Michalis Kefalianos

Michael Kefalianos , first name also spelt Michalis and Mihalis, is a Greek bodybuilder with Greek and Australian dual citizenship who is an International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) professional bodybuilder. He is widely considered to be the best Greek bodybuilder. In 2009 at the IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix he placed fourth and became the first Greek bodybuilder to ever qualify for the Mr. Olympia competition, which is held in Las Vegas once a year in September. He has since competed in more than 35 professional bodybuilding shows, with his career highlight the 2012 Mr. Europe win in Madrid, Spain.

Life, training, and amateur career Michael was born on the island of Kos in 1971. After completing compulsory service in the Greek Army, he began bodybuilding at the age of 20. Between 1998 and 2007, Michael competed regularly in the Mr. Aegean and Mr. Hellas competitions, achieving multiple wins. He subsequently retired from competitive bodybuilding and established Olympian Gym Kos on the island, where he continues to reside.

Participation at Mr. Olympia He qualified for Mr. Olympia on his IFBB pro debut at the 2009 IFBB Australia Grand Prix. He participated and ranked joint 16th in the IFBB Mr. Olympia contest in September 2009 for Australia. He participated in 2010 Mr. Olympia contest but was not placed. He qualified for 2011 Mr. Olympia at the 2011 IFBB Australia Grand Prix. The 2012 season started with Michael's invitation to his first Arnold Classic in Ohio, where he placed 9th. In March 2012 he placed 2nd to Branch Warren at the Australian Grand Prix and qualified for his 3rd Mr. Olympia. The highlight of his career came on 28 April 2012, in Madrid, Spain where Michael won his first professional bodybuilding competition, the 2012 Mr. Europe Pro.

Competitive history

Amateur career 2008 International North German Championship in Hamburg – 1st 2009 IFBB New York Pro – 11th 2009 IFBB Mr. Olympia – joint 16th 2010 IFBB Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships – 5th 2010 IFBB Mr. Europe Pro – 6th 2011 IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix XI – 3rd (qualified for entry to Mr. Olympia) 2011 IFBB FIBO Power Pro Germany – 5th 2011 IFBB New York Pro – 6th 2011 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 16th 2011 IFBB Sheru Classic – 7th 2011 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 8th 2012 IFBB Arnold Classic – 9th 2012 IFBB Australian Grand Prix – 2nd 2012 IFBB FIBO Power Pro – 2nd 2012 IFBB Mr. Europe Pro – Winner 2012 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 16th 2012 IFBB Sheru Classic – 5th 2012 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 8th 2012 IFBB EVLS Prague Pro – 9th 2012 IFBB Masters Olympia – 6th 2013 IFBB Arnold Classic – 12th 2013 IFBB Australian Grand Prix – 6th 2013 IFBB FIBO Power Pro – 7th 2013 IFBB Arnold Classic Brazil – 7th 2013 IFBB Mr. Europe Pro – 4th 2013 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 12th 2014 IFBB Arnold Classic Brazil - 8th 2014 IFBB New York Pro - 7th 2014 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe - 9th 2014 IFBB Fitness House Pro Russian Grand Prix - 9th 2015 IFBB Arnold Classic - 13th 2015 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe - 13th 2015 IFBB EVLS Prague Pro - 13th 2016 IFBB Levrone Pro Classic - 7th 2016 IFBB BodyPower Pro UK - 3rd 2016 IFBB New York Pro - 11th 2016 IFBB Arnold Classic Africa - 6th 2016 IFBB Arnold Classic Asia - 12th 2016 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe - 15th 2016 IFBB Olympia Europe - 8th 2018 IFBB New York Pro - 16th 2018 IFBB EVLS Prague Pro - 11th

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