John Lees (bodybuilder)

John Lees (born 1930) was an English bodybuilder and later a professional wrestler who won Mr. Universe in 1957.[1][2] 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.[3]

John Lees

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

References
  1. http://www.classicbodybuilders.com/classicbodybuildersl.html Classic Bodybuilders
  2. http://www.musclememory.com/showArticle.php?mb561111 Muscle Memory
  3. http://shootingparrots.co.uk/2010/12/08/u-is-for-universe/
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