From Montreal Canada, Paul Dillett is a retired professional bodybuilder, and entrepreneur. He’s also the founder and the CEO of the world renowned WBFF.

Beginning his journey as an outstanding football player, Paul first took on weight training in the late 1980’s. During this period, he began carving a physique of “greatness”; this physique, for which he was later nicknamed the “Freak-einstein”, brought him his Pro Card in 1992 – only one year after his first competition.

By 2006, Paul took part in 40 competitions; finishing among the top 3 in 15 of them. Some of his best results on the stage were winning the 1999 Night of Champions, finishing 4th at the 1994 Mr. Olympia, and being the runner-up in the 1996 Ironman Pro Invitational.

Paul officially retired from professional bodybuilding in 2012.

Accomplishments
Competitions

1991

North American Championships, Heavyweight, 2nd

1992

North American Championships, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall

1993

Arnold Classic, 4th
Ironman Pro Invitational, 4th
Mr. Olympia, 6th

1994

Grand Prix England, 4th
Grand Prix France (2), 2nd
Grand Prix France, 1st
Grand Prix Germany (2), 1st
Grand Prix Germany, 3rd
Grand Prix Italy, 2nd
Grand Prix Spain, 3rd
Mr. Olympia, 4th

1996

Arnold Classic, 3rd
Grand Prix Czech Republic, 3rd
Grand Prix England, 3rd
Grand Prix Germany, 4th
Grand Prix Russia, 4th
Grand Prix Spain, 2nd
Grand Prix Switzerland, 2nd
Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd
Mr. Olympia, 5th
San Jose Pro Invitational, 2nd

1997

Arnold Classic, 6th
Grand Prix Czech Republic, 6th
Grand Prix England, 4th
Grand Prix Finland, 5th
Grand Prix Germany, 4th
Grand Prix Hungary, 4th
Grand Prix Russia, 5th
Grand Prix Spain, 4th
Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
Mr. Olympia, 5th
San Jose Pro Invitational, 5th

1998

Mr. Olympia, Did not place

1999

Night of Champions, 1st
Mr. Olympia, 7th

2000

Night of Champions, 3rd

2002

Night of Champions, 6th
Southwest Pro Cup, 8th

2003

Grand Prix Hungary, 14th

2006

Montreal Pro, 10th



Biography
Early Bodybuilding Journey

Born to a French father, and Jamaican mother, Paul Dillett was encouraged to take part in regular sporting and physical activities from an early age. Before he started his bodybuilding journey, Paul was one of the best players in the CFB (Canadian Football League). It was this sport that helped to establish early foundations he later carved his physique upon.

By 1991, Paul gained a lot of interest in bodybuilding, as he said “it took over” him. He stopped playing football, and started going to the gym; inspired by legendary bodybuilding figures such as Gary Strydom, Tom Platz, and Lou Ferrigno.

“The reason my delts are the way there are is because I have always wanted to have delts like Gary Strydom. Also, who doesn’t love Tom Platz.”

Driven by his “inborn” passion for weightlifting, Paul began to notice quick changes in the shape of his body. His progress was so striking that he began considering to compete in a bodybuilding show – soon, this thought manifested itself into reality.
Competitions and Pro Card

His first competition came in 1991, at the North American Championships. As an outsider, Paul “wowed” the audience when he heard his name called out as the runner-up in the heavyweight category. However, this was just the beginning of Paul’s competitive journey.

Only one year later, he took part at the North American Championships once again; this time taking home the Overall 1st place title, and also, his Pro Card.
First Pro Competitions, and the Accident

Paul made his Pro debut in 1993, at the Arnold Classic; finishing in 4th place that day. In his Mr. Olympia debut, which came in the same year, Paul took home 6th place.

In 1994, Paul experienced an accident while on the stage at Arnold Classic. During one of his poses, Paul “froze” on the stage – this happened as a result of cramping from water retention and dehydration.



Later Competitions

After the incident, Paul took one year off the bodybuilding stage. He came back in 1996, finishing in 3rd place at both the Arnold Classic, and Grand Prix in the Czech Republic.

During the 1996-2006 period, Paul competed in 29 shows; his most significant results were the victory at the 1999 Night of Champions, and the 5th place at the biggest bodybuilding competition – the 1997 Mr. Olympia.

Alongside these results, he also took home numerous runner-up places. Some of them were the 1996 Grand Prix Spain, and the 1996 Ironman Pro.
Retirement from Competitive Bodybuilding

Paul’s last competition came in 2006, at the Montreal Pro. However, he officially retired from professional bodybuilding six years later, in 2012.

During his professional career, Paul was featured in some of the most famous bodybuilding and fitness magazines, articles, and covers.
Turning to Business

After his retirement, Paul turned his focus to other areas of his life. He became an entrepreneur; opening his personal training businesses.

In 2007, he became the owner and CEO of The World Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (WBFF).

Idols and Influences

Paul’s favorite bodybuilders were Gary Strydom, Tom Platz, and Lou Ferrigno. Paul admired the accomplishments of these athletes, and their incredible physiques.