Lee Priest - Bodybuilder Profile

Nickname: the Blond Myth Height 5'4" Off Season Weight: 270-285 lbs. Competition Weight: 202-225 lbs. Arms: 20" to 21.5" Lee Andrew Priest McCutcheon, known as “The Blond Myth” was an IFBB professional bodybuilder. Lee Priest was raised together with his two-year old sister by their mother, who is also into bodybuilding in Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia. He got into bodybuilding at a very young age, and has been weight-training since 13 years old. Lee Priest's mother was also a famous bodybuilding competitor and appeared with Lee on stage posing together once. He has gained immense popularity and respect in the bodybuilding world because of his down-to-earth manners. At 5 feet 4 inches, Lee Priest is one of the shortest professional bodybuilders who has made a mark for himself in this profession. When not competing, he weighs as much as 285 pounds, but normally cuts down to 220 to 225 pounds in competition season. In September 2006, Lee Priest was suspended from the IFBB since he competed in a rival organisation. However, he was reinstated back in the IFBB in June 2008 and given a chance to qualify again for the 2008 Mr. Olympia. But due to a torn bicep, he did not compete that year. He is one of today's best bodybuilders, who doesn't believe in giving up! Lee Priest's bodybuilding is an inspiration for many young and aspiring bodybuilders.

1989 Australian Championships - IFBB, Overall Winner 1990 Australian Championships - IFBB, Overall Winner 1993 IFBB Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - 9th 1994 Arnold Classic - 7th 1994 Ironman Pro Invitational - 4th 1994 Night of Champions - 12th 1994 IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational - 7th 1995 Arnold Classic - 9th 1995 IFBB Florida Pro Invitational - 4th 1995 Ironman Pro Invitational - 3rd 1995 IFBB South Beach Pro Invitational - 4th 1996 Ironman Pro Invitational - 4th 1996 IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational - 6th 1997 Arnold Classic - 7th 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Czech Republic - 5th 1997 IFBB Grand Prix England - 6th 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Finland - 9th 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Germany - 3rd 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Hungary - 3rd 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Russia - 9th 1997 IFB Grand Prix Spain - 3rd 1997 Ironman Pro Invitational - 2nd 1997 Mr. Olympia - 6th 1997 IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational - 4th 1998 Mr. Olympia - 7th 1999 Ironman Pro Invitational - 6th 1999 Mr. Olympia - 8th 2000 IFBB Night of Champions - 5th 2000 Mr. Olympia - 6th 2001 Ironman Pro Invitational - 7th 2002 Arnold Classic - 4th 2002 Ironman Pro Invitational - 2nd 2002 Mr. Olympia - 6th 2002 IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational - 1st 2002 IFBB Show of Strength Pro Championships - 4th 2003 Mr. Olympia - 15th 2004 Ironman Pro Invitational - 2nd 2004 IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational - 2nd 2005 Arnold Classic - 4th 2005 IFBB Australian Grand Prix - 1st 2005 Ironman Pro Invitational - 2nd 2006 Arnold Classic - 6th 2006 IFBB Austrlaian Grand Prix - 2nd 2006 Ironman Pro Invitational - 1st 2006 PDI Night of Champions - 1st 2006 PDI British Night of Champions - 1st