Bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates is still picking up accolades decades after his retirement. In a recent post shared via Instagram on June 4, 2025, head judge Steve Weinberger honored Yates with a commemorative Mr. Olympia 60th anniversary ring.
Throughout his career, Yates continuously proved himself at the highest levels in the Men’s Open. He succeeded eight-time winner Lee Haney ‘s reign and carried the torch for six consecutive years , laying waste to his competition with unprecedented muscle hardness and size.
Despite tearing his tricep and bicep, Yates always found a way to win, even when tasked with facing aesthetic greats like Shawn Ray , Flex Wheeler , and Kevin Levrone . His training style differed greatly from many of the sport’s top names. Instead of sticking wit