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John Lees (bodybuilder)

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Name
  
John Lees


Role
  
Bodybuilder

John Lees (born 1930) was an English bodybuilder and later a professional wrestler. who won Mr. Universe in 1957. Lees was born in Stalybridge in 1930. In retirement, Lees operated a gym called John Lees Fitness Centre in Stalybridge, until it was destroyed by a fire in 2005.

He has taken part in the following bodybuilding competitions:

  • 1949: Mr Britain - HSL, 3rd
  • 1950: Mr Britain - HSL, 3rd
  • 1950: Mr Universe - NABBA, Medium-Tall, 1st
  • 1952: Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 2nd
  • 1953: Mr Britain - HSL, Winner
  • 1953: Mr Europe - 4th
  • 1953: Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 2nd
  • 1954: Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 2nd
  • 1955: Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 3rd
  • 1956: Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 2nd
  • 1957: Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 1st
  • 1957: Mr Universe - NABBA, Overall Winner

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