australia

About Lee Priest

Lee born and grew up in Australia. Lee's mother was also a professional bodybuilder sometimes posed with his son on stage. With the help of his grandfather Lee started training at the age of 12. His first ever competition was at the age of 13 and he successfully won it. He then never look back and started taking part in other competitions and started wining. He wins Mr Australia title 3 years in a row at the age of 17, 18 and 19 but did not pro card in Australia because of his young age. Then he decided to compete in amateur competition. At Niagara fall championships Lee was given his pro card and become the youngest man to turn IFBB pro at the age of 20. In the professional career of bodybuilding Lee competed for 16 years. Arnold Schwarzenegger is the biggest inspiration for Lee. 

He got the impressive physique with the huge arms but never win the Mr Olympia title. His best position in the Mr Olympia competition is on 6th place where he stands 3 times, one in 1997, second in 2000 ant the third time in 2002. Lee is also a racer and wins several races. He started racing in 2002 and well known in road racing and circle tracks. He also won Rookie of the year in 2005. He made his name in racing mostly in drag racing. Now a days Lee is doing some TV projects, he also done some movies as well but not popular in acting as much he was in bodybuilding.

List of competition Lee won:

• IFBB Australian Championships (1989)
• IFBB Australian Championships (1990)
• IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational (2002)
• IFBB Grand Prix Australia (2005)
• IFBB Iron man Pro (2006)
• PDI Night Of Champions (2006)
• NABBA Mr Universe (2013)