Dorian Yates
Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates (born 19 April 1962) is an English retired professional bodybuilder. He won the Mr. Olympia title six consecutive times from 1992 to 1997 and has the fifth-highest number of Mr. Olympia wins in history, ranking behind Ronnie Coleman (8), Lee Haney (8), Arnold Schwarzenegger (7), and Phil Heath (7). He is widely considered to be one of the top pro bodybuilders in history, and was well known for his high intensity training, top-level conditioning, and his wide, thick back.
| Dorian Yates | |
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| Bodybuilder | |
Yates in June 2016 | |
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| Nickname | The Shadow |
| Born | 19 April 1962 Solihull, Warwickshire, England |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg) (contest) 290 lb (132 kg) (off-season) |
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| Predecessor | Lee Haney |
| Successor | Ronnie Coleman |
| Active | 1984–1997 |
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