Michael Kefalianos
| Michael Kefalianos |
| Personal Info |
| Nickname |
The Spartan[1] |
| Born |
August 16, 1970 (1970-08-16) (age 41)
Lagoudi, Kos, Greece |
| Height |
5' 6" (1.68m) |
| Weight |
242 lbs. (110kg) |
| Professional Career |
| Pro-debut |
IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix IX, 2009 |
| Best win |
IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix XI - 3rd, 2011 |
Michael Kefalianos (Greek: Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός), first name also spelt Michalis and Mihalis, is a Greek bodybuilder who is an International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) professional bodybuilder.[2][3] He is widely considered to be the best Greek bodybuilder and is currently one of the top bodybuilders in the world.[1][4][5] On 1 September 2010 he secured a sponsorship contract with Maximum Human Performance who also sponsors Victor Martinez.[1][6] At the 2011 IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix he ranked third and qualified for entry to Mr. Olympia for the third year in succession.[7]
Life, training, and amateur career
He was born on the island of Kos, in Greece, in 1970.[8][9] After compulsory Greek Army service he started bodybuilding at 20 years of age.[9] He lived in Adelaide, Australia for four years with his Australian wife and they have two children.[9] He returned to Kos with his family where he trains at David Balassas' gym.[4][5][10] David Balassas is Michael's friend and personal trainer. Between 1998 and 2007 Michael was a regular winner of the Mr. Aegean and Mr. Hellas competitions.[9]
IFBB Pro bodybuilder
On 22 November 2008 he came first in the International North German Championship in Hamburg and earned his IFBB pro card by defeating other bodybuilders who had already earned their IFBB pro cards.[8][11]
Participation at Mr. Olympia
He qualified for Mr. Olympia on his IFBB pro debut at the 2009 IFBB Australia Grand Prix.[12] He participated and ranked joint 16th in the IFBB Mr. Olympia contest on September 2009 for Australia.[2][13] He participated in 2010 Mr. Olympia contest but was not placed.[4] He qualified for 2011 Mr. Olympia at the 2011 IFBB Australia Grand Prix.[14]
Competitive history
Amateur career
- 2007 PDI Pro Division Inc - 1st[11]
- 2007 WABBA Pro World Championship - 1st[11]
- 2008 WABBA Mr Odysseia - 1st[15]
- 2008 International North German Championship in Hamburg - 1st[8][11]
- 2009 NPC Arnold Classic Amateur Championships - 3rd (earned IFBB Pro card at this event)[9][13]
Pro career
- 2009 IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix IX - 4th (qualified for entry to Mr. Olympia)[12][16][17]
- 2009 IFBB New York Pro - 11th[13][16][18]
- 2009 IFBB Mr. Olympia - joint 16th[2][3][13][16]
- 2010 IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix X - 4th[13][16]
- 2010 IFBB Orlando Europa Show of Champions - 4th[13][16][19]
- 2010 IFBB Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships - 5th[13][16]
- 2010 IFBB Hartford Europa Battle of Champions - 4th[13][16]
- 2010 IFBB Dallas Europa Super Show - 5th[13][16][20][21][22]
- 2010 IFBB Mr. Europe Pro - 6th[16][23]
- 2011 IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix XI - 3rd (qualified for entry to Mr. Olympia)[7]
- 2011 IFBB British Grand Prix I Open Class - 5th[24]
- 2011 IFBB FIBO Power Pro Germany - 5th[25][26]
- 2011 IFBB New York Pro - 6th [27]
- Maximum Human Performance (since 1 September 2010).[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d IFBB PRO “The Spartan” Joins Team MHP MaxPerformance.com
- ^ a b c Mr. Olympia 2009 results scorecard IFBBpro.com
- ^ a b 2009 Mr Olympia Competitor Michael Kefalianos IFBBpro.com
- ^ a b c Ανάμεσα στους κορυφαίους ο Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός Translation: "Amongst the leaders Michael Kefalianos." Kalymnian's Voice, 19 July 2010.
- ^ a b Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός ο Κορυφαίος Ελληνας Bodybuilder Translation: "Michael Kefalianos the top Greek bodybuilder." INews.gr, 17 June 2010.
- ^ Victor Martinez MaxPerformance.com
- ^ a b 2011 Australia Pro Scorecard, IFBBpro.com
- ^ a b c Body building Titans invade Melbourne neoskosmos.com, 16 Mar 2009.
- ^ a b c d e Michael Kefalianos - Bio MichaelKefalianos.com
- ^ Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός - Δαυίδ Μπαλάσας bodybuildingradio.gr
- ^ a b c d Mike Kefalianos: The Greek Beast never2big.com
- ^ a b 2009 Australia IFBB Grand Prix Australia-Bodybuilding.com
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Bodybuilder Profiles, Michael Kefalianos, Bodybuilding.com
- ^ 2011 Olympia Qualifiers, IFBBpro.com
- ^ Mike Kefalianos: Arnold Amateur never2big.com, 3 March 2009.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Michael Kefalianos Bodybuilders.gr
- ^ 2009 Australia Pro Grand Prix Contest Results IFBBpro.com
- ^ 2009 New York Pro Men IFBBpro.com
- ^ Ρίξιμο! για τον Μιχάλη Κεφαλιανό στο 2010 Europa Pro Show of Champion Translation: "What a shot! for Michael Kefalianos at 2010 Europa Pro Show of Champions" Body and Style.net, 18 April 2010.
- ^ Πέμπτος ο Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός στο Dallas των ΗΠΑ Translation: "Michael Kefalianos fifth at Dallas in the United States." Newsbeast.gr, 16 August 2010. (Greek)
- ^ Στο IFBB Dallas Pro 2010 Ο Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός AegeanNews24.gr, 14 August 2010.
- ^ Essa Ibrahim Obiad wins 2010 Dallas Europa eMuscleMag.com, 16 August 2010.
- ^ Ronny Rockel Wins Mr Europe 2010 AussieBodyBuilders.com, 12 September 2010.
- ^ IFBB British Grand Prix & Fitness Expo Weekend GrandPrixExpo.co.uk
- ^ 2011 IFBB FIBO Power Pro Germany, Essen, Germany, GMV Productions, 16 April 2011.
- ^ 2011 FIBO Power Pro Championships Images, IFBBpro.com
- ^ 2011 IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding Championships, Bodybuilders.gr
External links
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Kefalianos, Michael |
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| Date of birth |
1970 |
| Place of birth |
Lagoudi, Kos, Greece |
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