John Lees (bodybuilder)

John Lees (17 January 1930 – 14 November 2021) was an English bodybuilder and later a professional wrestler who won Mr. Universe in 1957.[1][2]

For other people with the same name, see John Lees.

John Lees

Life and career

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] He died on 14 November 2021, at the age of 91.[4]

Competitive history

Lees participated 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. "U is for Universe". 8 December 2010.
  4. Bugby, Tony (16 December 2021). "Former Mr Universe and Stalybridge gym owner John Lees dies aged 91". Tameside Correspondent. Retrieved 31 January 2022.


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