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

Height: 5 foot 8 inche

Off season weight: 245 lb

Competition weight: 220-222 lb

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. His websites is www.troyalves.com

Contest History for Troy Alves

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

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