Mike Mentzer

Mike Mentzer (November 15, 1951 – June 10, 2001) was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder, businessman and author.^[2][4]

Michael John Mentzer
Bodybuilder
Personal info
Born	(1951-11-15)November 15, 1951[1] Germantown, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	June 10, 2001 (aged 49)[2] Rolling Hills, California, U.S.
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[3]
Weight	225 lb (102 kg)[3]
Professional career
Pro-debut	IFBB Southern Pro Cup 1979
Best win	IFBB Mr. Olympia heavyweight champion 1979

Mentzer was born in Pennsylvania. He started bodybuilding when he was 11 years old. He won several amateur bodybuilding competitions before turning professional in 1979, including the 1976 Mr. America title and the heavyweight division of the 1978 IFBB Mr. Universe.^[4] In late 1979, he won the heavyweight class of the Mr. Olympia, but lost in the overall to Frank Zane. In the 1980 Mr. Olympia he placed fourth in a tie with Boyer Coe behind Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chris Dickerson and Frank Zane.