Kai Greene
| Kai L. Greene | |
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| Bodybuilder | |
 Kai Greene at the 2009 IFBB Australia competition, which he won. | |
| Personal info | |
| Born | July 12, 1975 Brooklyn, New York |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | (offseason) 280-300 (on-season) 245-250 lb |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut |
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| Best win |
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| Active | Yes |
Kai Greene (born July 12, 1975) is a professional bodybuilder. His most recent victory was the New York pro in 2011. Greene was the first runner up (2nd Place) at the 2012 Mr. Olympia competition.
Biography
In his autobiography on his website, his rapid growth and development drew the attention of his 7th grade English teacher, and since his school conduct was deemed far below expectations, Kai was introduced to the idea of teen competition. He soon became an enthusiastic bodybuilder. He competed in the National Physique Committee, aiming to move into the International Federation of BodyBuilders. He perceives his success in the NPC as mixed. Although he won the 1999 Team Universe, he was disappointed and took a five-year break from competitions, before re-emerging in the 2004 Team Universe contest, which he won again.[1] This victory qualified him for a career as a pro bodybuilder. He is famous for his long, grueling and intense training sessions.
Stats
- Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[citation needed]
- Off Season Weight: 126–136 kg (278–300 lb)[citation needed]
- Competition Weight: 116–121 kg (256–267 lb)[citation needed]
- Arm Size: 56 cm (22 in)[citation needed]
- Leg Size: 85 cm (33 in)[citation needed]
- Chest size: 148 cm (58 in)[citation needed]
Sponsors & Endorsements
Kai Greene is sponsored by Flex magazine and MuscleMeds. He endorses Carnivor, a protein supplement.
New York Pro & Mr. Olympia
In 2011, Kai began working with prep coach George Farah and placed first in the 2011 New York Pro. His third place win at Mr. Olympia in 2011 qualified him for the 2012 contest, and hence he did not compete at the New York Pro in order to focus on Mr. Olympia. On September 29, 2012, Kai placed 2nd in the Mr. Olympia competition.
Documentaries
In 2009, he worked with director Mike Pulcinella to release Overkill which documented his preparation for his first appearance at the 2009 Olympia. In 2010, he teamed with Mike Pulcinella again to film the sequel Redemption which recorded his reaction to his fourth place win, and the new routine and training he adopted for the 2010 competition.
Kai Greene also features in the 2013 film Generation Iron, detailing the lead up and events of the 2012 Mr Olympia competition.
Contest history
- Shawn Ray Colorado Pro/Am Classic 2007 — 1st
- New York Pro 2008 — 1st
- Arnold Classic 2008 — 3rd
- Australian Pro Grand Prix 2009 — 1st
- Arnold Classic 2009 — 1st
- 2009 Mr. Olympia — 4th
- Arnold Classic 2010 — 1st
- Australian Pro Grand Prix 2010 – 1st
- 2010 Mr. Olympia — 7th
- New York Pro 2011 — 1st
- 2011 Mr. Olympia — 3rd
- Sheru Classic 2011 — 3rd
- 2012 Mr. Olympia — 2nd
- Sheru Classic 2012 — 2nd
References
- ^ "Iron Man Magazine | www.ironmanmagazine.com". Contests.ironmanmagazine.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.