{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnormless.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fepisode-20-lee-priest-the-giant-killer-8oJ9eIK1","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"#20 Lee Priest: The Giant Killer","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/889cd16d-7ffa-4d67-bf33-1aacf26a0c65/544d110b-30f7-48ab-9345-75e776a740c8/simplecast-episode-cover.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"As the youngest athlete ever to attain their IFBB pro card, Priests involvement in bodybuilding began in his early teens - a career that would span 2 decades. Renowned for his longevity in the sport, Lee won the IFBB Mr Australia title at the age of 16, 17, 18 and 19. Priest was too young and repeatedly denied his pro card in Australia, and so set his sights on the Niagara Falls championships where he was handed a pro card so he could compete in his first pro show.\n\n6 time Mr Olympia competitor, winner of the IFBB Ironman pro in 2006 and 2013 NABBA Mr Universe. Not only was Lee the youngest, but also the most prolific Australian bodybuilder in history. Edging out Ronnie Coleman in his second year at the Ironman pro coming in 2nd place, some of the biggest names in bodybuilding were in awe of Lee at the age of 21. Taking down some of the bigger men in his division he garnered the title 'the giant killer'.\n\nPriest gained plenty of notoriety for his outspoken controversial nature. Lee was banned from the IFBB for speaking his truth and being a polarising figure in the sport. Despite this he holds a strong online presence through his social media platforms. After successful bodybuilding and drag racing careers, along with featuring in a variety of television shows Lee shares all in this episode of the podcast. From his vivid memories of Arnold Schwarzenegger at Golds Gym and training legs with the quad father Tom Platz!"}