Chris Cormier

Broderick Christopher Cormier, known as Chris Cormier and born in Palm Springs, California, in 1967, is a retired American bodybuilder who competed in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness. He first placed at the Mr. Olympia in 1994, finishing sixth, and went on to compete in more than 72 IFBB contests with 12 professional wins and a record six runner-up finishes at the Arnold Classic between 2000 and 2005. A spinal infection in 2006, followed by a triceps injury, ended his career. He then coached athletes internationally and was the subject of a documentary, Chris Cormier: I Am the Real Deal. He earlier wrestled for Palm Springs High School.