Two Showoffs – Kevin Levrone and California
Some bodybuilders are less inhibited when it comes to posing. Kevin Levrone has never had any problems showing off, as he did in this photo session for Flex magazine at Zuma Beach, CA.
At one end of Zuma there are high cliffs. We walked along the waterline until we were below these cliffs. Weather can often be cloudy along the coast, but the weather this day was perfect-sunny and warm, with a refreshing sea breeze. “I think California is just showing off for me,” Kevin said, as Pelicans dived off the cliffs above and a school of dolphins swam outside the surf line.
The power of a physique vs. the power of the surf. Bill Dobbins
California has always had a reputation for promoting itself. And the beach has always been a part of the California experience in the public mind. Levrone had a spectacular physique, so it made sense that photographing him in a spectacular setting was a good idea.
Taking it easy in the California sun. Bill Dobbins
At the end of the photo session, a seal came up and started sun bathing itself on the beach.
So, you may be something of a show-off yourself, Kevin – but try to top the California beach at its best. It’s great to photograph a real show off-both model and location.
Kevin Levrone had an amazing career as a competitive bodybuilder. During his professional career, Levrone competed in 68 IFBB Professional contests. Considered one of the best bodybuilders of the 1990’s, even though he never won the prestigious Mr. Olympia title, he has won 23 pro shows, holding the record of the most wins as an IFBB professional until Ronnie Coleman set the new record in 2004 and that record was eventually broken by Dexter Jackson in 2016 with 29 wins.
Kevin Levrone Bodybuilding Competition History
2018 Arnold Classic 13th
2016 Mr. Olympia, 17th
2003 Show of Strengths Pro Championship, 3rd
2003 Mr. Olympia, 6th
2003 Arnold Classic, 5th
2002 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
2002 Grand Prix Australia, 4th
2002 Arnold Classic, 5th
2001 Grand Prix England, 1st
2001 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
2000 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
2000 Arnold Classic, 3rd
1999 Grand Prix England, 3rd
1999 World Pro Championships, 3rd
1999 Mr. Olympia, 4th
1999 Arnold Classic, 2nd
1998 Grand Prix Finland, 2nd
1998 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd
1998 Mr. Olympia, 4th
1998 Night of Champions, 2nd
1998 Toronto Pro Invitational, 2nd
1998 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st
1997 Grand Prix Russia 2nd
1997 Grand Prix Finland, 1st
1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 1st
1997 Grand Prix England, 1st
1997 Grand Prix Germany, 1st
1997 Grand Prix Spain, 1st
1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 1st
1997 Mr. Olympia, 4th
1997 Arnold Classic, 8th
1996 Grand Prix Russia, 5th
1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 3rd
1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 2nd
1996 Grand Prix England, 4th
1996 Grand Prix Germany, 4th
1996 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd
1996 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
1996 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st
1996 Arnold Classic, 1st
1996 San Jose Pro Invitational, 1st
1995 Grand Prix Russia, 1st
1995 Grand Prix England, 2nd
1995 Grand Prix Germany, 1st
1995 Grand Prix Spain, 1st
1995 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
1994 Grand Prix England, 2nd
1994 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd
1994 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd
1994 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
1994 Arnold Classic, 1st
1994 Grand Prix Italy, 1st
1994 Grand Prix France (2), 1st
1994 San Jose Pro Invitational, 1st
1993 Grand Prix England, 3rd]
1993 Mr. Olympia, 5th
1993 Grand Prix Germany, 1st
1993 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd
1993 Grand Prix Finland, 2nd
1993 Grand Prix France, 5th
1992 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
1992 Night of Champions, 1st
1992 Chicago Pro Invitational, 3rd
1992 Grand Prix England, 2nd
1992 Grand Prix Germany, 1st
1991 Nationals – NPC, Overall Winner
1991 Nationals – NPC, Heavy Weight, 1st
1991 Junior Nationals – NPC, Heavy Weight, 2nd
