Shawn Ray : Bodybuilding career, Personal life, Mr. Olympia contest history, Titles and honors Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bodybuilding career

In his 2005 interview, Ray said, "Chris Dickerson and National Champion - Mr. Universe, Bob Paris were two of the main reasons that I got into bodybuilding in the first place."^[1]

He is mentioned in The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding by Bill Dobbins and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ray also wrote a book about how to become a bodybuilder, named The Shawn Ray Way. Ray has appeared on more Flexible Magazine covers than any other bodybuilder in the history and also has also featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines worldwide. Ray was a co-host on Flex Magazine Workout on ESPN for 5 years as well as hosting bodybuilding competitions for ESPN as a commentator for 8 years.^[2]

He promoted the Shawn Ray Colorado Pro/Am Classic Contest-Expo held in Denver, Colorado in 2006 and 2007.^[3] Ray also produced a DVD titled 'Fitness after 40' in which he tries to get back into shape. He is now a Feature Writer for Digital Muscle Media and the Host of Mr. Olympia PPV. He is also made a video documentary called Evolution of Bodybuilding – The Movie" ^[1]

Personal life

Ray married in 2003 and his daughter, Asia Monet was born on August 10, 2005. In 2008, Ray and his wife, Kristie, welcomed their second daughter.

In retirement, Ray has stayed involved with bodybuilding through "muscle camps," seminars, grand openings, and as a master of ceremonies for contests. Ray has promoted the New York Pro contest in New York City. He is a global ambassador for supplement company Mutant, and editor in chief of Digital Muscle Media.^[4]

Mr. Olympia contest history

Ray competed in three different decades before retiring at age 36 in 2001.

1988 Mr. Olympia – 13th Place

1990 Mr. Olympia – 3rd Place

1991 Mr. Olympia – 5th Place

1992 Mr. Olympia – 4th Place

1993 Mr. Olympia – 3rd Place

1994 Mr. Olympia – 2nd Place

1995 Mr. Olympia – 4th Place

1996 Mr. Olympia – 2nd Place

1997 Mr. Olympia – 3rd Place

1998 Mr. Olympia – 5th Place

1999 Mr. Olympia – 5th Place

2000 Mr. Olympia – 4th Place

2001 Mr. Olympia – 4th Place

Titles and honors

1983 California Gold Cup

1984 Mr. Teenage Los Angeles (short & overall)

1984 Teenage Mr. California

1985 Teenage Mr. Orange County

1985 Teenage National Championships

1985 Jr. World Championships

1986 Jr. National Championships 12thPlace Light heavy)

1987 Mr. California (Lightheavy & overall)

1987 National Championships (Lightheavy & overall)

1990 Pro Ironman Champion

1990 Arnold Classic Champion (lost title due to failing drug test)

1991 Arnold Classic Champion

Inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame of professional bodybuilding in January 2007.

Received Ben Weider Lifetime Achievement Award 2020.

In October 2003, El Dorado High School in Placentia, Calif. inducted Ray into its "Football Hall of Fame" In 1983, He set the school's all-time rushing record and record for longest run from scrimmage (98 yards), both of which still stand.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ "Shawn Ray - Interview Part 2". www.getbig.com. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
^ "Mitos do Bodybuilding: Shawn Ray". www.revistasuplementacao.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved February 24, 2021.
^ "Coloradoproshow.com". www.coloradoproshow.com. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
^ Shawn Ray. Archived November 8, 2013, at the Wayback Machine