Chris Cormier

Broderick Christopher "Chris" Cormier (born August 19, 1967) is a retired American bodybuilder who competed in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness.

Biography He was born in Palm Springs, California. In 1984, he placed 4th in the 167 pound weight group at the California Interscholastic Federation State High School Wrestling Championships for Palm Springs High School. Cormier's first Mr. Olympia came in 1994, where he placed 6th. The same year he also participated in his first Arnold Classic and the Ironman Pro Invitational, where he placed 4th and 2nd respectively. In 1995 he competed in his first Night of Champions tournament (now called the New York Pro), where he placed 6th. Cormier has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines, including being featured on the cover of Muscular Development magazine.

In mid-2006 Cormier was hospitalized with an infected spine resulting from a bodybuilding-related injury before he was due to train with veteran English bodybuilder and ex-Mr. Olympia, Dorian Yates. His recovery included extensive physiotherapy but the injury, and a subsequent one involving his triceps, forced his retirement.

Since then he has turned his efforts into working with athletes all over the world, sharing the knowledge and expertise he gained over his 30+ years in the sport, which included competing in over 72 IFBB competitions, with 12 professional wins and first runner-up a record 6 times at the prestigious Arnold Classic (2000-05). His website is www.thegrind.guru.

In 2019, a documentary film called Chris Cormier: I Am the Real Deal, about Chris' life and career was to be released.

Cormier has one son with ex fitness model and reality television star Ahmo Hight.

Competition history 1987 NPC California Championships, Teenage division, 1st 1987 NPC Teen Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1st 1991 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 4th 1993 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall 1994 Arnold Classic, 4th 1994 Grand Prix France, 7th 1994 Grand Prix Germany, 6th 1994 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd 1994 Mr. Olympia, 6th 1995 Grand Prix England, 5th 1995 Grand Prix France, 5th 1995 Grand Prix Germany, 4th 1995 Grand Prix Russia, 5th 1995 Grand Prix Spain, 4th 1995 Grand Prix Ukraine, 4th 1995 Night of Champions, 4th 1995 Mr. Olympia, 6th 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 8th 1996 Grand Prix England, 8th 1996 Grand Prix Germany, 7th 1996 Grand Prix Russia, 8th 1996 Grand Prix Spain, 8th 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 8th 1996 Mr. Olympia, 7th 1997 Canada Pro Cup, 3rd 1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 2nd 1997 Grand Prix England, 2nd 1997 Grand Prix Finland, 2nd 1997 Grand Prix Germany, 6th 1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 8th 1997 Grand Prix Russia, 4th 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 6th 1997 Night of Champions, 1st 1997 Mr. Olympia, 8th 1997 Toronto Pro Invitational, 3rd 1998 Arnold Classic, 5th 1998 Grand Prix Finland, 4th 1998 Grand Prix Germany, 4th 1998 Mr. Olympia, 6th 1999 Arnold Classic, 3rd 1999 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st 1999 Mr. Olympia, 3rd 2000 Arnold Classic, 2nd 2000 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st 2001 Arnold Classic, 2nd 2001 Grand Prix Australia, 1st 2001 Grand Prix England, 2nd 2001 Grand Prix Hungary, 2nd 2001 Grand Prix New Zealand, 2nd 2001 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st 2001 Mr. Olympia, 5th 2001 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st 2002 Arnold Classic, 2nd 2002 Grand Prix Australia, 1st 2002 Grand Prix Austria, 1st 2002 Grand Prix England, 3rd 2002 Grand Prix Holland, 2nd 2002 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st 2002 Mr. Olympia, 3rd 2002 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 2nd 2002 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 3rd 2003 Arnold Classic, 2nd 2003 Grand Prix Australia, 1st 2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 2nd 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 7th 2004 Arnold Classic, 2nd 2004 Grand Prix Australia, 2nd 2004 Grand Prix England, 2nd 2004 Grand Prix Holland, 2nd 2004 Mr. Olympia, 7th 2005 Arnold Classic, 2nd 2005 Grand Prix Australia, 2nd 2005 Mr. Olympia, 13th 2005 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st 2007 IFBB Montreal Pro Classic, 4th