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'''Lee Andrew McCutcheon ''' (born 6 July 1972 in [[Newcastle, Australia]]) is a competitive bodybuilder. He is a former [[International Federation of BodyBuilders]] (IFBB) professional [[bodybuilding|bodybuilder]] and a current [[National Amateur Body-Builders' Association]] (NABBA) professional athlete.
'''Lee Andrew McCutcheon ''' (born 6 July 1972), known professionally as '''Lee Priest''', is a competitive bodybuilder. He is a former [[International Federation of BodyBuilders]] (IFBB) professional [[bodybuilding|bodybuilder]] and a current [[National Amateur Body-Builders' Association]] (NABBA) professional athlete.


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
{{BLP unsourced section|date=September 2011}}
{{BLP unsourced section|date=September 2011}}
Lee Priest grew up in [[Wallsend, New South Wales|Wallsend]], Australia. Priest's mother was also a bodybuilding competitor, and posed with Priest onstage. Priest started training at the age of 12 with the help and support of his grandfather. He competed for the first time at the age of 13 and won. He went on to win numerous other competitions leading up to him winning the [[International Federation of BodyBuilders|IFBB]] Mr. Australia at 16 17, 18, and 19. Priest competed at the World's Championship at 17, where he placed 4th. At 19 he again competed and won The Mr. Australia title, but was not allowed to get his pro card in Australia because of his young age. It was then Priest decided to enter an amateur competition, Niagara Falls Championships. While there, Priest was discovered and given his pro card. Priest became one of the youngest men ever to turn [[International Federation of BodyBuilders|IFBB]] pro at the age of 20.
Lee Priest grew up in [[Wallsend, New South Wales|Wallsend]], Australia. He's always been a Superman fan, and it started when he was a kid. "Every year, my mother would make me a new suit and a cape for the dog, and I always had Superman stuff," he remembered.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Merritt |first=Greg |date= |title=Lee Priest, The Early Years: Advice and Full Workout |url=https://thebarbell.com/lee-priest-interview/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=The Barbell |language=en-US}}</ref> Priest's mother was also a bodybuilding competitor, and posed with Priest onstage. Priest started training at the age of 12 with the help and support of his grandfather. He competed for the first time at the age of 13 and won. He went on to win numerous other competitions leading up to him winning the [[International Federation of BodyBuilders|IFBB]] Mr. Australia at 16 17, 18, and 19. Priest competed at the World's Championship at 17, where he placed 4th. At 19 he again competed and won The Mr. Australia title, but was not allowed to get his pro card in Australia because of his young age. He moved to California at 20, having gained more than 70 pounds of muscle during his teenage years.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Merritt |first=Greg |date= |title=Lee Priest, The Early Years: Advice and Full Workout |url=https://thebarbell.com/lee-priest-interview/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=The Barbell |language=en-US}}</ref> It was then Priest decided to enter an amateur competition, Niagara Falls Championships. While there, Priest was discovered and given his pro card. Priest became one of the youngest men ever to turn [[International Federation of BodyBuilders|IFBB]] pro at the age of 20.


Priest competed successfully within the [[International Federation of BodyBuilders|IFBB]] for 16 years. After falling shy of a notable championship, Priest set his sights on his most elusive opponent The Ironman Pro. After ten years of coming in 2nd or 3rd, 2006 proved Priest's year as the Ironman Pro.
Priest competed successfully within the [[International Federation of BodyBuilders|IFBB]] for 16 years. After falling shy of a notable championship, Priest set his sights on his most elusive opponent The Ironman Pro. After ten years of coming in 2nd or 3rd, 2006 proved Priest's year as the Ironman Pro.
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In 2010 he was invited by [[Paul Dillett]] to compete in the WBFF, but due to the lack of competition, he decided against competing.
In 2010 he was invited by [[Paul Dillett]] to compete in the WBFF, but due to the lack of competition, he decided against competing.


Priest is also an avid racing enthusiast and champion race car driver. He started racing in 2002 with road-racing and circle track. Priest then progressed to drag racing in 2004. He won numerous races and titles in road and circle track. His most successful bid came within drag-racing. He won Rookie of the Year in 2005. The following year, 2006, he won the SCEDA Racing Championship in [[Lancaster, California]].
Priest is also an avid racing enthusiast and champion race car driver. He started racing in 2002 with road-racing and circle track. Priest then progressed to drag racing in 2004. He won numerous races and titles{{which|date=June 2022}} in road and circle track. His most successful bid came within drag-racing. He won Rookie of the Year in 2005. The following year, 2006, he won the SCEDA Racing Championship in [[Lancaster, California]].{{cn|date=May 2022}}


Following a seven-year absence from competitive bodybuilding, Lee Priest returned in 2013 to compete in the NABBA [[Universe Championships|Mr Universe]] where he won the overall title as an amateur. He then appeared as a special guest at the 2014 [[Universe Championships]] while he was on tour in the UK.
Following a seven-year absence from competitive bodybuilding, Lee Priest returned in 2013 to compete in the NABBA [[Universe Championships|Mr Universe]] where he won the overall title as an amateur.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NABBA Mr. Universe: Show (DVD) |url=https://gmvbodybuilding.com/bodybuilding-videos/male-bodybuilders/male-bodybuilding-dvd/2013-nabba-mr-universe-show-dvd/ |access-date= |website=GMV Bodybuilding |language=en-US}}</ref> He then appeared as a special guest at the 2014 [[Universe Championships]] while he was on tour in the UK.


Priest joined ''[[MuscleSport Magazine]]'' in November 2014 and began writing a monthly column online and in their print magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musclesportmag.com/author/lee-priest/|title=Muscle Sport Magazine Lee Priest - Muscle Sport Magazine|work=Muscle Sport Magazine|accessdate=21 December 2015}}</ref> He was featured on the cover of their Winter 2015 issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musclesportmag.com/online-magazine/magazine/winter-2015/|title=Muscle Sport Magazine Winter 2015 - Muscle Sport Magazine|work=Muscle Sport Magazine|accessdate=21 December 2015}}</ref>
Priest joined ''[[MuscleSport Magazine]]'' in November 2014 and began writing a monthly column online and in their print magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musclesportmag.com/author/lee-priest/|title=Muscle Sport Magazine Lee Priest - Muscle Sport Magazine|work=Muscle Sport Magazine|accessdate=21 December 2015}}</ref> He was featured on the cover of their Winter 2015 issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musclesportmag.com/online-magazine/magazine/winter-2015/|title=Muscle Sport Magazine Winter 2015 - Muscle Sport Magazine|work=Muscle Sport Magazine|date=13 February 2015 |accessdate=21 December 2015}}</ref>


He has a pet fox, named "Carlos".
He has a pet fox, named "Carlos".

Lee Priest starred in the 2018 [[Horror film|horror]] [[Short film|short]] film ''Round Trip''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Olson |first=Chris |date=2018-04-11 |title=Round Trip short film |url=https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/post/round-trip-short-film |access-date=2022-05-03 |website=UK Film Review |language=en}}</ref>

== IFBB Ban ==
In 2006, Priest received a 2-year ban from the IFBB for competing in events not sanctioned by the federation. Specifically, Priest had competed in (and won) the Night of Champions (NOC) and the NOC Britain contests that were promoted by Wayne DeMilia and his Pro Division Inc. (PDI). PDI was an organization that was a competitor of and in conflict with the IFBB at the time. Following the 2-year ban, Priest neglected to renew his IFBB membership due to his lack of interest in continuing to compete. Lee's ban resurfaced in 2010 when he was prevented from conducting seminars at an IFBB event in Norway when the IFBB threatened to suspend all the athletes entered in the event if Priest attended.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-05-15 |title=Bob Cicherillo - Lee Priest Debate Continues {{!}} Muscle Sport Magazine |url=https://www.musclesportmag.com/2015/05/15/bob-cicherillo-lee-priest-debate-continues/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=www.musclesportmag.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2004-05-31 |title=Latest Pro Bodybuilding News: Drama In The Federation: IFBB & Demilia Clash! |url=https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/dan24.htm |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=Bodybuilding.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== IFBB vs. PDI ===
Wayne DeMilia was a prominent figure in professional bodybuilding and had been an officer of the IFBB. Further, through his legal entity PDI, Wayne was the original promoter and developer of the NOC under the IFBB banner. However, DeMilia would part ways with the IFBB due to issues he had with IFBB President Ben Weider. Despite the separation, DeMilia continued to hold his NOC contests as PDI without the blessing of or sanctioning by the IFBB. This would be short-lived and the event is now known as The IFBB New York Pro.<ref name=":0" />


== The Lee Priest Classic ==
== The Lee Priest Classic ==
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*Location: Newcastle, Australia<ref name="bodybuilders.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.bodybuilders.com/priest.htm|title=Lee Priest Pro Bodybuilding Profile|work=[[Bodybuilding.com]]|accessdate=21 December 2015}}</ref>
*Location: Newcastle, Australia<ref name="bodybuilders.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.bodybuilders.com/priest.htm|title=Lee Priest Pro Bodybuilding Profile|work=[[Bodybuilding.com]]|accessdate=21 December 2015}}</ref>
*Born: 6 July 1972<ref name="bodybuilders.com"/>
*Born: 6 July 1972<ref name="bodybuilders.com"/>
*Height: 5’4"
*Height: 5’4" or 162 cm
*Competition Weight: 196 - 205&nbsp;lbs. (89 - 93&nbsp;kg)
*Competition Weight: 196 - 205&nbsp;lbs. (89 - 93&nbsp;kg)
*Arms: 22&nbsp;inches (56&nbsp;cm) (recorded that he has over 24&nbsp;inches biceps while off season)
*Arms: 22&nbsp;inches (56&nbsp;cm) (recorded that he has over 24&nbsp;inches biceps while off season)
*Chest: 58&nbsp;inches
*Chest: 54&nbsp;inches
*Waist: 30&nbsp;inches
*Waist: 30&nbsp;inches
*Quads: 30.5&nbsp;inches
*Quads: 30.5&nbsp;inches
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*2006 PDI Night of Champions - 1st
*2006 PDI Night of Champions - 1st
*2013 NABBA Mr. Universe - 1st
*2013 NABBA Mr. Universe - 1st
*cona master - 1st


== Training videos ==
== Training videos ==
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*''The Blonde Myth'' (1998)
*''The Blonde Myth'' (1998)
*''Another Blonde Myth'' (2001) - Footage leading up 2000 night of champions. "Home video footage" provides new look of Lee Priest. Includes his wedding, whole body workouts.
*''Another Blonde Myth'' (2001) - Footage leading up 2000 night of champions. "Home video footage" provides new look of Lee Priest. Includes his wedding, whole body workouts.
*''Training Camp and Career Highlights'' - Showcasing the fabulous physique and career of Lee Priest, Australia's own Superman.
*''Training Camp and Career Highlights''
*''It's Not Revenge'' (2006) - In the series Titans, Watch Bodybuilding Superstar Lee Priest train a few days out of competition in Austin.
*''It's Not Revenge'' (2006) - In the series Titans, Bodybuilding Superstar Lee Priest trains a few days out of competition in Austin.
*''Reality DVD series (2006–2008) BodybuildersReality.com
*''Reality DVD series (2006–2008) BodybuildersReality.com


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Latest revision as of 13:50, 11 December 2024

Lee Priest
Bodybuilder
Personal info
NicknameThe Blond Myth
Born (1972-07-06) 6 July 1972 (age 52)
Newcastle, Australia
Height163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Professional career
Best win
  • IFBB Ironman Pro
  • 2006

Lee Andrew McCutcheon (born 6 July 1972), known professionally as Lee Priest, is a competitive bodybuilder. He is a former International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) professional bodybuilder and a current National Amateur Body-Builders' Association (NABBA) professional athlete.

Biography

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Lee Priest grew up in Wallsend, Australia. He's always been a Superman fan, and it started when he was a kid. "Every year, my mother would make me a new suit and a cape for the dog, and I always had Superman stuff," he remembered.[1] Priest's mother was also a bodybuilding competitor, and posed with Priest onstage. Priest started training at the age of 12 with the help and support of his grandfather. He competed for the first time at the age of 13 and won. He went on to win numerous other competitions leading up to him winning the IFBB Mr. Australia at 16 17, 18, and 19. Priest competed at the World's Championship at 17, where he placed 4th. At 19 he again competed and won The Mr. Australia title, but was not allowed to get his pro card in Australia because of his young age. He moved to California at 20, having gained more than 70 pounds of muscle during his teenage years.[2] It was then Priest decided to enter an amateur competition, Niagara Falls Championships. While there, Priest was discovered and given his pro card. Priest became one of the youngest men ever to turn IFBB pro at the age of 20.

Priest competed successfully within the IFBB for 16 years. After falling shy of a notable championship, Priest set his sights on his most elusive opponent The Ironman Pro. After ten years of coming in 2nd or 3rd, 2006 proved Priest's year as the Ironman Pro.

In 2010 he was invited by Paul Dillett to compete in the WBFF, but due to the lack of competition, he decided against competing.

Priest is also an avid racing enthusiast and champion race car driver. He started racing in 2002 with road-racing and circle track. Priest then progressed to drag racing in 2004. He won numerous races and titles[which?] in road and circle track. His most successful bid came within drag-racing. He won Rookie of the Year in 2005. The following year, 2006, he won the SCEDA Racing Championship in Lancaster, California.[citation needed]

Following a seven-year absence from competitive bodybuilding, Lee Priest returned in 2013 to compete in the NABBA Mr Universe where he won the overall title as an amateur.[3] He then appeared as a special guest at the 2014 Universe Championships while he was on tour in the UK.

Priest joined MuscleSport Magazine in November 2014 and began writing a monthly column online and in their print magazine.[4] He was featured on the cover of their Winter 2015 issue.[5]

He has a pet fox, named "Carlos".

Lee Priest starred in the 2018 horror short film Round Trip.[6]

IFBB Ban

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In 2006, Priest received a 2-year ban from the IFBB for competing in events not sanctioned by the federation. Specifically, Priest had competed in (and won) the Night of Champions (NOC) and the NOC Britain contests that were promoted by Wayne DeMilia and his Pro Division Inc. (PDI). PDI was an organization that was a competitor of and in conflict with the IFBB at the time. Following the 2-year ban, Priest neglected to renew his IFBB membership due to his lack of interest in continuing to compete. Lee's ban resurfaced in 2010 when he was prevented from conducting seminars at an IFBB event in Norway when the IFBB threatened to suspend all the athletes entered in the event if Priest attended.[7][8]

IFBB vs. PDI

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Wayne DeMilia was a prominent figure in professional bodybuilding and had been an officer of the IFBB. Further, through his legal entity PDI, Wayne was the original promoter and developer of the NOC under the IFBB banner. However, DeMilia would part ways with the IFBB due to issues he had with IFBB President Ben Weider. Despite the separation, DeMilia continued to hold his NOC contests as PDI without the blessing of or sanctioning by the IFBB. This would be short-lived and the event is now known as The IFBB New York Pro.[8]

The Lee Priest Classic

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In 2014 NABBA International announced plans to hold a professional bodybuilding competition in Sydney, Australia, in partnership with the World Fitness Federation (WFF) International. This will be the first NABBA professional event held in Australia since the 1990 NABBA World Championships held in Geelong, Victoria.

The Lee Priest Classic Australia 2015 was held on Sunday, 22 March 2015 at the Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney. The contest included both professional and amateur classes with overall male and female amateur class winners receiving a Pro Card from the World Fitness Federation.

A second Lee Priest Classic event was held in the UK in conjunction with Muscle Promotions UK and sanctioned by WFF International. The Lee Priest Classic UK was held on Sunday, 19 July 2015 at The Cresset, Peterborough. The event offered classes for both amateurs and professionals.

Stats

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  • Name: Lee Priest
  • Location: Newcastle, Australia[9]
  • Born: 6 July 1972[9]
  • Height: 5’4" or 162 cm
  • Competition Weight: 196 - 205 lbs. (89 - 93 kg)
  • Arms: 22 inches (56 cm) (recorded that he has over 24 inches biceps while off season)
  • Chest: 54 inches
  • Waist: 30 inches
  • Quads: 30.5 inches

Contest history

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  • 1986 School Boys Classic Sydney - 1st
  • 1986 School Boys Newcastle Hunter Valley - 1st
  • 1986 School Boys State Championships - 1st
  • 1987 Dubbo Classic Men's Open - 3rd
  • 1988 NSW State - 1st
  • 1989 NSW State Titles - 1st
  • 1989 WPF Mr. Australia - 1st
  • 1989 AAU Mr. Universe - 2nd
  • 1989 NSW Hunter Valley Couples - 1st
  • 1989 IFBB Australian Championships - 1st
  • 1990 IFBB Australian Championships - 1st
  • 1990 IFBB World Amateur Championships, Lightweight - 4th
  • 1993 IFBB Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - 9th
  • 1994 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic - 7th
  • 1994 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational - 4th
  • 1994 IFBB Night of Champions - 12th
  • 1994 IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational - 7th
  • 1995 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic - 9th
  • 1995 IFBB Florida Pro Invitational - 4th
  • 1995 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational - 3rd
  • 1995 IFBB South Beach Pro Invitational - 4th
  • 1996 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational - 4th
  • 1996 IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational - 6th
  • 1997 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic - 7th
  • 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Czech Republic - 5th
  • 1997 IFBB Grand Prix England - 6th
  • 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Finland - 9th
  • 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Germany - 3rd
  • 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Hungary - 3rd
  • 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Russia - 9th
  • 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Spain - 3rd
  • 1997 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational - 2nd
  • 1997 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 6th
  • 1998 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 7th
  • 1999 IFBB Iron Man Pro Invitational - 6th
  • 1999 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 8th
  • 2000 IFBB Night of Champions - 5th
  • 2000 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 6th
  • 2001 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational - 7th
  • 2002 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational - 2nd
  • 2002 IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic - 4th
  • 2002 IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational - 1st
  • 2002 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 6th
  • 2003 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 15th
  • 2004 IFBB Ironman Pro - 2nd
  • 2004 IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational - 2nd
  • 2005 IFBB Grand Prix Australia - 1st
  • 2005 IFBB Arnold Classic - 4th
  • 2005 IFBB Iron Man Pro Invitational - 2nd
  • 2006 IFBB Ironman Pro - 1st
  • 2006 IFBB Arnold Classic - 6th
  • 2006 IFBB Grand Prix Australia - 2nd
  • 2006 NOC New York - 1st
  • 2006 PDI Night of Champions - 1st
  • 2013 NABBA Mr. Universe - 1st
  • cona master - 1st

Training videos

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  • The Blonde Myth (1998)
  • Another Blonde Myth (2001) - Footage leading up 2000 night of champions. "Home video footage" provides new look of Lee Priest. Includes his wedding, whole body workouts.
  • Training Camp and Career Highlights
  • It's Not Revenge (2006) - In the series Titans, Bodybuilding Superstar Lee Priest trains a few days out of competition in Austin.
  • Reality DVD series (2006–2008) BodybuildersReality.com

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Merritt, Greg. "Lee Priest, The Early Years: Advice and Full Workout". The Barbell. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  2. ^ Merritt, Greg. "Lee Priest, The Early Years: Advice and Full Workout". The Barbell. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  3. ^ "2013 NABBA Mr. Universe: Show (DVD)". GMV Bodybuilding.
  4. ^ "Muscle Sport Magazine Lee Priest - Muscle Sport Magazine". Muscle Sport Magazine. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  5. ^ "Muscle Sport Magazine Winter 2015 - Muscle Sport Magazine". Muscle Sport Magazine. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  6. ^ Olson, Chris (11 April 2018). "Round Trip short film". UK Film Review. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Bob Cicherillo - Lee Priest Debate Continues | Muscle Sport Magazine". www.musclesportmag.com. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Latest Pro Bodybuilding News: Drama In The Federation: IFBB & Demilia Clash!". Bodybuilding.com. 31 May 2004. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Lee Priest Pro Bodybuilding Profile". Bodybuilding.com. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
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