Kevin Levrone

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Kevin Levrone Biography

Kevin Mark Levrone, born on July 16, 1964, is a prominent figure in the world of bodybuilding, an IFBB Hall of Famer, and a versatile talent as a musician. His career in bodybuilding and the world of fitness is notable for various achievements and contributions.

Levrone’s journey in bodybuilding began when he won the NPC Finals in 1991, marking the start of his professional IFBB career. He quickly rose to prominence in the bodybuilding community, becoming known as one of the best bodybuilders of the 1990s. Despite never securing the prestigious Mr. Olympia title, Levrone managed to win 20 pro shows and claim three amateur victories. He held the record for the most wins as an IFBB professional until 2001 when Vince Taylor took the title of Masters Olympia. This record was later surpassed by bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman in 2004 and eventually by Dexter Jackson in 2016 with 29 wins.

Kevin Levrone’s early life was marked by personal challenges. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to an Italian-American father originally from Sicily and an African-American mother. Tragically, he lost both of his parents to cancer at a young age. His initial inspiration for bodybuilding came from observing the physical transformation of his cousin, who returned from military service in impressive condition.

Levrone’s career faced a significant obstacle when he sustained a severe injury in February 1993. While bench-pressing 600 pounds, he tore both his major and minor pectoral muscles, necessitating surgery to reattach them. This injury occurred just before the 1994 Mr. Olympia competition. Despite expectations that his career was over, Levrone managed to recover in time for the competition and remarkably placed third.

Throughout his career, Kevin Levrone placed second at Mr. Olympia four times, twice behind Dorian Yates (a six-time winner) in 1992 and 1995 and twice behind Ronnie Coleman (an eight-time winner) in 2000 and 2002. Despite taking a break from professional competition in 2003, he never officially announced his retirement, as he remained open to new challenges and opportunities.

Kevin Levrone made a surprising return to competitive bodybuilding at the age of 51 in 2016. He entered the 2016 Mr. Olympia contest by special invitation and placed 17th, even with only five months of preparation. In 2018, he competed in the Arnold Classic Australia competition, where he announced that it would be his final competition. Levrone placed 13th out of 14 participants, demonstrating that, despite improved condition compared to 2016, he was still far from his peak condition during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Levrone’s impact on the bodybuilding community is evident not only through his numerous competitions but also because of his reputation as an “uncrowned Mr. Olympia,” an honorary title he shares with Kenneth “Flex” Wheeler. His ability to quickly prepare for competitions, often in just a few months, has been widely recognized and admired.

Beyond bodybuilding, Kevin Levrone has explored various interests and activities. He has ventured into sports like tennis and golf, broadening his athletic horizons. He also dabbled in acting, appearing in several films, and embraced a career in music. In early 2016, Levrone launched an online training platform named TeamLevrone.com, allowing him to continue sharing his knowledge and expertise. Additionally, he introduced a supplement line called “Kevin Levrone Signature Series” in 2015.

Kevin Levrone’s stats highlight his physical prowess during his competitive career, with impressive measurements in various areas, including arm size, leg size, chest size, and bench press capabilities.

Throughout his career, Kevin Levrone has left a lasting impact on the bodybuilding community, both for his achievements in competitions and his contributions to the sport and the fitness industry as a whole.

Kevin Levrone Contest History

1991

Junior Nationals – NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd
Nationals – NPC, Overall Winner
Nationals – NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st

1992

Chicago Pro Championships – IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix England – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Germany – IFBB, Winner
Night of Champions – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 2nd

1993

Grand Prix England – IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Finland – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix France (2) – IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Germany (2) – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Spain – IFBB, 3rd
Olympia – IFBB, 5th

1994

Arnold Classic – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix England – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix France (2) – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Germany – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Italy – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Spain – IFBB, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, 3rd
San Jose Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner

1995

Grand Prix England – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Germany – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Russia – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Spain – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 2nd

1996

Arnold Classic – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Czech Republic – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix England – IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Germany – IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Russia – IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Spain – IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Switzerland – IFBB, 3rd
Olympia – IFBB, 3rd
San Jose Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner

1997

Arnold Classic – IFBB, 8th
Grand Prix Czech Republic – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix England – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Finland – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Germany – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Hungary – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Russia – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Spain – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 4th

1998

Grand Prix Finland – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Germany – IFBB, 2nd
Night of Champions – IFBB, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, 4th
San Francisco Pro – IFBB, Winner
Toronto Pro – IFBB, 2nd

1999

Arnold Classic – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix England – IFBB, 3rd
Olympia – IFBB, 4th
World Pro Championships – IFBB, 3rd

2000

Arnold Classic – IFBB, 3rd
Olympia – IFBB, 2nd

2001

Grand Prix England – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 3rd

2002

Arnold Classic – IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Australia – IFBB, 4th
Olympia – IFBB, 2nd

2003

Arnold Classic – IFBB, 5th
Olympia – IFBB, 6th
Show of Strength Pro Championships – IFBB, 3rd

2016

Olympia – IFBB, Open, Did not place