Dorian Yates
| Dorian Yates | |
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| professional bodybuilder | |
Yates in June 2016 | |
| Personal info | |
| Nickname | The Shadow |
| Born | 19 April 1962 Solihull, England |
| Best statistics | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg) (contest) 290 lb (132 kg) (off-season) |
| Professional (Pro) career | |
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| Predecessor | Lee Haney |
| Successor | Ronnie Coleman |
| Active | 1984–1997 |
Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates (born 19 April 1962) is an English retired professional bodybuilder. He won the Mr. Olympia title six consecutive times from 1992 to 1997. He earned the nickname "The Shadow" for his tendency to unexpectedly appear at major bodybuilding contests and win, having neither confirmed nor denied whether he would compete beforehand, and for staying out of the public eye between contests. Known for his impressive conditioning and wide and thick back, he is regarded as one of the greatest professional bodybuilders of all time.