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Melvin Anthony is an IFBB professional bodybuilder.

Melvin Anthony grew up in the lower-middle-class neighborhoods of Sacramento and Riverside, California. Melvin first started working out in his teenage years and by the time he was 18 had a solid enough physique to earn a football scholarship at San Bernardino Valley College. It was in his late college years that Melvin started competing in bodybuilding contests. In 1993 Melvin got his first major result, a 3rd place at the Fontana Ironman contest. His first NPC (National Physique Committee) competition came in 1995, where he placed 1st in the heavyweight class of the NPC Palm Springs competition. His first IFBB competition came in 2000, where he placed 2nd in the Night of Champions (Now called The New York Pro). After other various competitions he competed in his first Arnold Classic in 2001, where he placed 2nd. His first Mr. Olympia was in 2001, where he placed 11th.

Melvin has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines, and has been featured on the cover of FLEX magazine. Melvin Anthony now lives in West Hills, California with wife Ivette. He is also a devout Christian and has numerous Bible verses posted on his website.

Melvin Anthony Videos

Melvin Anthony - Contest Ready

Melvin Anthony Competing

Melvin Anthony - AC 2005

Melvin Anthony - PopLocking at the Mr.Olympia 2006

Contest History

1993 Musclemania, Heavyweight, 3rd
1998 NPC USA Championships, Super-Heavyweight, 2nd
1999 NPC USA Championships, Super-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
2000 Night of Champions, 7th
2001 Arnold Classic, 7th
2001 Grand Prix Australia, 7th
2001 Grand Prix England, 6th
2001 Grand Prix Hungary, 8th
2001 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd
2001 Mr. Olympia, 11th
2001 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 3rd
2002 Night of Champions, 8th
2002 Southwest Pro Cup, 10th
2003 Arnold Classic, 8th
2003 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd
2003 Mr. Olympia, 9th
2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 4th
2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 8th
2004 Hungarian Pro Invitational, 4th
2004 Night of Champions, 1st
2005 Arnold Classic, 5th
2005 Ironman Pro Invitational, 4th
2005 Mr. Olympia, 7th
2005 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 3rd
2006 Arnold Classic, 5th
2006 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 3rd
2006 Mr. Olympia, 5th
2007 Mr. Olympia, 6th

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