Troy Alves

Troy Alves (born September 26, 1966) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder.

tats

*Height: 5 foot 8 inches
*Off season weight: 245 lb
*Competition weight: 220-222 lb

Background

Initially a high school and later a college baseball star, Troy always had a love for weight training that dated back to his sophomore year of high school. While on a full scholarship at an Arizona community college for baseball, Alves injured himself while weight training. His career in baseball was seriously jeopardized, prompting Alves to quit college and join the United States Airforce. Having a child at the time was one of the major reasons for doing so. After being told he should pursue bodybuilding, Alves broke into his first show in 1996 when he competed in the NPC (National Physique Committee) USA Championships, where he placed 8th. If first IFBB competition was the Arnold Classic of 2003, where he placed 10th. His first Mr. Olympia came in 2004, where he placed 15th. Alves is known for his balanced body. He has been featured in many fitness articles and has appeared on the cover of FLEX magazine. Today he lives with his Wife and his 19 year old daughter in Arizona, USA. He is a childhood friend of actor Michael Jai White.

Contest history

*1996 NPC USA Championships, Light-HeavyWeight, 8th
*1997 NPC Junior USA, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall
*1997 NPC Nationals, Light-HeavyWeight, 6th
*1998 NPC Nationals , Light-HeavyWeight, 8th
*1998 NPC USA Championships , Light-HeavyWeight, 1st
*1999 NPC Nationals, Light-HeavyWeight, 7th
*1999 North American Championships, Light-HeavyWeight, 3rd
*2000 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 2nd
*2000 NPC USA Championships, HeavyWeight, 2nd
*2001 NPC USA Championships, HeavyWeight, 2nd
*2002 NPC USA Championships, HeavyWeight, 1st
*2003 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 10th
*2003 Grand Prix Australia - IFBB, 2nd
*2003 Grand Prix England - IFBB, 6th
*2003 Grand Prix Holland - IFBB, 6th
*2003 Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 4th
*2003 Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th
*2003 Maximum Pro Invitational - IFBB, 5th
*2003 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 8th
*2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational - IFBB, 5th
*2004 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 15th
*2004 Show of Strength Pro Championship - IFBB, 5th
*2005 Arnold Classic, 8th
*2005 Ironman Pro Invitational, 3rd
*2005 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 4th
*2006 Arnold Classic, 11th
*2006 Colorado Pro Championships, 8th
*2006 Ironman Pro Invitational, 3rd
*2006 Mr. Olympia, 15th

External links

* [http://www.solid-gains.com/gallery/view/troy-alves/ Troy Alves Photos]