1987
1987 Mr. California–1st Light heavy & Overall
1987 National Championships–1st Light heavy & Overall

1988
1988 Mr. Olympia –13th Los Angeles

1990
1990 Pro Ironman Champion–1 st Redondo Beach
1990 Arnold Classic–1st (disqualified) Ohio
1990 Mr. Olympia–3rd Chicago, IL

1991
1991 Arnold Classic–1st Ohio
1991 Mr. Olympia–5 th Orlando, FL

1992
1992 Mr. Olympia–4th Helsinki, Finland

1993
1993 Mr. Olympia–3rd Atlanta, GA

1994
1994 Mr. Olympia –2nd Atlanta, GA

1995
1995 Mr. Olympia– 4 th Atlanta, GA

1996
1996 Pro Ironman–3rd Redondo Beach, CA
1996 Arnold Classic–5th Columbus, OH
1996 Mr. Olympia–2nd Chicago, IL

1997
1997 Mr. Olympia–3rd Los Angeles, CA

1998
Mister Olympia 1998 –5th New York, NY

1999
1999 Mr. Olympia–5th Las Vegas, NV

2000
2000 Mr. Olympia–4th Las Vegas, NV

2001
2001 Mr. Olympia–4th Las Vegas, NV

1. You have retired from the active sports. What were the reasons?

Shawn Ray: Yes, I retired from competition in 2001. I had a 14 year pro career and had my fill of competing. I met my future wife in 2000 and wanted to start a family and the next phase of life for me as the direction of Pro Bodybuilding was not one I wanted to be a part of at that time. I was 36 years old when I retired. In January of this year I was inducted into the IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Hall of Fame.

2. You were always the one who said what you were thinking. How do you find the development in the bodybuilding scene?

Shawn Ray: personally am not excited by the physiques competing today as when I began in 1984 nor since I have stopped competing in 2001. The protruding Bellies, Hernias, Kidney problems and overall condition of the athletes is simply not impressive or inspiring. Too many drugs not enough aesthetics and symmetry.

3. If you were in the jury for the Mister Olympia 2006, how have you decided? Tell me your positioning?

Shawn Ray: Iw as the MC for the show and did not have a good look at the athletes competing onstage however, I personally like Dexter & Victor over everyone else.

Have you gave Ronnie Coleman the 2nd position?

Shawn Ray: I had Ronnie in 3rd or 4th Place behind Jay, Victor & Dexter.

4. You are Professional Contest Promoter now. Will there be another Shawn Ray Colorado Pro Am Classic in 2007? If so, who will be on the list of participants?

Shawn Ray: Yes, the 2nd Annual Shawn Ray Colorado Pro Am Classic held in Denver, CO will be on June 1st & 2nd. The list of Athletes is developing after the Arnold Classic. So far we have committed a couple good names: Dennis James, Darrem Charles, Johnny Jackson, Idrise Ward El, Jason Arntz, Chris Cormier, David Henry, Marcus Haley and more!

Next to the sports promotion, you are very successful in business. How does look like your future plans?

Shawn Ray: I am currently the Spokesman and Director of Marketing & Athlete Relations with Supplement Giant, VYO Tech Nutritionals in Beverly Hills, Ca. As well I just finished my 6th DVD entitled: Fitness after 40 available now @ www.shawnray.com

5. Paul Dillett has founded a new bodybuilding federation called WBFF. How do you find this idea? Would you support it?

Shawn Ray: I personally am happy for Paul but it doesn’t really make an impact in Pro Bodybuilding of which I still have an active role in. It sounds like it is Canadian based therefore, I have no connection or involvement with it or him.

6. What would you advise our readers, who want to start bodybuilding, for nourishment and practice?

Shawn Ray: It worked for me, I am better because of it both mentally and physically. I gained respect for my body, confidence in all that I do, and satisfaction in finishing what I started!

7. Will we see you on FIBO this year?
Shawn Ray: I will be at the FIBO Fri, Sat & Sun in April, Not sure of what booth but I wil lbe there promoting my new DVD, signing photo’s and taking pictures with the fans!
Thank you,
Shawn
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K. Hello Shawn. How has your life changed after retiring from bodybuilding?
Shawn Ray: After my career I wanted to make up for everything, I got married in 2003 and had offspring in 2005 and 2008, I held my first championship.

K. How has bodybuilding changed in recent years. Do you think the development is positive?

Shawn Ray: For the past two years I've been watching the 202 class, which is becoming increasingly popular. This is what I was missing before. I always had to like with the crowd monsters Dorian Yates , Nasser El Sonbaty, Kevin Lavrone fight.

K. The 202 class is almost exactly tailored to you, wouldn't it be time for a comeback?

Shawn Ray: Challenging names like English, Henry, Dugdale, Raymond, Correa and Jackson? Here I am, the old man who challenges the new generation, the people who grew up with me as a role model.
I noticed hunger, the hunger in me after a fight, I have another dream Mr. Olympia. It is the path, the pursuit of a goal that makes life worth living.

K. So you can speak of a comeback ...?

Shawn Ray: Yeah. I think it is a blessing to be able to compete again. I just have to regain the discipline of the old days and become the fighter I used to be.

Well, now it's starting, the way is long and rocky, but I've already walked it and in the end you will see the toughest and best Shawn Ray of all time competing against the best in the world in the 202 class!
I know I can count on my family and friends.
I have a strong sponsor and Muscular Development magazine and they both believe in me. So "I'm back !!!"

K. Thanks Shawn for the interview, we wish you all the best and of course we will stay tuned ...

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