Phillip Heath

Infobox bodybuilder

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name = Phillip Jerrod Heath
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nickname = The Gift, The Next Best Thing
birthdate = birth date and age|1979|12|18
birthplace = Seattle, WA, United States
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firstproshow = 2006 Colorado Pro Championships
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bestwin = 2008 IFBB Iron Man
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yesorretiredyear = Since 2003

Phillip Jerrod Heath (born December 18, 1979 in Seattle, WA) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder.

Nicknamed "The Gift", Heath played basketball for the University of Denver before turning to bodybuilding in 2002. His hard work quickly paid off when he won the overall title at the 2005 NPC (National Physique Committee) USA Championships and earned the right to compete as an IFBB Pro. "The Gift" immediately made a splash in the IFBB, winning his first two pro events in 2006, which were The Colorado Pro Championships and The New York Pro Championship.

Heath has been featured in many fitness and magazine articles, including being featured on the cover of FLEX magazine. Heath currently resides in Denver, Colorado.

Phil placed a disappointing 5th place at the 2007 Arnold Classic, although fans and critics had him as high as 3rd place. None the less, it qualified him to compete in the 2007 Mr. Olympia contest. Heath decided not to compete at the contest, stating that he needs more time to improve in order to be competitive. This proved to be a good move, as he ended up winning the 2008 Iron Man show and placed second to Dexter Jackson at the 2008 Arnold Classic.Phil finished 3rd in his Mr Olympia debut in 2008.

Competitive stats

*Height: 5 ft 9 in
*Competition weight: 235 lbs
*Off-Season weight: 260 lbs
*Arms: 21"
*Legs: 31"
*Calves: 19"
*Neck: 17.5"
*Waist: 29"
*Chest: 52"

Competitive history

*2003 Northern Colorado State, Novice, Light-Heavyweight 1st and overall
*2003 NPC Colorado State, Light-Heavyweight, 1st
*2004 NPC Colorado State, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
*2005 NPC Junior Nationals, HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall
*2005 NPC USA Championships, HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall
*2006 Colorado Pro Championships, 1st
*2006 New York Pro Championship, 1st
*2007 Arnold Classic, 5th
*2008 IFBB Iron Man, 1st
*2008 Arnold Classic, 2nd
*2008 Mr Olympia, 3rd

ee also

*List of professional bodybuilders
*Mr. Olympia
*Arnold Classic
*Ironman Pro Invitational
*Night of Champions

References

Phillipheath.com. Phillip Heath biography. Page accessed 11/4/2006. http://www.phillipheath.com/

External links

* [http://www.phillipheath.com www.phillipheath.com] Official website
* [http://www.pumpedvideo.com/2008/01/27/phil-heath-posing-at-2007-arnold-classic/ Phil Heath Posing Video from Arnold Classic 2007]