Regan Grimes (born 26 June 1993) is a Canadian bodybuilder and IFBB Pro.[1]

Regan Grimes
Bodybuilder 
Personal info
Born26 June 1993
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Professional career
Active2010–present

Biography edit

Grimes began weightlifting at the age of 17 in 2011, and made his debut a year later UFE, participating in the middleweight division, placing 1st.[2] He competed in the 2018 New York Pro under the International Federation of Bodybuilding, placing first. Switching over to the Open division from Classic Physique,[3] in 2020, he competed in the IFBB's Romania Muscle Fest Pro, again placing first. In 2022, he won the Cairo Pro competition and qualified for the 2022 Mr. Olympia, but dropped out prior to the competition.[4] He competed in the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition in Italy.[5]

Grimes is currently coached by 1989 Mr. Universe winner Miloš Šarčev,[6] and recently began training with seven-time Mr. Olympia winner Phil Heath.[7] He owns his own clothing line and gym.[2]

Placing history edit

Year Competition Rank
2012 Ultimate Fitness Events:

Middleweight

1[2]
2017 Vancouver Pro 2[2]
2018 New York Pro 1[8]
2018 Mr. Olympia: Classic 8[9]
2019 Japan Pro 3[9]
2020 British Grand Prix Pro 2[9]
2020 Romania Muscle Fest Pro 1[4]
2021 Mr. Olympia 15[10]
2021 Legion Sports Fest 2[8]
2022 Cairo Pro 1[4]
2022 Arnold Classic 7[6]
2022 Boston Pro 7[6]
2023 Mr. Olympia 9

References edit

  1. ^ "Regan Grimes Workout Routine and Diet Plan". fitnessreaper.com. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  2. ^ a b c d "Regan Grimes". www.greatestphysiques.com. 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  3. ^ Khanna, Ruby (2022-09-10). "Bodybuilder Regan Grimes Shares Back Workout for Muscle Mass in Preparation for 2022 Mr. Olympia". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  4. ^ a b c Zeglinski, Robert (2022-09-16). "Bodybuilder Regan Grimes Withdraws from the 2022 Mr. Olympia". Breaking Muscle. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  5. ^ "Regan Grimes, 'Good Vito' & Blessing Awodibu Share Updates Ahead of 2023 Flex Weekend Pro in Italy". Fitness Volt. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  6. ^ a b c Serafino, Jason (2022-09-15). "Bodybuilder Regan Grimes Will Not Compete at the 2022 Mr. Olympia". BarBend. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  7. ^ Salmon, Jonathan (2023-01-17). "Phil Heath Looks Huge in Recent Training with Regan Grimes". Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  8. ^ a b "Regan Grimes". GAT SPORT. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  9. ^ a b c "Regan Grimes". muscleinsider.com. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  10. ^ Grech, Kevin (2023-08-21). "Regan Grimes - The wait is over, it's time to get serious". Evolution of Bodybuilding. Retrieved 2023-09-09.