Dorian Yates
Born in England on April 19, 1962 as Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates, Dorian spent his childhood at Hurley, in Staffordshire. After his family moved to Birmingham, Dorian was convicted and sentenced to six months' detention at Whatton Youth Centre.
But, it was to change his life as he took to bodybuilding after finding out that he was the most powerful and fittest of Whatton's 300 inmates.
Nicknamed as 'The Shadow', Dorian Yates in one of the biggest bodybuilders. Dorian holds the distinction of winning 6 Mr. Olympia titles in a row.
Dorian Yates met the love of his life and his future wife Debbie Chin in January 1983. The couple were blessed with a son Lewis, in May 1984. Dorian currently lives in Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, England and is the owner of the Temple Gym. He also owns a couple of boxer dogs named Conan and Samson.
Dorian Yates Bio
Name: Dorian YatesLocation: Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, England
Born: April 19, 1962
Height: 5'10"
Off-Season Weight: Around 280 lbs.
Competition Weight: Around 260 lbs.
Favorite Exercise: Bent-Over Rows
Competitive Record
- 1984 Mr. Birmingham novice 1st
- 1985 Novice West Coast (England) 1st
- 1985 World Games 7th (London)
- 1986 EFBB British HW 1st (in London)
- 1988 British Championships 1st
- 1990 Night of Champions 2nd
- 1991 Night of Championships 1st
- 1991 Mr. Olympia 2nd
- 1991 English Grand Prix 1st
- 1992 Mr. Olympia 1st
- 1993 Mr. Olympia 1st
- 1994 Grand Prix Germany 1st
- 1994 Grand Prix Spain 1st
- 1994 Grand Prix England 1st
- 1994 Mr. Olympia 1st
- 1995 Mr. Olympia 1st
- 1996 Mr. Olympia 1st
- 1997 Mr. Olympia 1st