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Dorian Yates is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United Kingdom. Dorian Yates has a verified height of 5'10" (179 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 267 lb (121 kg).
6x Mr. Olympia, 1992–1997
Dorian Yates
Dorian Yates, a bodybuilder from the United Kingdom, stands 5'10" (179 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 267 lb (121 kg). He was born on April 19, 1962 and is 64 years old.
Dorian Yates is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United Kingdom with a competitive record spanning 1985–1997.
Across 18 recorded contest results, Dorian Yates has 15 first-place finishes (a 83.3% win rate), including 6× Olympia titles.
Career Record
- Total Results
- 18
- Wins
- 15
- Win Rate
- 83.3%
- Career
- 1985–1997
- Height
- 5'10" (179 cm)
- Weight
- 267 lb (121 kg)
- Age
- 64
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Olympia Titles
- 6
- Verified
- Sources
- 12
Every season on record
Peak Year 1994 (4 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1985
- First Win
- 1991
- Peak Year
- 1994
- Last Contest
- 1997
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1992 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1993 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1994 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1995 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1996 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1997 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates is six-time Mr. Olympia champion who dominated professional bodybuilding during the 1990s. He won the title consecutively from 1992 to 1997 and became known by the nickname "The Shadow" for his discreet approach to competition, often appearing at major events without prior public confirmation. Between contests, Yates maintained a low public profile. This also contributed to his distinctive reputation within the sport. Known for his impressive conditioning and wide and thick back, he is regarded as one of the greatest professional bodybuilders of all time. Influenced by the concepts of Mike Mentzer, Yates is credited with popularising high-intensity training (HIT) in the 1990s. He was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2003.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
7Appearances
6Titles
7Top 3
All pro shows
18Contests
15Wins
17Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1996 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1996 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1995 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1994 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1994 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1994 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1994 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1993 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1992 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1992 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1991 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1991 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Lee Haney |
| 1991 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1990 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1985 | World Games | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Berry DeMey |
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