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Bill Grant Bodybuilder Then And Now

By Cornell Scott / March 11, 2024

Bill Grant Then

Bodybuilding Career

Bill Grant was born on July 12, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona. He began lifting weights at the age of 16 and quickly developed a passion for bodybuilding. In 1979, he won the Mr. Arizona bodybuilding competition, and in 1981, he won the Mr. USA bodybuilding competition. Grant went on to compete in the Mr. Olympia competition seven times, placing in the top six each time. He retired from competitive bodybuilding in 1991.

Family Background

Grant is married to his wife, Debbie, and they have two children, a son and a daughter. He is also a grandfather of three.

Bill Grant Now

Current Activities

Grant is now retired from competitive bodybuilding, but he remains active in the fitness industry. He is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist, and he owns his own gym in Phoenix, Arizona. Grant also works as a fitness model and spokesperson, and he has authored several books on bodybuilding and fitness.

Life History

Grant has had a successful career in the fitness industry, but he has also faced some challenges in his personal life. In 2009, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, but he has since recovered from the disease. Grant is also a recovering alcoholic, and he has been sober for over 20 years.

Competitive History

Year	Competition	Placement
1979	Mr. Arizona	1st
1981	Mr. USA	1st
1983	Mr. Olympia	6th
1984	Mr. Olympia	4th
1985	Mr. Olympia	5th
1986	Mr. Olympia	6th
1987	Mr. Olympia	5th
1988	Mr. Olympia	6th
1989	Mr. Olympia	6th
1990	Mr. Olympia	5th
1991	Mr. Olympia	6th