Brandon Curry

Brandon Curry was born on October 19, 1982, in Nashville, Tennessee. His interest in weight training began early, influenced by figures like Hulk Hogan and characters such as G.I. Joe. He pursued his athletic interests in wrestling, track and field, and football during his time at Hunters Lane Comprehensive High School. Curry later attended Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in exercise science. During his university years in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, he transitioned from the football team to focusing on bodybuilding-related weight training, laying the groundwork for his professional career.

Curry’s bodybuilding career commenced in 2000, where he won both the novice and overall titles in his first contest at 19. He continued to compete, securing first place at the 2003 Supernatural Bodybuilding Show. His amateur progress included placing second in the light-heavyweight division at the NPC Junior National Championships in 2006, weighing 189 pounds. In 2007, he moved to the heavyweight division, placing second at both the NPC USA Championships and the NPC National Championships. A significant milestone occurred on July 25, 2008, when Curry won the heavyweight division and the overall title at the NPC USA Championships, which earned him professional bodybuilder status.

As a professional, Brandon Curry has achieved notable success. He made his Mr. Olympia debut in 2011, finishing 8th. He further established his position in the sport by winning the Arnold Classic in 2019 and subsequently claiming the 2019 Mr. Olympia title, a pinnacle achievement in professional bodybuilding. Curry also won the Arnold Classic US for a second time in 2022. Beyond competition, he works as a personal trainer and divides his residency between Nashville, Tennessee, and Oceanside, California. He continues to participate in major bodybuilding events, placing 9th at the 2024 IFBB Mr. Olympia.