Kevin Levrone, also known as “Maryland Muscle Machine”, was born on July 16, 1965 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
From an early age, he faced difficulties. At the age of 10, after the death of his father, he began to take an interest in bodybuilding as a way to isolate himself and deal with his pain.
After graduating from high school, Levrone started a small construction company. However, at the age of 24, he faced another tragedy: his mother was diagnosed with cancer.
He used training as an outlet, retreating to the gym whenever he needed to relieve his sadness.
Beginnings in Bodybuilding
In 1990, motivated by friends, Kevin entered the State Championships and won. In 1991, he won the US National Championships and became an IFBB professional.
From there, he began a successful career, participating in competitions such as the “Night of Champions”, “Arnold Classic” and “Mr. Olympia”. Levrone accumulated an impressive 21 medals on the IFBB circuit.
Career Transition and Breaks
In 2002, Kevin decided to put his career on hold to pursue music and moved to Los Angeles, where he tried to establish himself as a rock musician. Despite the move, rumors of his return to bodybuilding quickly surfaced. In July of that year, he officially announced that he would return to competition and refocus on bodybuilding.
Challenges and Injuries
Like many athletes, Kevin has suffered serious injuries, including a torn pectoral muscle and an inguinal hernia. The recovery was difficult, but he returned to competition after each break, showing impressive resilience.
Acting Career and New Hiatus
After his last competition in 2003, Kevin decided to focus on his acting career, studying under Allen Williams and Milton Katselas. He also operates two academies in Maryland and Baltimore and organizes the annual Levrone Classic, a charity competition in memory of his parents.
Anthropometric Data
• Height: 1.76 m
• Biceps: 59 cm
• Calf: 49 cm
• Chest: 145 cm
• Neck: 47 cm
• Waist: 80 cm
• Thigh: 84 cm
• Weight in competition: 112 kg
• Off-season weight: 127 kg
• Bench press: 255 kg
• Squat: 280 kg
Kevin Levrone Competition History
• 1991
• Nationals – 1st place
• Nationals (Heavyweight Category) – 1st place
• Junior Nationals (Heavyweight Category) – 2nd place
• 1992
• Night of Champions – 1st place
• Grand Prix Germany – 1st place
• Grand Prix United Kingdom – 2nd place
• Chicago Pro – 3rd place
• Mr. Olympia – 2nd place
• 1993
• Grand Prix Germany – 1st place
• Grand Prix Finland – 2nd place
• Grand Prix Spain – 3rd place
• Grand Prix France – 5th place
• Grand Prix United Kingdom – 3rd place
• Mr. Olympia – 5th place
• 1994
• Arnold Classic – 1st place
• San Francisco Pro – 1st place
• San Jose Pro – 1st place
• Italian Grand Prix – 1st place
• Grand Prix France – 1st place
• Grand Prix Germany – 2nd place
• Grand Prix Spain – 2nd place
• Grand Prix United Kingdom – 2nd place
• Mr. Olympia – 3rd place
• 1995
• Grand Prix Germany – 1st place
• Grand Prix Russia – 1st place
• Grand Prix Spain – 1st place
• Grand Prix United Kingdom – 2nd place
• Mr. Olympia – 2nd place
• 1996
• Arnold Classic – 1st place
• San Francisco Pro – 1st place
• San Jose Pro – 1st place
• Grand Prix Germany – 3rd place
• Grand Prix Russia – 5th place
• Swiss Grand Prix – 3rd place
• Grand Prix United Kingdom – 4th place
• Grand Prix Spain – 4th place
• Grand Prix Czech Republic – 2nd place
• Mr. Olympia – 3rd place
• 1997
• Grand Prix Finland – 1st place
• Grand Prix Czech Republic – 1st place
• Grand Prix Germany – 1st place
• Grand Prix Spain – 1st place
• Grand Prix United Kingdom – 1st place
• Grand Prix Hungary – 1st place
• Grand Prix Russia – 2nd place
• Mr. Olympia – 4th place
• Arnold Classic – 8th place
• 1998
• San Francisco Pro – 1st place
• Toronto/Montreal Pro – 2nd place
• Night of Champions – 2nd place
• Grand Prix Finland – 2nd place
• Grand Prix Germany – 2nd place
• Mr. Olympia – 4th place
• 1999
• Arnold Classic – 2nd place
• Grand Prix United Kingdom – 3rd place
• Pro World Championship – 3rd place
• Mr. Olympia – 4th place
• 2000
• Arnold Classic – 3rd place
• Mr. Olympia – 2nd place
• 2001
• Grand Prix United Kingdom – 1st place
• Mr. Olympia – 3rd place
• 2002
• Arnold Classic – 5th place
• Australian Grand Prix – 4th place
• Mr. Olympia – 2nd place
• 2003
• Arnold Classic – 5th place
• San Francisco Pro – withdrawal
• Mr. Olympia – 6th place
• Show of Strength Pro – 3rd place
• 2016
• Mr. Olympia – 16th place
• 2018
• Arnold Classic Australia – 13th place
With a career marked by challenges and overcoming, Kevin Levrone left a historic mark on bodybuilding, inspiring generations with his strength and dedication.
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