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George Peterson Bodybuilder Then And Now

By Cornell Scott / March 11, 2024

George Peterson Then

George Peterson was born on July 19, 1968, in New York City. He began lifting weights at the age of 15, and by the time he was 18, he had won his first bodybuilding competition. Peterson turned professional in 1990, and he quickly became one of the top bodybuilders in the world. He won the Mr. Olympia competition in 1997, and he placed in the top three at the Mr. Olympia competition seven other times.

Peterson is married to fellow bodybuilder Monica Brant. The couple has two children.

Competitive History

1990 NPC USA Championships – 1st
1991 NPC Nationals – 1st
1992 IFBB Night of Champions – 2nd
1993 IFBB Arnold Classic – 3rd
1994 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 4th
1995 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 3rd
1996 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 2nd
1997 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 1st
1998 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 3rd
1999 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 4th
2000 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 5th

George Peterson Now

Peterson retired from competitive bodybuilding in 2002. He now owns and operates a gym in Los Angeles, California. He also works as a personal trainer and nutritionist. Peterson is an active member of the bodybuilding community, and he frequently gives lectures and seminars on bodybuilding and fitness.