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1990
The Arnold Classic was won by Mike Ashley. He won the 1986 IFBB World Amateur Championships as light-heavyweight.
Mike Ashley , probably the biggest vegetarian bodybuilder in history.
After the retirment of Cory Everson, Ms. Olympia was won by Lenda Murray, who will win 6 times in a row (from 1990 to 1995); she finished also 2nd in 1996 and 1997, and after a pause of 5 years, she won also in 2002 the heavyweight class and overall title of Ms. Olympia.
Lenda Murray , 7 times Ms. Olympia. Lenda and Cory Everson, together, won 12 Ms. Olympia in a row.
1991
Second classified in this year's Mr. Olympia was Dorian Yates. Dorian was quite unknown in the world of professional bodybuilding. He came from Birmingham, England, and he trained himself with a particular method, the so-called Heavy Duty, invented by Mike Mentzer in 70s.
The Arnold Classic was won by Shawn Ray.
Shawn Ray. In spite of his light weight ("only" 93 kg - 205 lbs.), he competed in 13 editions of Mr. Olympia, and from 1990 the worst result was a 5th place !
1992
After the retirment of Lee Haney, Dorian Yates won Mr. Olympia. He probably would have won also against Lee Haney. Yates was a very massive bodybuilder, and won 6 consecutive times this competition - from 1992 to 1997. Second classified was an incredibly Kevin Levrone, probably at the best condition of his life. In the same competition, we assist at the return of Lou Ferrigno, after 17 years of absence, who finished 12th.
Dorian Yates. At the top of his condition, the weight of Dorian Yates was about 120 kg (264 lbs.).
The Arnold Classic was won by Vince Taylor.
Vince Taylor. 22 victories as a pro bodybuilder, more than any other bodybuilder in history.
1993
Second classified in Mr. Olympia was Flex Wheeler, who won the Arnold Classic in the same year.
Ken Wheeler, nicknamed "Flex". In 1994, he survived at a tremendous crash with his Mercedes-Benz.
1994
To separate over- and under-40 professional athlets, IFBB created a special competition for over 40, named Master Olympia. This year's edition was won by Robby Robinson, while Lou Ferrigno finished 2nd and decided to abandon competitions.
Lou Ferrigno in the 90s.
Dorian Yates, in spite of a serious problem at his biceps, won Mr. Olympia for the third time. Second classified was Shawn Ray, while Kevin Levrone finished 3rd. The Arnold Classic was won by Kevin Levrone.
1995
The Arnold Classic was won by Mike Francois.
Second classified in Mr. Olympia was Kevin Levrone.
A young Kevin Levrone.
1996
The Arnold Classic was won by Kevin Levrone.
Second classified in Mr. Olympia was, for the second time, Shawn Ray.
Ms. Olympia was won by Kim Chizevsky, while Lenda Murray finished 2nd. Kim Chizevsky will win also in 1997, '98 and '99 and then she tried the professional fitness.
Kim Chizevsky won Ms. Olympia four times in a row. She was featured in the film "The Cell".
1998
After the retirment of Dorian Yates for a serious problem at his triceps, Mr. Olympia was won by Ronnie Coleman. Unlike other professionists, Coleman is actually a policeman who works in Arlington, Texas (USA). Coleman seems now unbeatable: he won '99, 2000, 2001 and 2002 edition of Mr. Olympia.
Ronnie Coleman (photo of 1998 Mr. Olympia).
Second classified in 1998 and 1999 Mr. 'O' was Flex Wheeler.
2000
Second classified in Mr. 'O' was Kevin Levrone, for the third time.
Kevin Levrone. "2000 version".
In Ms. Olympia contest we assist at the splitting of the athlets into two categories: under 135 lbs. (61 kg) and over. The winner of lightweight class was Andrulla Blanchette from England, while the winner of heavyweight was Valentina Chepiga from Ukraine. No overall title was allowed this year.
Valentina Chepiga winner of over 135 lbs. class in 2000 Ms. Olympia.
2001
After 12 years of absence from the world of competition, a 42 years old Juliette Bergmann won the overall title of Ms. Olympia.
Top ten Mr. Olympia competitors in the 90s
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Name (Country) |
Mr. Olympia |
Arnold Classic |
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Dorian Yates (England) |
2nd place in 1991 1st place in 1992, '93, '94, '95, '96 and '97 |
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Ronnie Coleman (USA) |
1st place in 1998, '99, 2000 and 2001 |
1st place in 2001 |
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Ken "Flex" Wheeler (USA) |
2nd place in 1993, '98, '99 |
1st place in 1993, '97, '98 and 2000 |
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Kevin Levrone (USA) |
2nd place in 1992, '95 and 2000 |
1st place in 1994 and 1996 |
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Shawn Ray (USA) |
2nd place in 1994 and '96 First appearence in Mr. Olympia: 1989 |
1st place in 1991 |
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Nasser El Sonbaty (Ex Jugoslavia) |
2nd place in 1997 |
1st place in 1999 |
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Jay Cutler (USA) |
2nd place in 2001 |
1st place in 2002 |
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Vince Taylor (USA) |
3rd place in 1989, '91 Mr. Olympia Master in 1996, '97, '99, 2000, 2001 (in 1998 there was no contest) |
1st place in 1992 |
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Lee Labrada (USA) |
2nd place in 1989, '90 |
2nd place in 1993 |
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Chris Cormier (USA) |
3rd place in 1999 |
2nd place in 2001 |
Links - the men
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Ronnie Coleman official website |
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Dorian Yates official website |
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Lee Haney official website |
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Kevin Levrone official website |
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Jason (Jay) Cutler official website |
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Nasser El Sonbaty "Huge" official website Nasser El Sonbaty unofficial website |
Links - the women
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Kim Chizevsky official website |
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Andrulla Blanchette official website |
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Juliette Bergmann official website |
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Valentina Chepiga unofficial website |
Other links available in the gallery.
