Marcus Haley (born Marcus Haley October 5, 1972 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.) is an IFBB American bodybuilder. He most referred as Haley's Comet. Before touching weights, Marcus was taking care of his four little brothers while his mother was fighting a bout of drug abuse. An outstanding running back and defensive back at Pahrump High School, he earned a scholarship to Dakota Wesleyan University. He attended Dakota Wesleyan University for two years, but after encountering a lot a racism he returned home. Haley admits that he always looked up to Shawn Ray and Mike Ashley as a youth. While in Las Vegas, Haley started training at Gold's Gym and met a female bodybuilder named Gabby. His first show was the Golds Gym Classic in Las Vegas. Not knowing how to diet, he ate hamburger patties from McDonald's. Carb loading was done with rice and French fries. He placed third in the show.
He earned his IFBB pro card by placing 1st in the Super Heavyweight division in the 2005 USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships. He was outdone by Phil Heath, who won the overall in that show.
In 2007, he entered the Ironman Pro and placed 5th, which gives him is first bid at the 2007 Mr. Olympia.
As well as his 2007 Arnold Classic placing, Haley won the "Best Poser" award.
Haley currently resides in Peoria, Arizona, where he runs a contest prep / lifestyle fitness group called Team Comet Fitness. #teamcomet
Vital statistics Height: 5'9
Contest weight: 245 lb
Off-season weight: 265 lb
Arms: 22in.
Chest: 52in.
Waist: 32in.
Thighs: 30in.
Calves:22in.
Bodybuilding Placings 2010 Mr. Olympia - 13th 2010 Orlando Pro - 2nd 2009 Ironman - 9th 2008 Injured - Torn Quad Tendon 2007 Olympia - 16th 2007 Arnold Classic - 12th 2007 Sacramento Pro - 5th 2007 Ironman Pro - 5th (**Qualified for Mr. Olympia) 2006 Europa Super Show - 8th 2006 Atlantic City Pro - 4th 2006 Colorado Pro - 4th 2005 Mr. North America - 1st and Overall 2005 USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 1st (Super Heavyweight) 2004 USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 3rd (Super Heavyweight) 2003 National Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 7th (Heavyweight) 2002 USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 2nd (Heavyweight) 2001 USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 3rd (Heavyweight) 1999 NPC National Championships - (PLACE UNKNOWN) 1999 Las Vegas Classic - 2nd 1998 NPC National Championships - (PLACE UNKNOWN) 1997 Golds Gym Classic - 3rd (Middleweight)
DVDs Quest for the Comet
See also List of male professional bodybuilders List of female professional bodybuilders Mr. Olympia Arnold Classic
References
External links MarcusHaley.com - official site - Quest for the Comet DVD - Team BodyTech Star Profile Marcus Haley Profile - Profile at Sportnutrition.com