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Flex Wheeler is a Men's Classic Physique competitor from United States. Flex Wheeler has a verified height of 5'9" (175 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 230 lb (104 kg).
4x Arnold Classic
Flex Wheeler
Flex Wheeler, a bodybuilder from the United States, stands 5'9" (175 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 230 lb (104 kg). He was born on August 23, 1965 and is 60 years old.
Flex Wheeler is a Men's Classic Physique competitor from United States with a competitive record spanning 1985–2017.
Across 41 recorded contest results, Flex Wheeler has 20 first-place finishes (a 48.8% win rate), including 4× Arnold Classic titles.
Career Record
- Total Results
- 41
- Wins
- 20
- Win Rate
- 48.8%
- Career
- 1985–2017
- Height
- 5'9" (175 cm)
- Weight
- 230 lb (104 kg)
- Age
- 60
- Division
- Men's Classic Physique
- Country
- United States
- Arnold Classic Titles
- 4
- Verified
- Sources
- 15
Every season on record
Peak Year 1993 (4 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1985
- Olympia Debut
- 1993
- Last Contest
- 2017
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1995 | 8 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1996 | 4 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1998 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1999 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2000 | 3 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2002 | 7 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2017 | 15 | Classic Physique |
Data updated
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
8Appearances
0Titles
4Top 3
Arnold Classic
6Appearances
4Titles
6Top 3
All pro shows
41Contests
20Wins
35Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Classic Physique | #15 | Breon Ansley |
| 2003 | Ironman Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Jay Cutler |
| 2002 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2000 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 2000 | Grand Prix Hungary | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 2000 | Ironman Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Chris Cormier |
| 2000 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1999 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1999 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1999 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1998 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1998 | Ironman Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1998 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1997 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1997 | Ironman Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1997 | San Jose Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1996 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1996 | Canada Pro Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1996 | Florida Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1996 | Ironman Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1996 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Dorian Yates |
| 1996 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1995 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Michael Francois |
| 1995 | Florida Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1995 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1995 | Ironman Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1995 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Dorian Yates |
| 1995 | South Beach Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1993 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1993 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Charles Clairmonte |
| 1993 | Grand Prix France | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1993 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1993 | Ironman Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1993 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Dorian Yates |
| 1992 | USA Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1991 | Nationals | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1991 | USA Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Mike Matarazzo |
| 1990 | Junior Nationals | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Robert Rothrock |
| 1989 | California Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1989 | Nationals | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Franco Santoriello |
| 1985 | Teen Mr America | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
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