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GBN Bodybulder of the Week "Paul Dillett"
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...t/dillet24.jpg 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 http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...t/dillet30.jpg 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. http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...5XlI2xd-G0.jpg 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. http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...esize-750.jpeg |
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