Evan Centopani
Evan Michael Centopani is an American professional bodybuilder who competes in the superheavyweight class.
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Born | Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States | April 7, 1981
Height | 5 ft 11.7 in (1.821 m) |
Weight | (In Season) 260 lb (Off-Season) 300 lb |
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Predecessor | None |
Background
Centopani was born April 7, 1981 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. During his childhood, he was burdened with weight problems and reached 220 pounds by the time he was 12.
STATS :
Height : 1.82 m
Contest : 120 kg
Off Season : 136 kg
Career
During the course of his bodybuilding career, Centopani has consistently placed high in competition. In his first tournament, he won the heavyweight class and the overall title in the 2005 Bev Francis Atlantic States superheavyweight and overall titles in NPC Junior Nationals and second place in the superheavyweight class in the NPC National Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships.
In 2007, he won the superheavyweight class and overall title for the NPC National Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships, where he earned his pro card.
On May 16, 2009, at his pro debut, Evan Centopani won first place at the New York Pro show at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York.
In a February 8, 2010 interview with Shawn Ray on MD Radio, Centopani announced that he would be taking the 2010 season off, and that he would not compete again until the 2011 Arnold Classic.
In February 2017, Centopani slipped on black ice outside his home, resulting in a serious fall which ruptured his left quadriceps tendon and required surgery to repair. It was the first major injury he had experienced in his 12-year bodybuilding career. The injury ruined his plans to participate in the 2017 IFBB New York Pro competition.
Competition history
Centopani competes in the superheavyweight class.
Amateur
- 2006 Atlantic City Championships - 1st, overall winner
- 2006 NPC Nationals - 1st, 2nd overall
- 2007 NPC Nationals - 1st, overall winner
Professional
- 2009 New York Pro - 1st
- 2011 Flex Pro - 1st
- 2011 Arnold Classic - 4th[1]
- 2012 Arnold Classic - 3rd
- 2012 Mr. Olympia - 8th
- 2013 IFBB Tampa Pro - 1st
- 2013 Mr. Olympia - 13th
- 2014 Arnold Classic - 5th
- 2014 IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix - 3rd
- 2016 Arnold Classic Australia - 5th
Personal life
Outside of bodybuilding, Centopani received his bachelor's degree from Fairfield University. Centopani remains both a competitive bodybuilder and a sought after bodybuilder for magazine and supplement promotion.
Centopani's paternal uncle is retired Professional Wrestler and current trainer Paul Centopani, aka Paul Roma.
References
- "2011 Arnold Classic Scorecard". International Federation of Body Builders. March 4, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2017.