Michael Kefalianos (), first name also spelt Michalis and Mihalis, is a Greek bodybuilder with Greek and Australian dual citizenshipBody building Titans invade Melbourne who is an International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) professional bodybuilder.Mr. Olympia 2009 results scorecard IFBBpro.com2009 Mr Olympia Competitor Michael Kefalianos IFBBpro.com He is widely considered to be the best Greek bodybuilder.Ανάμεσα στους κορυφαίους ο Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός Translation: "Amongst the leaders Michael Kefalianos." Kalymnian's Voice, 19 July 2010.Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός ο Κορυφαίος Ελληνας Bodybuilder Translation: "Michael Kefalianos the top Greek bodybuilder." INews.gr, 17 June 2010. In 2009 at the IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix he placed fourth and became the first Greek bodybuilder to ever qualify for the Mr. Olympia competition, which is held in Las Vegas once a year in September. He has since competed in more than 35 professional bodybuilding shows, with his career highlight the 2012 Mr. Europe win in Madrid, Spain.Kefalianos Wins The 2012 Mr. Europe Pro
Life, training, and amateur career Michael was born on the island of Kos in 1971.Michael Kefalianos – Bio MichaelKefalianos.com After completing compulsory service in the Greek Army, he began bodybuilding at the age of 20. He later lived in Adelaide, Australia, for four years with his wife, Helen, a Greek Australian and daughter of immigrants from Kos. The couple has four children. Following this period, he returned to Kos with his family.Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός Ο Κορυφαίος Ελληνας Bodybuilder INews.gr, 17 June 2010. Between 1998 and 2007, Michael competed regularly in the Mr. Aegean and Mr. Hellas competitions, achieving multiple wins. He subsequently retired from competitive bodybuilding and established Olympian Gym Kos on the island, where he continues to reside.
IFBB Pro bodybuilder On 22 November 2008 he came first in the International North German Championship in Hamburg and earned his IFBB pro card by defeating other bodybuilders who had already earned their IFBB pro cards.Body building Titans invade Melbourne neoskosmos.com, 16 March 2009.Mike Kefalianos: The Greek Beast never2big.com
Participation at Mr. Olympia He qualified for Mr. Olympia on his IFBB pro debut at the 2009 IFBB Australia Grand Prix. Australia-Bodybuilding.com He participated and ranked joint 16th in the IFBB Mr. Olympia contest in September 2009 for Australia.Bodybuilder Profiles, Michael Kefalianos , Bodybuilding.com He participated in 2010 Mr. Olympia contest but was not placed.Ανάμεσα στους κορυφαίους ο Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός , Kalymnian's Voice He qualified for 2011 Mr. Olympia at the 2011 IFBB Australia Grand Prix.2011 Olympia Qualifiers, IFBBpro.com The 2012 season started with Michael's invitation to his first Arnold Classic in Ohio, where he placed 9th. In March 2012 he placed 2nd to Branch Warren at the Australian Grand Prix and qualified for his 3rd Mr. Olympia. The highlight of his career came on 28 April 2012, in Madrid, Spain where Michael won his first professional bodybuilding competition, the 2012 Mr. Europe Pro.
Competitive history
Amateur career 2008 International North German Championship in Hamburg – 1st 2009 NPC Arnold Classic Amateur Championships – 3rd (earned IFBB Pro card at this event)
Pro career 2009 IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix IX – 4th (qualified for entry to Mr. Olympia)Michael Kefalianos Bodybuilders.gr2009 Australia Pro Grand Prix Contest Results IFBBpro.com 2009 IFBB New York Pro – 11th2009 New York Pro Men IFBBpro.com 2009 IFBB Mr. Olympia – joint 16th 2010 IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix X – 4th 2010 IFBB Orlando Europa Show of Champions – 4thΡίξιμο! για τον Μιχάλη Κεφαλιανό στο 2010 Europa Pro Show of Champion Translation: "What a shot! for Michael Kefalianos at 2010 Europa Pro Show of Champions" Body and Style.net, 18 April 2010. 2010 IFBB Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships – 5th 2010 IFBB Hartford Europa Battle of Champions – 4th 2010 IFBB Dallas Europa Super Show – 5thΠέμπτος ο Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός στο Dallas των ΗΠΑ Translation: "Michael Kefalianos fifth at Dallas in the United States." Newsbeast.gr, 16 August 2010. (Greek)Στο IFBB Dallas Pro 2010 Ο Μιχάλης Κεφαλιανός AegeanNews24.gr, 14 August 2010.Essa Ibrahim Obiad wins 2010 Dallas Europa eMuscleMag.com, 16 August 2010. 2010 IFBB Mr. Europe Pro – 6thRonny Rockel Wins Mr Europe 2010 AussieBodyBuilders.com, 12 September 2010. 2011 IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix XI – 3rd (qualified for entry to Mr. Olympia) 2011 IFBB British Grand Prix I Open Class – 5thIFBB British Grand Prix & Fitness Expo Weekend GrandPrixExpo.co.uk 2011 IFBB FIBO Power Pro Germany – 5th2011 IFBB FIBO Power Pro Germany, Essen, Germany, GMV Productions, 16 April 2011.2011 FIBO Power Pro Championships Images , IFBBpro.com 2011 IFBB New York Pro – 6th 2011 IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding Championships, Bodybuilders.gr 2011 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 16th 2011 IFBB Sheru Classic – 7th 2011 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 8th 2012 IFBB Arnold Classic – 9th 2012 IFBB Australian Grand Prix – 2nd 2012 IFBB FIBO Power Pro – 2nd 2012 IFBB Mr. Europe Pro – Winner 2012 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 16th 2012 IFBB Sheru Classic – 5th 2012 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 8th 2012 IFBB EVLS Prague Pro – 9th 2012 IFBB Masters Olympia – 6th 2013 IFBB Arnold Classic – 12th 2013 IFBB Australian Grand Prix – 6th 2013 IFBB FIBO Power Pro – 7th 2013 IFBB Arnold Classic Brazil – 7th 2013 IFBB Mr. Europe Pro – 4th 2013 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 12th 2014 IFBB Arnold Classic Brazil - 8th 2014 IFBB New York Pro - 7th 2014 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe - 9th 2014 IFBB Fitness House Pro Russian Grand Prix - 9th 2015 IFBB Arnold Classic - 13th 2015 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe - 13th 2015 IFBB EVLS Prague Pro - 13th 2016 IFBB Levrone Pro Classic - 7th 2016 IFBB BodyPower Pro UK - 3rd 2016 IFBB New York Pro - 11th 2016 IFBB Arnold Classic Africa - 6th 2016 IFBB Arnold Classic Asia - 12th 2016 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe - 15th 2016 IFBB Olympia Europe - 8th 2018 IFBB New York Pro - 16th 2018 IFBB EVLS Prague Pro - 11th
Sponsorship history Scitec Nutrition (inactive) Healthy2Day.gr (inactive) Bodybuilders.gr – The Largest Greek Bodybuilding & Fitness Site On The Web. MHP - Maximum Human Performance (inactive)
See also List of male professional bodybuilders List of female professional bodybuilders
References
External links Michael Kefalianos Official Website Michael Kefalianos 2011 Mr. Olympia Preview "Ask The Pro" With Michael Kefalianos Fan club Michael Kefalianos' Posing Routine Arnold Classic 2012 Michael Kefalianos Training Shoulders – April 2012 Michael Kefalianos Training Back Plus Interview With His Coach David Balasas Posing Routine From Michael Kefalianos' First Pro Win Chest Training Video 5 Weeks Prior To The 2012 Mr. Olympia Interview After the 2012 Masters Olympia Training Delts Prior To The 2013 Arnold Classic Europe Photos 3 Days Out From The 2013 Arnold Europe Mike Kefalianos Back Workout Video - October 2014 Michael Kefalianos Posing Routine Arnold Classic 2015 Michael Kefalianos Posing At Scitec Muscle Beach 2016 Michael Kefalianos Never Before Seen Training Footage Michael Kefalianos Interview & News - November 2017 Τελευταίος Αγώνας Για Τον Μιχάλη Κεφαλιανό; - Μάιος 2018