Shawn Ray

Shawn I. Ray (born September 9, 1965) is a former professional bodybuilder and author.

Bodybuilding career
In his 2005 interview, Ray said, "Chris Dickerson and National Champion - Mr. Universe, Bob Paris were two of the main reasons that I got into bodybuilding in the first place."

He is mentioned in The New Encyclopaedia of Modern Bodybuilding by Bill Dobbins and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ray also wrote a book about how to become a bodybuilder, named The Shawn Ray Way. Ray has appeared on more Flexible Magazine covers than any other bodybuilder in the history and also has also featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines worldwide. Ray was a co-host on Flex Magazine Workout on ESPN for 5 years as well as hosting bodybuilding competitions for ESPN as a commentator for 8 years.

He promoted the Shawn Ray Colorado Pro/Am Classic Contest-Expo held in Denver, Colorado in 2006 and 2007. Ray also produced a DVD titled 'Fitness after 40' in which he tries to get back into shape. He is now a Feature Writer for Digital Muscle Media and the Host of Mr. Olympia PPV. He is also made a video documentary called Evolution of Bodybuilding – The Movie" 

Personal life
Ray married in 2003 and his daughter, Asia Monet was born on August 10, 2005. In 2008, Ray and his wife, Kristie, welcomed their second daughter.

In retirement, Ray has stayed involved with bodybuilding through "muscle camps," seminars, grand openings, and as a master of ceremonies for contests. Ray has promoted the New York Pro contest in New York City. He is a global ambassador for supplement company Mutant, and editor in chief of Digital Muscle Media.

Mr. Olympia contest history
Ray competed in three different decades before retiring at age 36 in 2001.
 * 1988 Mr. Olympia – 13th Place
 * 1990 Mr. Olympia – 3rd Place
 * 1991 Mr. Olympia – 5th Place
 * 1992 Mr. Olympia – 4th Place
 * 1993 Mr. Olympia – 3rd Place
 * 1994 Mr. Olympia – 2nd Place
 * 1995 Mr. Olympia – 4th Place
 * 1996 Mr. Olympia – 2nd Place
 * 1997 Mr. Olympia – 3rd Place
 * 1998 Mr. Olympia – 5th Place
 * 1999 Mr. Olympia – 5th Place
 * 2000 Mr. Olympia – 4th Place
 * 2001 Mr. Olympia – 4th Place

Titles and honours

 * 1983 California Gold Cup
 * 1984 Mr. Teenage Los Angeles (short & overall)
 * 1984 Teenage Mr. California
 * 1985 Teenage Mr. Orange County
 * 1985 Teenage National Championships
 * 1985 Jr. World Championships
 * 1986 Jr. National Championships 12thPlace Light heavy)
 * 1987 Mr. California (Light heavy & overall)
 * 1987 National Championships (Light heavy & overall)
 * 1990 Pro Ironman Champion
 * 1990 Arnold Classic Champion (lost title due to failing drug test)
 * 1991 Arnold Classic Champion
 * Inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame of professional bodybuilding in January 2007.
 * Received Ben Weider Lifetime Achievement Award 2020.
 * In October 2003, El Dorado High School in Placentia, Calif. inducted Ray into its "Football Hall of Fame" In 1983, He set the school's all-time rushing record and record for longest run from scrimmage (98 yards), both of which still stand.