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Vince TaylorAmerican professional bodybuilder
Date of Birth: 25.08.1956
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Vince Taylor
Early Life and CareerVince Anthony Taylor was born in 1956 in Havre de Grace, Maryland. He spent his childhood in his hometown before leaving to study at a business college. After completing his education, he went to Germany to visit his brother. It was during this trip that his life took a significant turn. In Germany, Vince found a craft that he loved and that brought him immense fame. Initially, he worked as a weapons specialist in the German army, although he himself was never in the military, but worked as a civilian.
Becoming a Bodybuilder
Vince's dream of becoming a bodybuilder was born after his encounter with John Brown, a former Mr. America who posed at a competition in Berlin. Brown took Vince under his wing and eventually turned him into one of the best bodybuilders. Vince's first competition, "Mr. Berlin," was supposed to take place in 1983, but he arrived late due to a car accident. Ironically, this accident became his first step towards victory.
Rise to Success
In 1988, Vince emerged victorious at the "NPC Nationals," and the following year, in 1989, he took first place at the "Night of Champions" competition. After these events, he became one of the favorites at the annual "Mr. Olympia" competitions, providing tough competition for legendary bodybuilders such as Lee Haney, Dorian Yates, Flex Wheeler, and Shawn Ray, which made him even more popular.
Life After Bodybuilding
Vince Taylor retired from professional bodybuilding in 2002 and married his girlfriend, Randy, whom he had met in Germany. They have two sons, Isaac and Vince Jr. Currently, Taylor is working on the development of new fitness equipment, which will soon be available on the market. He also worked as a commentator for the "Arnold Classic" competitions on television for some time. However, the unexpected turn came when Vince announced his participation in the 2006 Olympia. At the age of fifty, Taylor achieved a respectable 11th place. In 2007, he is preparing to release his own biography, which he is writing himself.
