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{{short description|Former German-American professional bodybuilder}}
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| height = 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m)
| height = 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m)
| weight = 258 lbs (117 kg)
| weight = 258 lbs (117 kg)
| firstproshow = [[Night of Champions (bodybuilding)|Night of Champions]]
| firstproshow = Night of Champions
| firstproshowyear = 1999
| firstproshowyear = 1999
| bestwin = [[Mr. Olympia]]
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'''Dennis Tyron James''' (born May 31, 1966) is a [[German Americans|German-American]] retired [[IFBB Professional League|IFBB Pro]] bodybuilding.
'''Dennis Tyron James''' (born May 31, 1966) is a [[German Americans|German-American]] retired [[IFBB Professional League|IFBB Pro]] bodybuilder.


==Early life==
==Early life==
James was born in [[Heidelberg]] on May 31, 1966,<ref name=thai>{{cite web| url = https://djnutrition.com/dennis-james-bio/ | title = Dennis James Bio - DJ Nutrition | accessdate = 2018-09-06 }}</ref> the son of an [[African Americans|African-American]] [[G.I. (military)|GI]] stationed in Heidelberg and a [[Germans|German]] woman. He started training in [[bodybuilding]] when he was 18 years old.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://sportster.com/entertainment/top-15-biggest-bodybuilders-of-all-time | title= Dennis-james/ | publisher= the sportster.com}}</ref>
James was born in [[Heidelberg]] on May 31, 1966,<ref name=thai>{{cite web | url = https://djnutrition.com/dennis-james-bio/ | title = Dennis James Bio - DJ Nutrition | accessdate = 2018-09-06 | archive-date = 2019-03-22 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190322031004/https://djnutrition.com/dennis-james-bio/ | url-status = dead }}</ref> the son of an [[African Americans|African-American]] soldier of the [[United States Army]] stationed in Heidelberg and a [[Germans|German]] woman. He started training in [[bodybuilding]] when he was 18 years old.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://sportster.com/entertainment/top-15-biggest-bodybuilders-of-all-time | title= Dennis-james/ | publisher= the sportster.com}}</ref>


==Stats (2012)==
==Stats (2012)==
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James won the International South German Championship in 1985, the International German Grand Prix in 1986, and the 1986 New York State Championship All Junior Category. He stopped training because he was not eligible to join the German Nationals since he did not hold [[German citizenship]] but made a comeback in 1990 after he left Germany.<ref name="pattaya">[http://www.pattayamail.com/183/community.shtml Dennis T. James - Pattaya’s own Mr. Universe]</ref>
James won the International South German Championship in 1985, the International German Grand Prix in 1986, and the 1986 New York State Championship All Junior Category. He stopped training because he was not eligible to join the German Nationals since he did not hold [[German citizenship]] but made a comeback in 1990 after he left Germany.<ref name="pattaya">[http://www.pattayamail.com/183/community.shtml Dennis T. James - Pattaya’s own Mr. Universe]</ref>


The first [[National Physique Committee]] (NPC) competition of James was the NPC Junior USA of 1996, where he placed 13th. In 1999, he competed in his first [[Night of Champions (bodybuilding)|Night of Champions]], where he tied 14th.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-98432801.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121104142455/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-98432801.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2012-11-04 | title = D.J. spins stick with the basics: in life and in bodybilding, I focus on what's essential | accessdate = 2010-08-04 | date = 2002-04-01 | publisher = [[Flex (magazine)|Flex]]}}</ref> The following year, in 2000, he competed in his first [[Arnold Classic]], placing 4th.
The first [[National Physique Committee]] (NPC) competition of James was the NPC Junior USA of 1996, where he placed 13th. In 1999, he competed in his first Night of Champions, where he tied 14th.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-98432801.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121104142455/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-98432801.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2012-11-04 | title = D.J. spins stick with the basics: in life and in bodybilding, I focus on what's essential | accessdate = 2010-08-04 | date = 2002-04-01 | publisher = [[Flex (magazine)|Flex]]}}</ref> The following year, in 2000, he competed in his first [[Arnold Classic]], placing 4th.


His first [[Mr. Olympia]] was in 2000 as well, where he placed 11th. He has competed in a total of seven Mr. Olympias, with his highest placing coming in 4th in 2003.
His first [[Mr. Olympia]] was in 2000 as well, where he placed 11th. He has competed in a total of seven Mr. Olympias, with his highest placing coming in 4th in 2003.


In 2010, James said that the [[2010 Mr. Olympia]] will be his last competition. He also said that he has lied about his age in the past and that he will be "45 years old soon".<ref>{{cite web| url = http://rxmuscle.com/videos/c-interviews/2034-2010-ifbb-mr-olympia-press-conference-hightlights.html | title = Mr. Olympia 2010 Press Conference | accessdate = 2010-09-24 | date = 2010-09-24 | publisher = [[RXMuscle (website)|RXMuscle]]}}</ref>
In 2010, James said that the [[2010 Mr. Olympia]] would be his last competition. He also said that he had lied about his age in the past and that he will be "45 years old soon".<ref>{{cite web| url = http://rxmuscle.com/videos/c-interviews/2034-2010-ifbb-mr-olympia-press-conference-hightlights.html | title = Mr. Olympia 2010 Press Conference | accessdate = 2010-09-24 | date = 2010-09-24 | publisher = [[RXMuscle (website)|RXMuscle]]}}</ref>


He announced the end of his career in 2012
He announced the end of his competitive career in 2012. He has continued to train and mentor other bodybuilders.


=== Competition appearances ===
=== Competition appearances ===
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*[[2006 Mr. Olympia]], 9th
*[[2006 Mr. Olympia]], 9th
*2006 Grand Prix Austria, 4th
*2006 Grand Prix Austria, 4th
*2007 [[New York Pro]], 2nd
*2007 New York Pro, 2nd
*2007 Colorado Pro Championships, 8th
*2007 Colorado Pro Championships, 8th
*2008 IFBB Tampa Bay Pro, 2nd
*2008 IFBB Tampa Bay Pro, 2nd
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.dennis-james.com Dennis James' Website]
*{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060303155659/http://www.dennis-james.com/home.htm|date=2006-03-03|title=Dennis James' Website}}
*{{IMDb name}}


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[[Category:African-American bodybuilders]]
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[[Category:Professional bodybuilders]]
[[Category:Professional bodybuilders]]
[[Category:People from Heidelberg]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Heidelberg]]
[[Category:German emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:Emigrants from West Germany to the United States]]
[[Category:21st-century African-American people]]
[[Category:20th-century African-American sportspeople]]


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Latest revision as of 13:36, 20 April 2024

Dennis James
Bodybuilder
Personal info
NicknameThe Menace
Born (1966-05-31) May 31, 1966 (age 57)
Heidelberg, Germany
Height5 ft 8 in (1.72 m)
Weight258 lb (117 kg)
Professional career
Pro-debut
  • Night of Champions
  • 1999
Best win
ActiveNo

Dennis Tyron James (born May 31, 1966) is a German-American retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder.

Early life[edit]

James was born in Heidelberg on May 31, 1966,[1] the son of an African-American soldier of the United States Army stationed in Heidelberg and a German woman. He started training in bodybuilding when he was 18 years old.[2]

Stats (2012)[edit]

  • Height: 172 cm
  • Legs: 89 cm

Career[edit]

James won the International South German Championship in 1985, the International German Grand Prix in 1986, and the 1986 New York State Championship All Junior Category. He stopped training because he was not eligible to join the German Nationals since he did not hold German citizenship but made a comeback in 1990 after he left Germany.[3]

The first National Physique Committee (NPC) competition of James was the NPC Junior USA of 1996, where he placed 13th. In 1999, he competed in his first Night of Champions, where he tied 14th.[4] The following year, in 2000, he competed in his first Arnold Classic, placing 4th.

His first Mr. Olympia was in 2000 as well, where he placed 11th. He has competed in a total of seven Mr. Olympias, with his highest placing coming in 4th in 2003.

In 2010, James said that the 2010 Mr. Olympia would be his last competition. He also said that he had lied about his age in the past and that he will be "45 years old soon".[5]

He announced the end of his competitive career in 2012. He has continued to train and mentor other bodybuilders.

Competition appearances[edit]

  • 1993 NABBA Mr. Universe, Medium-Tall, 4th
  • 1994 NABBA Mr. Universe, Medium-Tall, 2nd
  • 1995 NABBA Mr. Universe, Medium-Tall, 1st
  • 1996 NPC Junior USA, Light-HeavyWeight, 13th
  • 1996 NABBA Universe - Pro, 2nd
  • 1997 NPC Junior Nationals, Light-HeavyWeight, 6th
  • 1997 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 4th
  • 1998 NPC USA Championships, Super-HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall
  • 1999 Night of Champions, 15th
  • 2000 Arnold Classic, 4th
  • 2000 Grand Prix England, 3rd
  • 2000 Grand Prix Hungary, 3rd
  • 2000 Ironman Pro Invitational, 7th
  • 2000 Mr. Olympia, 11th
  • 2000 World Pro Championships, 4th
  • 2001 Arnold Classic, 3rd[1]
  • 2001 Grand Prix Australia, 2nd
  • 2001 Grand Prix England, 3rd
  • 2001 Grand Prix Hungary, 1st
  • 2001 Mr. Olympia, 7th[1]
  • 2002 Arnold Classic, 7th
  • 2002 Grand Prix England, 2nd
  • 2002 Grand Prix Holland, 4th
  • 2002 Mr. Olympia, 10th
  • 2002 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 5th
  • 2003 Mr. Olympia, 4th
  • 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 4th
  • 2004 Mr. Olympia, 8th
  • 2005 Charlotte Pro Championships, 2nd
  • 2005 Mr. Olympia, 6th
  • 2006 New York Pro Championships, 3rd
  • 2006 Mr. Olympia, 9th
  • 2006 Grand Prix Austria, 4th
  • 2007 New York Pro, 2nd
  • 2007 Colorado Pro Championships, 8th
  • 2008 IFBB Tampa Bay Pro, 2nd
  • 2008 IFBB Europa Super Show, 2nd
  • 2009 IFBB Arnold Classic, 7th
  • 2009 IFBB New York Pro Show, 2nd
  • 2009 IFBB Tampa Pro, 1st
  • 2009 Europa Super Show, 1st
  • 2010 Mr. Olympia 11th
  • 2012 Masters Mr. Olympia 3rd

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Dennis James Bio - DJ Nutrition". Archived from the original on 2019-03-22. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  2. ^ "Dennis-james/". the sportster.com.
  3. ^ Dennis T. James - Pattaya’s own Mr. Universe
  4. ^ "D.J. spins stick with the basics: in life and in bodybilding, I focus on what's essential". Flex. 2002-04-01. Archived from the original on 2012-11-04. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
  5. ^ "Mr. Olympia 2010 Press Conference". RXMuscle. 2010-09-24. Retrieved 2010-09-24.

External links[edit]


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