Written by J.A. Giresi
12 October 2017

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Get Ready for the Lee Haney Games!

An Exclusive Interview with 8-Time Mr. Olympia Champion Lee Haney

 

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to do a sit-down telephone interview with eight-time Mr. Olympia bodybuilding champion Lee Haney. It was a pleasure to speak with Lee in depth about the upcoming Lee Haney Games on October 27-28 being held in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia International Convention Center.

As I spoke with Lee, I learned quite a few things about this event. Not only does it help to promote charity but is also an NPC qualifier for bodybuilding. Most importantly, it encourages of love of sport for men and women of all ages.

When asked how the event got started, Lee responded, “The Lee Haney Games began some years back as a [youth] mentoring event for kids. It started out as Haney’s Harvest House [which is still a charity in operation today] as a training program for boys of high-school age. “

Lee went on to explain that the first events consisted of bench-pressing and tire-flipping, and over the years the games evolved to include other sports like arm wrestling, powerlifting, cheerleading, Scottish Highland Games, Strongman and Strongwomen competitions and of course, bodybuilding in all areas including open and Classic Physique, as well as Bikini, making it an event not only for men, but women too.

This year, being the third year for the games, the event is being sponsored by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. It is also being sponsored by comedian Steve Harvey and his wife Majorie, who are originally from Atlanta. In fact, Lee Haney is Steve Harvey’s personal trainer.  

The events also highlight several other sports, such as Scottish Highland Games and powerlifting, and include special Lifetime Achievement Awards that are given out to honor athletes. This year’s recipient is former Legendary NFL player Billy “White Shoes” Johnson. Last year’s recipient was Ron Hemelgarn.

In bodybuilding history, Lee Haney carved out a name for himself as the first bodybuilder to surpass Arnold Schwarzenegger’s seven-time Mr. Olympia record. It is good to see that this distinguished champion is still a champion in so many ways, and remains an inspiration to so many others.

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