Flex Wheeler will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Arnold Classic!

While Flex Wheeler never won an Olympia title, he had a very successful bodybuilding career. In 1993, he nearly took the title from six-time Olympia winner Dorian Yates, but eventually placed second. In 1998 and 1999, he came incredibly close to winning Mr. Olympia again after finishing second to Ronnie Coleman. Flex won four Arnold Classic titles during his career (1993, 1997, 1998, 2000) and is now one of the biggest legends in the sport!

Flex Wheeler VS. Dorian Yates | Mr. Olympia 1993

Flex Wheeler VS. Ronnie Coleman | Mr. Olympia 1998

Wheeler has dealt with constant health problems throughout his bodybuilding career. In 2003 he received a kidney transplant after a serious car accident. In 2019, he even had his leg amputated. However, in a recent podcast with Dennis James, he even revealed that his kidneys are starting to show signs of failure. However, despite the adversity in his life, Flex is still pursuing bodybuilding and many young bodybuilders still seek his advice. Among them is Andrew Jacked, who apparently thanks to Flex's advice was able to get his pro card this year and has already earned two pro wins.

And just yesterday, it was announced via Flex Magazine that Flex Wheeler will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Arnold Classic. In 2021, eight-time Mr. Olympia winner Ronnie Coleman will also receive the award. He gave a heartfelt and emotional speech, which he said was the hardest speech he has ever had to give in his life.

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