Breon Ansley, also known as "The Black Swan", is an IFBB athlete in the Classic Physique category. At over 40 years old, he is one of the oldest athletes in bodybuilding, yet he still gets in incredible shape year after year.
From Football Career to Bodybuilding
Originally, Breon dreamed of becoming a successful football star during his college years. But an injury abruptly ended these plans. To keep his body in shape, he started weight training - the start of an extraordinary career in bodybuilding.
Breon now lives in California, USA, where he is not only active as a bodybuilder pro but also works as a personal trainer, offering bodybuilding coaching to help others reach their goals.
The Promotion To the IFBB Pro League
In 2013, Ansley secured his IFBB Pro Card at the bodybuilding NPC USA Championships. In the following competitions, he consistently placed in the top ten.
His first major victory came in 2016 at the NPC Prestige Crystal Cup, which qualified him directly for the Mr. Olympia. He achieved a strong fourth place on his debut.
A year later, he proved his talent again: he won both the prestigious New York Pro Show and the Mr. Olympia in Classic Physique – a success that finally catapulted him into the elite of the sport.
In 2018, he was able to defend his title before losing the crown to Chris Bumstead. Nevertheless, he remained a fixture in the Classic Physique field and won the prestigious Arnold Classic that same year.
Breon Ansley And the Move To the 212 Class
Since 2018, Breon has consistently been among the top 5 at the Mr. Olympia.
Coached by IFBB legend Chris Cormier, Breon is one of the most experienced athletes in the scene. His training routine is characterized by intense workouts at Gold's Gym Venice Beach, where many of the best athletes in the world train.
2024 was Breon's last year in the Classic Physique. He had been thinking about switching to the 212 class for some time - a decision that he will finally implement in 2025. In this weight class he will compete with greats such as Keon Pearson and Shaun Clarida.
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